Start at Home Scheme
Helping you start your heat pump journey with confidence
Daikin’s partnership with Nesta makes it simple for heating engineers to take their first step into heat pumps.
Through the Start at Home initiative, newly trained installers can gain hands-on experience by fitting a free Daikin heat pump system in their own home. With full support from Daikin and the Sustainable Home Network.
Run by the UK innovation foundation Nesta, the project helps new installers move from training to real installations and gain the skills to grow in the low-carbon heating market.
About the Start at Home scheme
Why it’s for you: Get hands-on experience by installing a heat pump in your own home.
What you’ll get: A free Daikin heat pump, hot water cylinder, smart controls and expert support.
Why it matters: Build skills and confidence with guidance every step of the way.
The bigger picture: Help grow a skilled network and boost UK heat pump adoption.
Why join through a Daikin Sustainable Home Centre?
Joining through a Daikin Sustainable Home Centre gives you training, tools and support backed by a trusted global brand. You’ll get:
Covering installation, commissioning, service and repair.
Heating Hub, design software and commissioning support.
Access rewards, leads and business support
5 years as standard, with 7-year upgrade options.
Grow with your local Sustainable Home Centre
With over 40 Sustainable Home Centres across the UK, expert help is always nearby. Each centre combines free training, design support, product supply, and technical advice, all under one roof.
You’ll find:
- Showrooms to explore Daikin systems
- Free hands-on training
- Stock and fast delivery
- One-to-one expert support
Your local centre helps you grow your skills, build confidence and deliver quality installations. It can also connect you to a Daikin-backed MCS umbrella scheme, giving you a simple, supported route to compliant installs.
Simplify certification with MCS umbrella support
Joining an MCS umbrella scheme through a Sustainable Home Centre makes it easier to offer certified installations without the cost or admin of your own accreditation. It’s the ideal next step for newly trained installers ready to enter the market.
You’ll benefit from:
- Full compliance and quality assurance under MCS standards
- Access to Daikin’s design and commissioning support
- An additional £750 off your first install through the scheme
Four simple steps to get started
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Step 3
- Step 4
Step 1: Register your interest
Fill in our short enquiry form so our Daikin team can get in touch and start planning your project.
Step 2: Order your system
When your design is ready, our experts will confirm everything you need, including your Daikin heat pump, hot water cylinder, smart controls and any extra parts for the install.
Step 3: Install and commission your heat pump
Fit your system with full support from our team. We will visit your site twice to guide you through the process and help you complete commissioning with confidence.
Step 4: Complete your first install
Enjoy the benefits of your new low carbon heating system and the confidence that comes from completing your first real installation.
Part of the Sustainable Home Network
Joining the Start at Home scheme through Daikin gives you automatic access to our Sustainable Home Network – a nationwide community supporting low-carbon heating.
You’ll gain:
- Rewards and promotions
- Marketing and business tools
- Local leads and installer events
- Ongoing updates and training
Ready to begin?
Join the Start at Home scheme through a Daikin Sustainable Home Centre and gain the confidence to deliver low-carbon heating.