‘I installed a heat pump in my home – here are five things I’ve learnt’

From the size and noise of a heat pump to how much it costs to run one, Ruth Emery reveals what she’s learnt after installing one in her home six months ago

Ruth Emery stands beside heat pump in her garden
Heat pump owner Ruth Emery has shared her experience
(Image credit: Ruth Emery)

Six months ago, my husband and I welcomed a new addition to our home. Well, to our garden to be precise. A Daikin air source heat pump now sits below the kitchen window, with its accompanying hot water cylinder standing tall in a small, brick outhouse nearby.

It’s an important addition, as it provides heating and hot water to our Edwardian terraced home in north London, replacing an ancient boiler.

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Ruth Emery
Contributing editor

Ruth is an award-winning financial journalist with more than 15 years' experience of working on national newspapers, websites and specialist magazines.

She is passionate about helping people feel more confident about their finances. She was previously editor of Times Money Mentor, and prior to that was deputy Money editor at The Sunday Times. 

A multi-award winning journalist, Ruth started her career on a pensions magazine at the FT Group, and has also worked at Money Observer and Money Advice Service. 

Outside of work, she is a mum to two young children, while also serving as a magistrate and an NHS volunteer.