Guides
Air Source Heat Pumps
Grant Aerona³ Air Source Heat Pump
The Grant Aerona ³ is a AAA rated air source heat pump, meaning its one of the most efficient units on the market today, and the purpose of this video to show you how to run this appliance at its most efficient. What helps all heat pumps maximise their efficiency is down to a number of points.
- The quality of the building in terms of insulation and air tightness
- Understanding how best to use the heating controls
- Ensuring the appliance is serviced annually
Grant Aerona³ Display Pad
The Grant Aerona Display Pad is the perfect companion for your air pump, offering an intuitive interface to control and monitor its performance. With easy navigation, real-time data, and customisable settings, it allows you to optimise airflow and efficiency, ensuring your system runs smoothly with minimal effort.
- Simple Air Pump Control: Effortlessly adjust settings and monitor your air pump’s performance with a user-friendly touchscreen interface.
- Real-Time Performance Monitoring: Track air pressure, flow rate, and system status for accurate, up-to-date information.
- Customisable Features: Personalise settings to optimize your air pump’s efficiency and meet specific operational needs.
Is Your Central Heating System Losing Pressure?
For faults with Grant Heat Pumps, check the system water pressure the needle should be between 1-2 bar. If the black needle has dropped to zero add more water to the system, the following guide will help. To clear fault from the Grant heat pump such as P1 or FU on the Aerona3 display panel press and hold the plus and minus button together at the same time until you hear a beep sound. If the fault continues to reoccur, we will need to arrange an engineer’s visit.
Thermostats
EPH Programmable Room Thermostat
The EPH Programmable Room Thermostat provides precise temperature control and energy efficiency for your home. This user guide video covers everything from installation to programming, ensuring you can easily customise heating schedules and enjoy a comfortable living space while saving energy.
- Simple Installation: Easily set up your EPH Programmable Room Thermostat for quick and hassle-free operation.
- Customisable Heating Schedules: Program daily or weekly heating routines to fit your lifestyle and save energy.
- Energy Efficiency: Maintain optimal temperature control to reduce energy consumption and lower heating costs.
Ideal HALO Smart Thermostat
The Ideal HALO Smart Thermostat makes managing your home’s temperature easy and efficient. This complete user guide video will walk you through all the features, from setting up the device to controlling your heating and cooling systems remotely. Learn how to customise schedules, monitor energy usage, and enjoy a smarter, more comfortable home with the Ideal HALO Smart Thermostat.
- Easy Setup & Installation: Follow simple steps to get your Ideal HALO Smart Thermostat up and running in no time.
- Remote Control: Adjust your home’s temperature from anywhere using the mobile app for ultimate convenience.
- Energy Monitoring & Scheduling: Optimise energy usage with personalised schedules and track your energy consumption for savings.
Boilers
How to Defrost a Frozen Condensate Pipe
Learn how to safely and effectively defrost a frozen condensate pipe with this step-by-step guide. This video will walk you through the best methods to thaw the pipe, prevent future freezing, and ensure your heating system continues to run smoothly during cold weather.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Follow simple, clear steps to safely defrost your frozen condensate pipe.
- Prevent Future Freezing: Tips on how to avoid frozen pipes in the future and maintain efficient system performance.
- Quick Fix for Heating Issues: Resolve common heating problems caused by a frozen condensate pipe to restore normal operation.
Repressurising your boiler
Learn how to repressurise your boiler with this easy-to-follow guide. This video will show you the simple steps to safely restore pressure, ensuring your heating and hot water systems are back up and running smoothly without the need for a professional.
- Simple Step-by-Step Guide: Follow easy instructions to safely and quickly repressurise your boiler.
- Prevent Heating Interruptions: Restore optimal pressure to keep your heating and hot water running efficiently.
- No Professional Needed: Save time and money by learning how to fix low boiler pressure on your own.
Radiators
Bleeding your radiators is an essential maintenance task to ensure that your heating system runs efficiently. If there is air trapped inside your radiators, it can prevent them from heating up properly. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you bleed your radiators at home:
Tools You’ll Need:
- Radiator key (available from most hardware stores)
- A cloth or towel
- A small container or bowl (to catch any water)
- (Optional) Adjustable spanner or pliers if the valve is tight
Step-by-Step Guide:
Switch off your central heating system and make sure the radiators are cool to the touch. This prevents hot water from spraying out when you open the valve.
At the top of each radiator, you’ll find a small valve, usually on one side. This is the bleed valve. It’s typically square or round in shape and requires a radiator key to open.
Place a cloth or towel beneath the valve to catch any water that may escape. Have a small container or bowl ready to collect any water that comes out.
Insert the radiator key into the bleed valve and slowly turn it counterclockwise (to the left). You should hear a hissing sound as the trapped air escapes from the radiator.
Keep the valve open until you see water coming out steadily, with no more air. Once the air is fully released and the water is flowing smoothly, the radiator is bled.
Quickly turn the radiator key clockwise (to the right) to close the valve tightly. Ensure it is secure, but don’t overtighten it.
After bleeding the radiators, check the pressure gauge on your boiler. If the pressure is too low (below 1 bar), you may need to top it up by following the instructions in your boiler’s manual.
Switch your heating back on and check if the radiator is warming up properly. If it’s still cold or there are any other issues, you might need to repeat the process or call a professional.
Go around your home and bleed all the radiators that need it. You may find that only certain radiators, especially those higher up in the house, need attention as air tends to rise.
Tips:
- Check for Leaks: If water continues to leak from the valve after you’ve closed it, the valve may need replacing or tightening.
- Safety First: Always ensure that the radiators are completely cool before bleeding, to avoid scalding yourself with hot water.
