Heat Saviour is the name of a new product designed to cut heat pump installation time, disruption and labour costs by 20%. Developed by UK-based heating company Hewer, the unit is a compact, pre-assembled component that conveniently sits underneath a standard hot water cylinder, transferring the heat fed from the heat pump through a plate exchanger, which indirectly powers the central heating system.
Unlike traditional heat pump systems, which tie households into specific manufacturers’ components due to their singular loop design, Heat Saviour enables the use of off-the-shelf components for quicker installation. Operating on a dual-circuit loop, the heat pump runs independently of the existing central heating, eliminating the need for system overhauls. This minimises disruption and downtime, cuts labour costs by up to 20%, and is claimed to deliver homeowners savings of up to £2,000 per installation.
With glycol only in the heat pump circuit, it cuts glycol use by 80%, which is better for the environment, and allows radiator maintenance without the costly expense of having to drain and replace the glycol solution. The unit also has a built-in backup heating element, which can either be switched on manually or controlled remotely using a Vericon Systems connected solution. This avoids downtime during maintenance or pump failure, crucial for vulnerable people, and reduces how often engineers need to enter the property.
