FAQ's - Technical

Do I need to give you meter readings?
No, the heat meter in your home automatically sends us meter readings, so we can make sure you only pay for the heat you’ve used. If you can't see your...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 10:49 AM
Will I be able to control the temperature of the heating in my home?
Yes, you'll be fully in control of the temperature in your home. You'll have a heating programmer and thermostat as you would with a normal gas cent...
Tue, 8 Dec, 2020 at 3:22 PM
How long is the warranty on my HIU and heat meter?
  The warranty for your HIU and heat meter lasts for 24 months from the date that it’s installed and commissioned. This means that if your HIU and heat met...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 4:15 PM
What temperature will heat be supplied to your home?
Depending on the design of the heat network to which your home is connected, we'll either supply heat to your home between 60 - 700C. We'll always p...
Tue, 8 Dec, 2020 at 3:17 PM
Is the equipment in my home safe?
All the equipment in your home forming part of the heat network, including the HIU, heat meter and in-home display (if applicable), is vigorously tested to ...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 12:21 PM
Will my hot water be limited?
  No, with our heat network you'll have an unlimited supply of hot water, available on demand, at any time of day or night.   If you are a PAYG custo...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Will I have a boiler in my home?
No, as your home is connected to a heat network, there’s no boiler.  Instead, you'll have a HIU (Heat Interface Unit) which looks like a small boiler an...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 12:25 PM
What data do you collect from my heat meter – and why?
  Your heat meter only collects information about your energy consumption, it measures how much heat you use in kilowatt hours or kWh’s so we know how much...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Where can I find impartial advice about heat networks?
  The number of heat networks in the UK is growing quickly, as the cost and environmental benefits are increasingly being recognised. This means there’s a ...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 12:38 PM
Where is my heat meter?
Your heat meter should be on the front of your HIU. If you can’t see your heat meter this means that it’s located inside the HIU. If it’s inside the HIU yo...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 4:17 PM