Inside Our Vaillant Heat Pump Training: Why It Matters for Your Home

Heat pumps are on the rise — and for good reason. They’re energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and fast becoming the future of home heating in the UK. But here’s the truth: not all installations are equal. Getting it right takes proper training, real-world experience, and attention to detail.

That’s why our engineers recently headed to the Vaillant Training Academy — to deepen their expertise in heat pump installation, servicing, and fault-finding. Here’s what we learned, and why it matters for your home.

What Is the Vaillant Training Academy?

It’s Vaillant’s official training facility — designed to give heating engineers hands-on experience with the latest systems. Their courses cover everything from product setup and sizing, to servicing and maintenance best practices.

It’s not just theory. It’s real-world training that makes a real difference — and it’s a big part of how we make sure we’re offering the highest standard of workmanship on every job.

What Our Engineers Learned

• Full air-to-water heat pump installation procedures
• Commissioning and system testing
• Common servicing steps and fault diagnosis
• Integration with radiators and underfloor heating
• Smart controller setup and customer handover best practice

We also had in-depth discussions around system sizing, heat loss calculations, and getting installations right for older properties and Scottish weather conditions.

Why This Matters to You

Installing a heat pump isn’t the same as fitting a boiler. The margins are tighter. The sizing has to be spot on. And servicing matters even more if you want long-term reliability.

By investing in training now, we’re making sure you don’t end up with a system that’s oversized, undersized, or badly set up.

Thinking About Getting a Heat Pump?

If you’re weighing up your options — or just want straight answers about what’s involved — we’re happy to talk it through. No pressure. No upselling. Just honest advice from engineers who’ve taken the time to do things properly.

• Heat pump installations across Fife — with full design, fitting, and aftercare
• Servicing and maintenance for all major brands, including Vaillant

Want to See It for Yourself?

Here are a few snaps from our time at the Vaillant Academy — proof that we’re not just keeping up with the industry, we’re staying ahead of it:

Let’s Talk Heat Pumps

Whether you’re planning to go fully electric, looking to reduce gas use, or just want to know what’s possible — we’ll give you honest answers and clear pricing.

Jones Heating — proud to install smarter systems, backed by proper training.