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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

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

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

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

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

Hive App Not Working? Checks for App, Hub and Thermostat

14th September, 2026

Guides

Hive App Not Working? Checks for App...

Find out whether the problem is your Hive app, hub, thermostat or receiver, with practical checks and official guidance to restore heating control.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Y Plan Wiring Diagram

14th September, 2026

Guides

Y Plan Wiring Diagram

A Y Plan heating system is a design used in some homes to manage both central heating and hot water. It features a unique Y-shaped three-port valve th...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Why Does My Boiler Fire Up in the Night?

14th September, 2026

Guides

Why Does My Boiler Fire Up in the Ni...

Occasionally, boilers turn on during the night due to specific triggers. These include thermostat settings, changes in ambient temperature, and progra...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

What is a Low Loss Header?

14th September, 2026

Guides

What is a Low Loss Header?

A low loss header is an essential part of a heating system. It acts as a bridge between the primary circuit of a boiler and the secondary circuits. Th...

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer

Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) 2026: Updated

11th September, 2026

News

Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) 2...

The CHMM sets heat pump targets for boiler manufacturers, not homeowners.

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Stephen Day

Gas Safe Engineer