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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 2025?
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 Boilers vs. Gas Boilers: Pros, Cons & Costs (2025)
Electric boilers best suit 1 bed, 1 bathroom properties, while gas boilers can efficiently and cost-effectively heat homes with multiple…
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Energy Price Cap: UK Energy Prices Are Tripling In October (2022)
In Ofgem’s most recent update, they announced a record-breaking energy price cap increase for the third consecutive year. Starting on…
Are Hybrid Heat Pumps the Answer to Achieving Net Zero by 2050?
The British public can no longer receive financial support for hybrid heating solutions. This makes it increasingly difficult for people…
The Great British Home Heating Survey
The UK’s largest home heating survey, taken in November 2021, has revealed that the majority of UK homeowners will not…
Opinion - The Heat and Buildings Strategy
After nearly a year of waiting, the Heat and Buildings strategy has finally been published. Dominating the week’s news cycle,…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: £5000 grant to be made available to replace gas boilers.
Details of the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy have finally emerged with a new government scheme offering homeowners £5000 to…
Government Targets 78% Cut in Emissions by 2035
The UK government is accelerating its pursuit of net-zero by committing to a 78% cut in carbon emissions by 2035.…
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