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EDF FreePhase vs British Gas Heat Power: the no-peak-rate heat pump tariff showdown

EDF FreePhase and British Gas Heat Power are the two main heat pump tariffs without a punishing peak rate. Both give you cheap overnight electricity; Heat Power adds a midday window that FreePhase doesn't have. FreePhase keeps you with EDF and has a simpler three-band day structure. Heat Power gives more total cheap hours but requires switching to British Gas. Here's the head-to-head.

· Ashley
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When is the right time to switch heat pump tariff? Seasonal timing and price cap dates explained

The Ofgem price cap changes every quarter — April, July, October, January. Each change shifts the off-peak rates on every variable heat pump tariff in the UK. Understanding that cycle helps you switch at the right moment, avoid locking in at the wrong rate, and know when to check whether your current tariff is still competitive. This guide explains the timing, what to watch for, and why summer is often the best time to switch.

· Ashley
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Heat pump hot water: when to heat your cylinder (and when not to)

Hot water is the easiest load to shift on a time-of-use tariff — and the most valuable. A 200-litre cylinder reheated during a cheap window at 14p/kWh instead of the 24.7p standard rate saves the cost difference on every single litre, every single day. This guide covers how heat pump hot water works differently from a boiler, why timing matters, and how to set a schedule that captures the saving without ever running out of hot water.

· Ashley