Heating Advice

Replacing Central Heating Pipes for a Combi Boiler

For combi boilers to provide instant heating and hot water on demand, they need a high volume of gas in…

How Does Boiler Frost Protection Heating Work?

Without frost protection heating, the water in your boiler could end up freezing, preventing it from heating the home. And…

How Likely Are You to Encounter an Unsafe Gas Appliance?

Homeowners could be risking carbon monoxide poisoning, gas fires and even explosions due to faults in their heating systems that…

What Can Cause Header Tank Overflow?

The header tank is an essential part of an open vented heating system, found in the loft of properties with…

Why Your Boiler Fires Up Then Turns Off

If your combi boiler fires up then turns off, this is likely to be the ‘preheat’ function. This is nothing…

Water Tank in the Loft: Replacements & Removals

Do you have a water tank in the loft which needs replacing or removing? Many people are choosing to get…

What is the Ideal Room Temperature?

The ideal room temperature is obviously going to be influenced by personal preference among other factors but the average room…

11 Simple Boiler Maintenance Tips

Boiler maintenance is incredibly important but all too often overlooked by UK homeowners. Boilers are not only costly to repair…

Gas Safety Squad Comic for Kids - Gas Safety Week 2019

At Boiler Guide, we’re proudly supporting Gas Safety Week 2019. Gas Safety Week is returning for its 8th year in…

How to Make a Cold House Warm

As energy tariffs continue to rise, finding ways to keep a cold house warm, could save you money on your…

Boiler Overheating: Causes, Signs & How to Fix It

Boiler overheating is a serious problem that in the most severe cases can put the unit at risk of explosion.…

What are the Alternatives to an Oil Heating System?

For many years, oil has been seen as the go-to fuel for off-grid properties. However, there are many alternatives to…

Electric Heating: What are Your Options in the UK in 2024?

The electric heating options available to homeowners offer an efficient and effective heating alternative to gas. While gas has been…

Infrared Heating Panels: Pros, Cons & Costs

Rather than heating the space in a room, infrared directly warms up the objects and people in the room –…

Women Installers Together Conference 2019

At Boiler Guide, we have a network of thousands of heating engineers all over the UK all ready with free…

Why Electric Boilers are Great for Flats

An electric boiler is one of the best heating systems for a flat. They don’t take up much space, can…

Electric Radiators: Are They Any Good?

When it isn’t possible to have a central heating system fuelled by gas – like for properties off the gas…

How Much Does a Boiler Service Cost?

A boiler service costs between £60 to £180. Prices will vary based on the engineer, where you live as well…

What Size Electric Boiler do I Need?

The size of an electric boiler is measured in kilowatts and it’s an indication of power rather than physical size.…

What are the Best Heating Options for Homes Without Gas?

The list of heating options for homes without gas is far longer than you might think. From more conventional boilers…

The Essential Guide to Electric Boiler Installation

Electric boiler installations are often cheaper than having a gas or oil boiler fitted and can be a much more…

Buying an Electric Boiler: What You Need to Know

Electric boilers don’t take up much space, operate quietly and are often cheaper to install than gas and oil boilers.…

Running an Electric Combi Boiler with Solar PV

Running an electric combi boiler with solar panels can bring the running costs down considerably. Electricity is an expensive fuel…

Electric Boiler vs Gas Boiler: Pros, Cons and Running Costs

An electric boiler can be a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to gas and oil. This is in instances…