Overview

Cut through the confusion and make a confident, future-proof choice for your home’s heating. For British homeowners facing rising energy costs and puzzling guidance, Warm Wisdom shows you why understanding your options is essential before investing in a heat pump. In this clear, informative guide, Louise Howlett explains the different types of heat pumps, how they are installed and what they mean for your home so you can move forward with certainty and enjoy long-term comfort, savings and peace of mind. This book shows you how to: • Assess your current heating system and understand what is involved in changing to a heat pump • Identify a competent, trustworthy installer who will guide you from first survey to final sign-o • Explore the market’s key trends, technologies, histories and major players to make informed decisions • Combine renewable technologies to achieve low running costs and enjoy a welcome feeling of eco-smugness • Secure the most cost-effective routes to owning a heat pump when capital is limited

Full Product Details

Author:   Louise Howlett
Publisher:   Rethink Press
Imprint:   Rethink Press
ISBN:  

9781781339725

ISBN 10:   1781339724
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   29 April 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available  
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Table of Contents

 Introduction – Part One: What Heat Pumps Are And How You Can Prepare For The Switch – 1 History and Context – 2 Considerations And Perspectives – Part Two: First Steps To Acquiring A Heat Pump – 3 Financing Your Project – 4 How To Get Started On Your Project – Part Three: Working With An Installer, From Estimate To Contract – 5 Selecting The Right Installer – 6 Overview Of A Typical Customer Journey – 7 Final Contract Stages – Part Four: Installation And Other Technologies – 8 Installation And Living With A Heat Pump – 9 Other Technologies That Enhance Your Heat Pump Experience – Conclusion – Industry Deep Dives – Recommended Further Reading, Podcasts, Videos and Websites – Definitions Of Technical Terms and Jargon – Acknowledgements – The Author

Reviews

‘There were so many things to consider when we were thinking about changing over from a gas boiler to a heat pump. We knew the most important thing was to have it installed properly. I desperately wished for a resource like this book to help us cut through the technical jargon and clarify the project’s objectives. I would have particularly valued the section on the types of heat pump installers and how to choose between them. We lucked out and found an excellent local company that actually worked with us instead of just selling us a standard deal, but that was down to pure chance, not thoughtful planning!’ — Christine Rigden, Bedworth Church Eco-champion ‘Warm Wisdom is a great starting point for any homeowner like me who is interested in getting a heat pump. Louise’s book is full of practical advice, tips and things to watch out for from someone in the know. Reading this is like having your own friendly insider coach to talk you through everything you need to know in nontechnical language. I found the worked example of how to find a local installer particularly useful.’ — Dr Amanda Salter, Co-Founder, Astra  

Author Information

Louise Howlett is the co-founder of one of the best-respected heat pump installation companies in the UK, and has benefited from living in a comfortable home, heated by an air source heat pump, for seventeen years. Buying a heat pump can seem daunting, with so much conflicting information, so in this book she shares her warm wisdom to help you achieve the switch without the stress.

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