
HELP CENTER
We have prepared some Frequently Asked Questions, so if you have any, these may well be answered for you below.
WHAT IS A MICROWAVE BOILER?
A microwave boiler uses the same science that powers your microwave oven, but with a far more advanced solid-state technology to heat water efficiently. The microwave boiler will be able to directly replace your old gas boiler with no new radiators or plumbing required.
WILL A MICROWAVE BOILER COST MORE?
The microwave boiler will be about the same as a gas boiler to purchase, and running costs over its lifetime will be similar to the running and maintenance costs of a gas boiler. While gas is currently cheaper than the electricity, the longer life expectancy and lower maintenance costs of the microwave boiler will offset a lot of this difference.
we are also able to utilise some off-peak tariff which can also bring down the running cost, in fact in this scenario our studies so far suggest we will actually a lower cost than Gas.
WHY DO WE NEED NEW BOILERS?
The UK Government, as have most countries, have decided to phase out carbon based heating appliances as part of its initiative to meet its net zero carbon obligations.
WHAT ARE THE OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO A GAS BOILER?
To date the main alternatives to gas boilers have been heat pumps. While heat pumps can be very efficient as they exploit temperature differences, they are expensive to install typically costing around between £12,000 - £18,000 for an average home. According to a number of technical papers prepared for the UK by various leading bodies it is estimated that over 80% of existing UK homes would not be suitable for a heat pump to be installed.
Hydrogen boilers might one day be suitable for home heating but today there is no widespread supply of hydrogen gas to homes, and to enable this would cost a vast amount and take many years. While the Scottish Government has already ruled out Hydrogen as a domestic heating option, the UK Government is yet to review their position, this will take until 2028. However, they have already strongly suggested it isn’t viable just on a pure economics principle, with hydrogen so costly and power intensive to produce in the first place.
We believe that the most efficient and effective clean alternative to gas boilers will be the microwave boiler.
WHEN WILL PEOPLE BE ABLE TO BUY MICROWAVE BOILERS?
We have prototypes going in to test in 2025 with a number of organisations and the expectation is to progress our manufacturing and have first units available for sale in 2026. We already have some substantial orders
CAN YOU TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT HEAT WAYV?
Heat Wayv is a British company that has been formed by two engineers and innovators who were looking to find better and cleaner ways to heat our homes. Before Heat Wayv, the founders used microwave technology to invent a new, safe and clean ways for our armed forces to reheat meals when deployed in the field.
IS HEAT WAYV ALREADY MANUFACTURING?
Heat Wayv is working with its key suppliers and manufacturing partner Jabil Inc already. Once the company is through trials it will move directly into manufacturing and this is anticipated in late 2025.
WHO INVENTED THE MICROWAVE BOILER?
The solid state microwave boiler was invented by Heat Wayv and it holds the relevant patents on the technology.
CAN I INVEST IN HEAT WAYV?
Yes you can, we have an active Crowdfunding campaign where anyone can become a shareholder. - https://bit.ly/4ddVlTL
We want as many of our supporters a possible the chance to help use change the future and drive the zero-carbon agenda forward. with your help we can make it happen.
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS MODEL?
We will be manufacturing in volume from 2026 and these microwave boiler units will be available under the Heat Wayv brand. We will be working with a number of installers directly as well as through recognised distributor channels, all much in the same way existing boiler manufacturers operate.
I'M AN ENGINEER – WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL I NEED TO INSTALL A HEAT WAYV BOILER?
The great news here is, if you are heating engineer your existing competencies covers the requirements for a Heat Wayv boiler install.
We are exploring the possibility to run some product training courses to provide product awareness, and these will be found and offered through your usual training providers. we will also post through our usual channels any training course as and when they become available.
HOW CAN I REQUEST A DEMO?
We have assembled a cohort of trial group members who have kindly agreed to take part in our early trials, the group consists of a broad spectrum of installers from across the industry, these range from new home builders, to social housing providers, installers and academic partners.
This phase of trial is restricted to enable us to focus on each installer type and their respective requirements.
During 2025 we expect to be in attendance at a number of key trade and consumer events, at these events we plan to showcase our products to a wider audience.
DO YOU HAVE ANY CURRENT JOB OPENINGS?
We don't currently have any open vacancies, but please do keep checking our website for new roles as they become available.
DO YOU HAVE INTERN POSITIONS?
We don't currently have any open vacancies, but please do keep checking our website for new roles as they become available.
I’M WITH THE PRESS, HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH?
For all media enquiries please contact us via the link on the “Contact” page