Facebook pixel

Boiler help & advice

Expert guides and advice to help you make informed decisions.

Best Shower for Combi Boiler

18th December, 2025

Guides

Best Shower for Combi Boiler

A combination boiler, commonly known as a combi boiler, is an advanced heating unit that provides both central heating and hot water from a single uni...

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Which Boiler is Best for a 3 Bedroom Home?

18th December, 2025

Guides

Which Boiler is Best for a 3 Bedroom...

Picking the correct size combi boiler for your home

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Best Heating for Off-Grid Homes

18th December, 2025

Guides

Best Heating for Off-Grid Homes

Homes that are not connected to the mains gas grid in the UK need alternative heating systems. Several options are available, with different benefits,...

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Vaillant Boiler F22

12th December, 2025

Guides

Vaillant Boiler F22

The Vaillant F22 fault means your boiler pressure is too low and needs topping up.

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Combi Boiler Pressure: What It Should Be And How To Fix Issues

12th December, 2025

Guides

Combi Boiler Pressure: What It Shoul...

A combi boiler should be around 1.0 to 1.5 bar when cold and up to about 2.0 bar when hot.

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

How To Bleed A Radiator

12th December, 2025

Advice

How To Bleed A Radiator

You bleed a radiator by turning off the heating, opening the bleed valve and releasing trapped air until water flows steadily.

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Boiler Losing Pressure, What Should You Do (How To Fix)

11th December, 2025

Advice

Boiler Losing Pressure, What Should...

A boiler losing pressure is usually caused by a leak, trapped air, or a faulty valve - here’s how to fix it.

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

How To Fix Sludge in Radiators

11th December, 2025

Advice

How To Fix Sludge in Radiators

If you’ve noticed your energy bills rising recently, this could be down to a number of reasons. Sludge in your radiators can prevent your radiators re...

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Different Types Of Radiator Bleed Valves/Knobs Explained

11th December, 2025

Guides

Different Types Of Radiator Bleed Va...

Radiator dials, often referred to as bleed valves or knobs, are crucial for managing the performance of heating systems. They control air and water fl...

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Radiators Not Heating Up: How to Fix?

11th December, 2025

Guides

Radiators Not Heating Up: How to Fix...

If your radiators aren’t heating up, it’s usually caused by trapped air, sludge, or a boiler pressure problem.

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

What Temperature Should My Boiler Be Set At In Winter?

09th December, 2025

Guides

What Temperature Should My Boiler Be...

Most homes stay warm in winter with heating set at 60 to 70°C and hot water at 50 to 55°C.

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Central Heating System

09th December, 2025

Guides

Central Heating System

A simple breakdown of the main central heating systems in UK homes and how to decide which one suits your property.

Stephen Day profile photo

Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer