Heating and Boiler Guides
Straightforward advice on boilers, servicing, radiators and gas safety – the things heating engineers know and most of us have to look up. These guides help you understand your options and compare quotes with confidence.
Choosing and replacing a boiler
Boiler types, sizes and the signs it's time for a new one.
Combi, system or regular boiler?
Three types of gas boiler heat most UK homes. Here's how each one works, which homes it suits and the questions that help a heating engineer recommend the right one.
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Signs you need a new boiler
Boilers don't come with an expiry date, but there are clear signs that one is near the end of its working life. Spotting them early gives you time to compare quotes calmly.
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What size boiler do I need?
Boiler size means output, measured in kilowatts (kW) – not physical dimensions. Here's how engineers work out the right output for your home, and why bigger isn't always better.
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Is an electric boiler right for you?
Electric boilers are compact, quiet and need no flue or gas supply. They suit some homes very well – and others less so. Here's how to tell.
3 min readServicing, repairs and safety
Annual servicing, common faults and the rules on gas safety.
Boiler servicing explained
An annual boiler service keeps your heating safe, efficient and reliable – and often keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid. Here's what to expect.
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Common boiler problems
Most boiler breakdowns fall into a handful of familiar problems. Knowing what they usually mean helps you describe the fault – and know when to call a professional.
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Landlord gas safety checks
If you let a property with gas appliances, an annual gas safety check is a legal requirement. Here's what it involves, the deadlines and the records you need to keep.
3 min readRadiators and central heating
Choosing radiators and keeping the whole system working well.
Choosing radiators
The right radiator is the one that heats the room properly and fits the space. Here's how output, type and valves come together – and what to ask a heating engineer.
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Power flushing explained
Sludge and debris build up in many heating systems over time. A power flush is one way to clean them out – here's when it helps and what's involved.
3 min readHiring a heating engineer
Checking registrations and comparing quotes with confidence.
How to check a Gas Safe engineer
Anyone working on gas appliances in your home must be on the Gas Safe Register. Checking takes a couple of minutes and is one of the most important things you can do before work starts.
3 min readComparing heating engineer quotes
Two boiler quotes can look similar and turn out to be very different. Here's how to compare them properly – and spot the warning signs.
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