01/11/2026
Just bought a house with a heat pump? Here are 5 things to check first 🏡
Moving in is busy enough without the heating letting you down. Before the cold properly sets in, check these:
📄 Find the paperwork. Ask the seller or agent for the MCS certificate, the manual and any service records
🔧 When was it last serviced? Most heat pumps need a yearly service, and many warranties depend on it
🛡️ Is the warranty still valid? Some need registering in your name
🎛️ Learn the controls. Heat pumps work best running low and steady, not like an old boiler
🌡️ Any cold rooms? Make a note. It’s often a set-up problem that’s easy to fix
Not sure where to start? That’s what we’re here for, and we look after heat pumps we didn’t install too.
Did you inherit a heat pump with your house? Tell us how you’re getting on in the comments 👇
📧 Email [email protected] and we’ll help you get to know your new system.