Smart Heat Pump Control with Havenwise

In this episode of Energy Unwrapped, Mick Wall is joined by Alex Nelson, co-founder of Havenwise, to talk about smart heat pump control and what better optimisation really looks like in the real world.

They discuss how Havenwise came to life, why manufacturer controls do not always deliver the best comfort, and how weather compensation can keep homes more stable. The conversation also explores hot water scheduling, time-of-use tariffs, and where smart control can genuinely reduce running costs.

Mick shares his own experience running Havenwise on his Vaillant heat pump since April 2025, including where it works well and who it may not be for.

Topics covered:

• How Havenwise works
• Weather compensation and home comfort
• Smart hot water scheduling
• Using time-of-use tariffs to save money
• Who Havenwise is best suited for

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My Hot Water Golden Rules: https://energy-stats.uk/best-heat-pump-hot-water-settings/

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