Homeowners view heat pumps as 'high stakes gamble', Which? warns

Stuart Stone
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Survey reveals many Brits are wary of risks attached to installing heat pumps that extend beyond concerns over upfront costs

A large number of British homeowners consider installing a heat pump a 'high stakes gamble' that is exacerbated by patchy advice, fears about 'cowboy' builders, and concerns over the efficacy of the technology...

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