Why Every UK Home Needs AC (And How I Run My Heat Pump for FREE all summer)

Are you struggling with the heat in a modern UK new build? You aren't alone. In this video, I break down exactly why air conditioning is becoming a necessity for UK homes, and more importantly, how I run my Midea air-to-air heat pump AC for absolutely FREE. Using a budget-friendly solar array and a Fox battery storage system, combined with an off-peak E.ON Next Drive smart tariff, I show you the live data proving that you can cool your home for £0.00 in running costs. If you are ready to stop sweating through the summer and want to lower your heating bills in the winter, this is the exact blueprint! ⚡️ LINKS & DISCOUNTS: Get £50 vouchers when you switch to E.ON Next : https://mention-me.com/m/ns/ah3cv-tom... 👇 EARN MONEY FROM YOUR BATTERY 👇 My Secret Weapon for ROI: ⚡ Join the VPP with me! Sign up to Axle Energy to earn passive income from your battery. 👉 Use this link for a £25 Joining Bonus: https://vpp.axle.energy/landing/grid?... (You earn a guaranteed minimum of £10/month just for connecting—it's literal passive income.) ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Addressing the "You Don't Need AC in the UK" Comments 02:55 - The £2,000 Budget System That Pays For Itself 03:17 - How My Solar & Battery System Works 04:47 - Breaking Down the Live Energy Consumption 07:19 - Live Heating Test (Watts & Efficiency) 11:24 - Live Cooling Test (Preparing for a UK Heatwave) 15:34 - The Math: Can Solar Power AC for Free? 16:56 - Why Self-Consumption is the Future 17:23 - Recommended Installers 🎥 WATCH NEXT: ☀️ How I Got My Solar System:    • Solar & Battery on a Budget: How My Energy...   ❄️ My Air-to-Air Heat Pump Setup:    • I bought AC for Summer.... It accidentally...   💡How I unlock up to 17 HOURS of 3p off-peak Electricity (The E.ON Loophole)    • How I unlock up to 17 HOURS of 3p off-peak...   ⚡My Axle Energy Review (How it works)    • Axle Energy Review: How I Made £1/kWh Expo...   🚗 Why the Used EV market is only getting better:    • Why NOW Is The Best Time to Buy a Used EV ...   ⭐ Winter Solar & Battery Review!    • We Used 50% MORE Energy, But Our Bill Drop...   💧 What's happening with Water bills in UK!?:    • We Need To Talk About Water Bills in the UK   My System Specs: ❄️ The AC Unit: Midea Breezeless E (Split System) View the full specs here: https://mideauk.co.uk/products/breeze... (Note: These are split systems, so you will need a qualified F-Gas engineer to install them) 🛠️ My A2A AC Heat Pump Installer: Highly recommended if you are in the Beds/Herts/Bucks area! 📍 Find them here: https://www.aw-ac.co.uk/ [email protected] - 01296 937006 AC Air conditioning. If you're interested in the full setup they do solar now too! email them at: [email protected] promo code: TheAverageTom50 My solar & battery recommended installers: Helios Electrical & Solar | Electrical Contractor serving domestic and commercial clients https://www.helioselectricalandsolar.... promo code: TheAverageTom50 ☀️ Inverter: FoxESS 5k 🔋 Battery: FoxESS EP11 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: 🍺 Buy Me A Beer: ko-fi.com/theaveragetom (If I've helped you save some money or learn something new, feel free to shout me a beer! Cheers!) 🎥 My Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/4jYRYFj (Honestly the best purchase I've made. It gives me a dedicated device to document our journey with a young family. The Creator Bundle is a must-have! Connect with me: 📸 Instagram: / theaveragetom07 (Follow for behind-the-scenes of the house updates & daily dad life!)