Good Energy Offers Tips for Winter Heat Pump Efficiency
Good Energy has offered advice on how to run heat pumps efficiently during the winter months, focusing on maintaining a consistent temperature.
With winter upon us, Good Energy has released guidance for homeowners looking to maximise the efficiency of their heat pumps during the colder months. As heat pumps gain traction in the UK, concerns about running costs—particularly during winter—remain a key barrier to wider adoption. According to Good Energy, optimising heat pump performance is about more than just saving money; it is also about ensuring these systems deliver on their promise of reduced carbon emissions.
Good Energy's tips centre on maintaining consistent temperatures and minimising heat loss. The company advises against using short bursts of heat, instead recommending continuous operation at a desired temperature. According to Good Energy, this approach is more efficient than repeatedly reheating from a cold start. For extended absences, such as holidays, a setback temperature of around 15°C is recommended. This, they say, will prevent pipe damage without incurring excessive warm-up costs upon return.
Further tips include lowering the thermostat by one degree. The systems are designed with certain temperatures in mind; for example, Good Energy typically designs for a daytime temperature of 21°C in living areas. If the heating is normally set to 21°C, consider trying 20°C or even 19°C during the day. Many prefer their homes to be cooler overnight, so setting the overnight temperature to around 2 degrees cooler than the daytime temperature may be beneficial.
Maintaining a warm home in the winter months requires minimising draughts by keeping doors and windows closed as much as possible—though airing the home once a day will minimise condensation. Good Energy also stresses the importance of maintaining good air flow to ensure efficient operation.
goodenergy.co.uk/support/articles/air-source-heat-pumps-how-to-manage-your-homes-temperature/">how to manage your home's temperature, and also offers free, no obligation quotes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, advice from Good Energy coincides with their promotion of green energy tariff accreditations.
