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Expert guides and advice to help you make informed decisions.

Why Is My Radiator Cold At The Bottom?

25th September, 2026

Advice

Why Is My Radiator Cold At The Botto...

A radiator that stays cold at the bottom may have restricted water flow, often associated with sludge or deposits inside the radiator.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Boiler Diverter Valve: Symptoms, Repair and Replacement

25th September, 2026

Advice

Boiler Diverter Valve: Symptoms, Rep...

A boiler diverter valve directs heat to your heating or hot water.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

How to balance your radiators

25th September, 2026

Advice

How to balance your radiators

Balancing radiators means adjusting the flow through each radiator so your heating system distributes heat more evenly.

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Rick Hope

Managing Director

Radiators Not Heating Up: How to Fix?

25th September, 2026

Guides

Radiators Not Heating Up: How to Fix...

If one radiator isn't working while the others are hot, the problem is usually local to that radiator rather than the whole heating system.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

One Radiator Not Working In One Room

25th September, 2026

Guides

One Radiator Not Working In One Room

A radiator not heating up properly can be frustrating. There are several reasons this might happen, and identifying the cause is the first step to fix...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

iHeat Support Gas Safety Week 2026

15th September, 2026

Guides

iHeat Support Gas Safety Week 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026 takes place from 14 to 20 September, helping raise awareness of how to use and maintain gas appliances safely.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Vaillant F72 Error Code - How To Fix

15th September, 2026

Guides

Vaillant F72 Error Code - How To Fix

F72 usually points to a sensor fault or poor circulation in the heating system.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Buying a Boiler Online: Prices and Installation Costs

14th September, 2026

Guides

Buying a Boiler Online: Prices and I...

See real advertised boiler package prices, what your installation quote should cover and which changes can increase the total.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

New Boiler Costs UK: Installation Prices Explained (2026)

14th September, 2026

Guides

New Boiler Costs UK: Installation Pr...

iHeat's average boiler installation order value was around £2,800 including VAT for September 2025–August 2026. See what changes your price and how to...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Vented vs Unvented Cylinders: Which Is Right for Your Home?

14th September, 2026

Comparisons

Vented vs Unvented Cylinders: Which...

Compare water pressure, space, direct and indirect heating, installation requirements and servicing before choosing a hot-water cylinder.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Boiler Condensate Pipe: What It Is, Where It Goes and Problems

14th September, 2026

Advice

Boiler Condensate Pipe: What It Is,...

Identify your boiler condensate pipe, understand indoor and outdoor drainage, and learn what to check if it leaks, blocks or freezes.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Ideal vs Worcester Bosch: Which Boiler Should You Choose?

14th September, 2026

Comparisons

Ideal vs Worcester Bosch: Which Boil...

Compare equivalent Ideal and Worcester Bosch boilers using published flow rates, dimensions, warranty conditions and the complete installation package...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer