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Expert guides and advice to help you make informed decisions.

How to Flush Central Heating System

05th February, 2026

Guides

How to Flush Central Heating System

Flushing a central heating system means cleaning out the inside of the pipes, radiators, and boiler with water or chemicals to make the system work be...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Repressurise Vaillant Boiler

05th February, 2026

Guides

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

Gas Safe Engineer

Ignition Lockout on Boiler

05th February, 2026

Guides

Ignition Lockout on Boiler

A boiler lockout occurs when a boiler detects a fault and shuts down to prevent further issues. This is a safety feature designed to protect the syste...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Vaillant Boiler Not Working, No Fault Code

05th February, 2026

Guides

Vaillant Boiler Not Working, No Faul...

Boiler error codes provide essential diagnostics for homeowners and engineers alike, signalling specific faults within the heating system.

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Stephen Day

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What is Central Heating Sludge?

05th February, 2026

Guides

What is Central Heating Sludge?

Sludge in a central heating system is a mix of dirt, rust, and limescale. Over time, these particles form a thick, muddy substance. This can gather in...

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Stephen Day

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Power Flush vs Chemical Flush

05th February, 2026

Comparisons

Power Flush vs Chemical Flush

Both a power flush and chemical flush are forms of system cleaning you can use for your central heating system.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Boiler Service Liverpool

05th February, 2026

Guides

Boiler Service Liverpool

The price of a boiler service is influenced by various factors including the type of boiler, the engineer's qualifications, and geographic location.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Ri Heat-Only Boiler Review

05th February, 2026

Guides

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Ri Heat-On...

Heat-only boilers, also known as 'regular' or 'conventional' boilers, form a vital component of many UK home heating systems.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Underfloor Heating with a Combi Boiler

05th February, 2026

Guides

Underfloor Heating with a Combi Boil...

Integrating underfloor heating with existing combi boilers can be a practical option for many. However, not all boilers are suitable for such systems.

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Stephen Day

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Boiler Won't Turn Off

05th February, 2026

Guides

Boiler Won't Turn Off

When a boiler fails to turn off, it can lead to excessive energy usage and potentially harm the system. Understanding why this issue occurs and how to...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

What Is A Powerflush?

05th February, 2026

Advice

What Is A Powerflush?

A powerflush is a kind of cleaning process for your central heating system that can remove any dirt or debris, such as rust or sludge, from the pipewo...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

How to Reset Glow Worm Boiler

05th February, 2026

Guides

How to Reset Glow Worm Boiler

Taking care of your Glow-worm boiler means not only understanding how to reset it but also knowing when to call in a professional. Having a well-maint...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer