Tips & news on heating and plumbing

Welcome to our blog. Practical tips, industry news, and innovations in heating, heat pumps, plumbing and ventilation. From maintenance advice to Flemish subsidies in Brussels, Mechelen and Leuven — for Belgian homeowners and the English-speaking expat community.

Ecowatt becomes your new Buderus System Partner for Flemish Brabant & Brussels

Ecowatt becomes your new Buderus System Partner for Flemish Brabant & Brussels

We are proud to announce that Ecowatt officially joins the Buderus System Partner network for Flemish Brabant and the Brussels-Capital Region. This collaboration is a key step...

Dec 5, 2025

Heat Pumps: VAT Returns to 21% Until 2026

Heat Pumps: VAT Returns to 21% Until 2026

Since 1 January 2025, private customers installing a heat pump must again pay 21% VAT instead of the reduced 6% rate. The temporary VAT reduction that applied during the energy crisis has ended...

Apr 28, 2025

Ecowatt strengthens its Brussels presence with the acquisition of L. Ronsmans & Associés

Ecowatt strengthens its Brussels presence with the acquisition of L. Ronsmans & Associés

As part of its growth strategy, Ecowatt — heating, plumbing and ventilation specialist based in Zemst (Flemish Brabant) — is proud to announce the acquisition of the Brussels-based company L. Ronsmans & Associés. With this move we expand our footprint in Brussels.

Apr 10, 2025

Oil boiler: Too late in Flanders… Last chance in Brussels and Wallonia!

Oil boiler: Too late in Flanders… Last chance in Brussels and Wallonia!

The oil-boiler ban is expanding across Belgium. In Flanders it is already too late. Since 1 January 2022 you can no longer install a new oil boiler, whether in a new build or in an existing home...

Apr 9, 2025

VAT rising to 21% from July 2025: save €750 by acting now!

VAT rising to 21% from July 2025: save €750 by acting now!

The Belgian federal government announced that from 1 July 2025 the VAT on installation of gas and oil boilers will rise from 6% to 21% for homes older than 10 years. This increase is significant...

Apr 9, 2025