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Boilers on Finance - The Best Pay Monthly and 0% Interest Deal

25th June, 2026

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Boilers on Finance - The Best Pay Mo...

Boiler finance allows eligible homeowners to spread the cost of a new boiler through fixed monthly payments, rather than paying the full installation...

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Stephen Day

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What Should Boiler Pressure Be When Heating is Off?

22nd June, 2026

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What Should Boiler Pressure Be When...

Most boilers should read between 1.0 and 1.5 bar when the heating is off and the system is cold.

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Air Source Heating - Air to Air Source Heat Pump

22nd June, 2026

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Air Source Heating - Air to Air Sour...

Air source heating harnesses environmental warmth to heat homes efficiently, utilizing a device known as an air source heat pump.

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What Size Air Source Heat Pump Do You Need?

22nd June, 2026

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What Size Air Source Heat Pump Do Yo...

Air source heat pumps (ASHP) are popular for providing efficient heating solutions. These systems vary in size, typically ranging between 1 to 1.5 met...

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Stephen Day

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How to Repressurise a Baxi Boiler

19th June, 2026

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How to Repressurise a Baxi Boiler

Repressurising a Baxi boiler means restoring the correct water pressure inside the boiler system. Boilers need a certain amount of pressure to functio...

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Stephen Day

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Repressurise Vaillant Boiler

19th June, 2026

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Repressurise Vaillant Boiler

Low pressure in a Vaillant boiler is a common issue for many UK households. It affects combi boilers, system boilers, and combination units like the e...

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Stephen Day

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Worcester Bosch Boiler Pressure - UK Mega Guide

19th June, 2026

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Worcester Bosch Boiler Pressure - UK...

Worcester boiler pressure should usually sit around 1 to 1.5 bar when the system is cold

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Stephen Day

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Pressure Release Valve Boiler

19th June, 2026

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Pressure Release Valve Boiler

A pressure release valve (PRV) on a boiler is a critical safety component ensuring that the system operates safely and effectively. It prevents excess...

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Stephen Day

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What Is An Expansion Vessel?

19th June, 2026

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What Is An Expansion Vessel?

An expansion vessel is an essential component of a modern boiler system, serving a pivotal role in maintaining pressure levels within central heating...

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Stephen Day

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Best Compact Combi Boilers In 2026

11th June, 2026

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Best Compact Combi Boilers In 2026

A simple guide to the smallest combi boilers that fit inside kitchen cupboards and tight spaces.

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Stephen Day

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Do Air Conditioning Units Qualify for 0% VAT in the UK?

29th May, 2026

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Do Air Conditioning Units Qualify fo...

Many UK homeowners are surprised to learn that air conditioning systems do not automatically qualify for 0% VAT in the same way as some other energy-s...

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Stephen Day

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Will My Boiler Work If the Water Is Off?

29th May, 2026

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Will My Boiler Work If the Water Is...

Turning off the water supply might cause concern about the boiler, but most boilers are built to function without a direct water supply. This is becau...

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Stephen Day

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