Posts tagged #heat-pump-tariff

Guides, analysis and updates on UK electricity tariffs for heat pump and EV households.

Samsung heat pump: the best electricity tariff to pair with it in 2026

Samsung heat pumps are widely installed across the UK, particularly the EHS monobloc and split ranges. They have capable built-in scheduling and SmartThings integration — which means they align well with time-of-use tariffs. The right tariff depends on whether you're using the built-in controller alone or have SmartThings or Home Assistant in the mix.

· Ashley

Vaillant Arotherm heat pump: the best electricity tariff to pair with it in 2026

The Vaillant Arotherm is one of the UK's most widely installed heat pumps. It's efficient, reliable, and has a mature controls ecosystem — but the scheduling flexibility you have depends on which controller you're using. That matters enormously for tariff choice: a heat pump that can schedule around off-peak windows can save £200–£400 more per year than one that can't. Here's how the Arotherm's controls map to the available tariffs.

· Ashley