Edinburgh new build’s seamless switch to heat pump efficiency

Joseph Fox lives in a recently built, four-bedroom detached home in Edinburgh, Scotland: a spacious, modern property that came complete with a brand-new gas boiler. Finished to a high standard, his house had everything it needed. But for Joseph, there were still changes to be made to achieve the perfect home.

With the support of Darren Reid from The Glasgow Heat Pump Company, and the trusted technology of Daikin, he turned ambition into action - and his home into a blueprint for clean, affordable heating.

Strong belief in a trusted brand

Joseph’s decision to change wasn’t based on urgency but was driven by his commitment to sustainability. Having lived in five different countries, including Japan, he was already familiar with Daikin’s global reputation. “In Japan, Daikin is everywhere,” he says. “So I didn’t need to shop around. I had a lot of experience with the brand from friends back in Japan and I trusted Daikin completely.

Joseph contacted Daikin directly, and his enquiry was passed to Darren at The Glasgow Heat Pump Company, via the Daikin Home Renewable Centre in Glasgow, and that’s when everything changed. “Darren came to the house, did a full survey, and quickly confirmed there was no need for significant disruptive work. It was such a relief. Suddenly, I was being told it could be done – and relatively simply at that."

Holistic sustainability and low energy bills

Joseph’s home is also equipped with rooftop solar PV panels and an energy storage battery system. Together with the new Daikin heat pump system, this combination means he now pays close to nothing for his heating and hot water.

“My old gas bills were over £120 a month,” Joseph explains. “Now, thanks to my Daikin system, the solar panels and battery, I’m often paying nothing at all. Even on the coldest days, it’s just pennies.”

Joseph is also a big fan of the Daikin’s system’s intuitive connectivity, fully enabled by the Daikin Onecta app. “I love how easy the Daikin Onecta app makes it to control my heating - whether I’m at home or away. The voice control is a game-changer, and I can keep an eye on my energy use. It’s like having a whole climate system in my pocket! It’s a real big plus for me.”

Darren adds: “It’s the perfect integration. The solar charges the battery during the day, and the stored energy powers the heat pump through the night. It’s clean, efficient and future-ready.”

Support that made it possible

The project was made affordable with the help of Scottish Government funding of a £7,500 grant and Jospeh put approximately £7000 himself to the project.  “I was happy to make the investment,” Joseph says. 

“This isn’t just about savings - it’s about living in a way that reflects my values. I didn’t want to wait until gas is phased out. I wanted to make that change now.” Darren believes this mindset is increasingly common. “More and more people want to transition, but they just need the right advice from installers who understand systems like Daikin’s.”