As UK households look for ways to reduce their energy bills and keep their homes cool during heatwaves, many are investing in futureproofing their homes against rising and unpredictable costs.

In fact, polling via OnePoll commissioned by Daikin suggests that despite concerns around the economy, average spending on home improvements has increased to an average of £3,140 per year – up from £2,870 in 2024.

Though many households have concerns about costs, performance and installation, one option that some households are turning to are heat pumps.

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These are devices that transfer thermal energy from the outside environment into a building to provide heating, or reverse the process to act as an air conditioner.