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Best Shower for Combi Boiler

07th September, 2026

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Best Shower for Combi Boiler

A thermostatic mixer shower is generally the best shower for a combi boiler, combining the boiler's mains-fed hot water with automatic temperature con...

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Stephen Day

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Are Boiler Hot Water Storage Tanks a Necessity?

07th September, 2026

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Are Boiler Hot Water Storage Tanks a...

You may be wondering, are hot water storage tanks essential to home heating and the running of your boiler?

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Stephen Day

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Why Is My Boiler Still Running When All My Smart TRVs Are Closed?

07th September, 2026

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Why Is My Boiler Still Running When...

If all your smart TRVs are closed but your boiler is still running, another heating control may be requesting heat or the pump may still be circulatin...

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Stephen Day

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Hot Water Tank Thermostat

04th September, 2026

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Hot Water Tank Thermostat

A hot water cylinder thermostat should generally be set to around 60°C.

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Stephen Day

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What Temperature Should Hot Water Be At The Tap?

02nd September, 2026

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What Temperature Should Hot Water Be...

Hot water should generally reach 50°C at the tap, while stored hot water should be kept at 60°C or above.

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Stephen Day

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Vaillant Boiler No Hot Water

28th August, 2026

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Vaillant Boiler No Hot Water

If your Vaillant boiler has heating but no hot water, an internal component fault could be responsible. Check the display for a fault code first.

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Stephen Day

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Worcester Bosch Boiler No Hot Water

26th August, 2026

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Worcester Bosch Boiler No Hot Water

If your Worcester Bosch boiler has heating but no hot water, a fault within the boiler may be preventing it from supplying hot water correctly.

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Stephen Day

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Shower Going Hot and Cold - Combi Boiler

25th August, 2026

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Shower Going Hot and Cold - Combi Bo...

If your shower keeps going hot and cold, changes in water flow, shower controls or your combi boiler's hot water performance could be responsible.

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Stephen Day

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Boiler and Shower Issue Fixes

21st August, 2026

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Boiler and Shower Issue Fixes

Boiler and shower problems can often be narrowed down by checking whether the issue affects your shower, your hot taps or your whole heating and hot w...

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Stephen Day

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Boiler Flue Regulations

17th August, 2026

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Boiler Flue Regulations

Boiler flue regulations ensure flues are installed safely and combustion products are discharged away from your home.

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Stephen Day

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Best Oil Boilers 2026

13th July, 2026

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Best Oil Boilers 2026

Various benefits come from having an oil boiler installed in your home, and this could be the right choice for you.

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Stephen Day

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Common Ideal Boiler Error Codes

03rd July, 2026

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Common Ideal Boiler Error Codes

The complete guide to what each Ideal boiler error code means and how to fix it!

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Stephen Day

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