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Installers confident about future of heat pumps
Plumbing and heating installers are very optimistic about the future of their businesses as more households explore low-carbon heating solutions, according to new research
expand their customer base, with over two thirds (72 per cent) looking to recruit in the next five years.” Daikin UK’s research found that four out of five (84 per cent) have seen an increase in the number of inbound enquiries for heat pumps from homeowners over the last three months. Installers believe this increase has been driven
by the opening of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (69 per cent), the introduction for zero VAT on cost of heat pumps (42 per cent) and the energy price cap increase (38 per cent). Over half (62 per cent) of installers believe that homeowners’ understanding of renewable technology is below par at present. And nine out of 10 (93 per cent) think educating homeowners is important to driving demand for hybrid heat pumps and heat pumps. Meanwhile, over half (53 per cent) agreed that the BUS is fit for purpose. Mr Passingham added: “It’s clear that further
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aikin UK’s latest Installer Confidence Monitor, which surveys members of its Sustainable Home Network, found that over half (53
per cent) predict that between half and all their business will come from installing heat pumps and hybrid heat pumps in the next five years. Meanwhile, almost two thirds (62 per cent) expect
their profits to increase over the next 12 months and four out of five (88 per cent) expect profits to increase over the next five years. The research comes amid increased calls for
government support for households to make the heat pump transition, with nine out of 10 (93 per cent) agreeing that more must be done to make heat pumps affordable and accessible. And more than half (59 per cent) agree that the government should support hybrid heat pumps as an important transitional technology for homeowners. Martin Passingham, product and training manager at Daikin UK said: “It’s encouraging that installers see a bright future for heat pumps and hybrid heat pumps, and are confident (84 per cent) about the future of their businesses. “Upskilling is vital to help decarbonise the UK’s home heating, so it’s great to see that training is still a top priority for many, who plan to invest time and money in installation training for both heat pumps (87 per cent) and hybrid heat pumps (40 per cent)
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over the next 12 months. This will help installers future-proof their businesses as existing customers upgrade to cleaner, green options, while growing and
education is needed on renewable forms of heating, its importance for a more sustainable future and the funding options available. “We run this survey regularly, to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the installers we work with, and to ensure we’re on hand with the right products, training and business support to help them succeed.
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