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			<title><![CDATA[Heat Pumps - Zero Rated VAT]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div id="imBlogPost_000000003"><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">With effect from 16th April 2022, it has been confirmed that if an air source heat pump is being used to heat the home, then the VAT rate applied will be</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> </span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">zero rated.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Even if the heat pump can also be used to cool or provide air conditioning, it will still qualify for zero rated VAT.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">This effectively ensures that heat pumps fitted to domestic properties will be 20% cheaper.</span></div></div>]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is Home Air Conditioning Worth It in the UK? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div id="imBlogPost_000000002"><div><b><span class="fs12lh1-5 ff1">Absolutely — Here’s Why.....</span></b><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> </span></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">UK summers have been getting hotter and more homeowners are turning to domestic air conditioning. What used to be a luxury is now becoming a practical home upgrade.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">If you’re wondering whether air conditioning is worth installing in your home, here’s why the answer is a resounding &nbsp;“</span><b><span class="fs14lh1-5 ff1">yes</span></b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">”.</span></div><div><br></div><div><blockquote><div><b><span class="fs12lh1-5 ff1">Comfortable, Cleaner and Healthier Air with Consistent Temperatures</span></b></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Bedrooms, lofts, garden rooms and conservatories often get far too warm. &nbsp;Modern A/C systems gives complete control, letting you cool individual rooms quickly and Filtering out dust, pollens, allergens and odours, which is especially helpful for asthma or allergy sufferers.</span></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;</span><br></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><b><span class="fs12lh1-5 ff1">Quiet &amp; Efficient Cooling</span></b></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Today’s A/C systems are incredibly quiet and use far less energy than older models. With inverter technology, they cool your home efficiently without wasting electricity.</span></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;</span><br></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><b><span class="fs12lh1-5 ff1">Quick Installation &amp; Minimal Disruption</span></b></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Most domestic air conditioning systems can be installed in a day, with tidy external pipework and minimal disruption to your home.</span></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;</span><br></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><b><span class="fs12lh1-5 ff1">Better Sleep</span></b></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">One of the biggest benefits homeowners love is cool, comfortable sleep during the summer months, especially during heatwaves.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Modern systems are actually</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> </span><b><span class="fs12lh1-5 ff1">air-to-air</span></b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> </span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">heat pumps, meaning they can provide powerful, efficient heating as well as cooling. They’re often cheaper to run than traditional heating. &nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Here’s why more homes are switching to A/C for heating:</span></div></blockquote></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><blockquote><blockquote><div><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Highly Energy Efficient</span></b></div></blockquote><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Air conditioning units can deliver 3–4 times more heat energy than the electricity they consume. This makes them far more efficient which translates directly to lower heating bills, and also lower carbon footprint than the below traditional heating methods.</span></div></blockquote></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2">o</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2"> </span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2"> &nbsp;</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Electric panel heaters/Storage heaters</span></div></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2">o</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2"> </span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2"> &nbsp;</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Gas heating systems</span></div></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2">o</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2"> </span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff2"> &nbsp;</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Oil heating systems</span></div><div><br></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Fast, Powerful Heat</span></b></div><div><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Unlike conventional radiators which can take time to warm up, A/C systems deliver heat instantly.</span></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Perfect for:</span></div><div><ul><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff3"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Home offices that are cold first thing in the morning</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff3"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Bedrooms and living rooms in winter</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff3"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Conservatories that are unusable in colder months</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff3"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">You get near-immediate comfort at the push of a button.</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br></div></blockquote></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> </span><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Zoned Heating Made Easy</span></b></div><div><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">You can heat only the rooms you’re using, which prevents wasted energy and reduces overall running costs.</span></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Multi-split systems allow full temperature control in each room, ideal for the home.</span></div><div><br></div></blockquote></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;&nbsp;</span><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Cleaner and Safer</span></b></div><div><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">A/C heating doesn’t burn fuel inside the building, so there’s no risk of carbon monoxide, no flames, and no stored fuels.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">It also provides f</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">iltered warm air, reduced dampness, lower humidity and lower mould risk.</span></div><div><br></div></blockquote></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> &nbsp;&nbsp;</span><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Perfect for All-Year Comfort</span></b></div><div><blockquote><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">With one system providing</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 cf1 ff1"> </span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">both heating and cooling, you get efficient comfort 365 days a year.</span></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">It’s the simplest way to maintain an ideal indoor climate in every season.</span></div><div><br></div></blockquote></div><div><hr></div><div><b><i><span class="fs12lh1-5 ff1">Air conditioning is no longer just for offices or shops. Homeowners are choosing it because it genuinely improves comfort, sleep, and air quality—while adding value to the property.</span></i></b></div><br></div>]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Refrigeration Engineer]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div id="imBlogPost_000000001"><div><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">This is a full-time remote role for a Refrigeration Engineer.</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">The Refrigeration Engineer will be responsible for maintenance and repair, preventive maintenance, mechanical engineering, and providing customer service:</span><br></div><div><ol><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">To carry out repairs on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment.</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Repairs and maintenance to cold rooms, chillers, wine cellars, serve over counters, commercial refrigeration equipment, occasional larger domestic fridges.</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">To carry out maintenance and leak testing on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment.</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">To be on call 1 in every 5 to 6 weeks depending on staff employed at the time.</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">To be responsible for van stock and liaising with office staff and line manager on stock requirements when levels low.</span><br></li></ol></div><div><br></div><div><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Health and Safety awareness</span></b></div><div><ol><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Lone working and being responsible for customer premises sometimes if key provided.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Completing job sheets, time sheets and risk assessments electronically.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">To be smart and tidy and wear appropriate Company clothing and PPE.</span></li></ol></div><div><br></div><div><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Qualifications</span></b></div><div><ol><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">3 to 4 years experience within the Refrigeration industry carrying out breakdown repairs.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Hold an NVQ 2 or higher in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (not essential)</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Hold an F-GAS Cat 2 (essential)</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Driving Licence</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">IPAF (not essential, can be processed during employment)</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">DBS check (not essential, can be processed during employment)</span><br></li></ol></div><div><br></div><div><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Remuneration</span></b></div><div><ol><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Basic Salary circa 38k to 48k dependent on experience.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Rosta on call payment.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Overtime.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Van and tablet.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">31 days holiday including bank holidays.</span><br></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Pension Scheme.</span></li><li><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">EAP Scheme.</span></li></ol></div><div><br></div><div><b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Online Application Form available at this link</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">.</span><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1"> </span></b><span class="fs11lh1-5 ff1">Alternatively, send letter &amp; CV covering full career details and qualifications to our address listed at foot of this page.</span></div></div>]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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