Gas Boiler 'Ban' 2023 - Can I still replace my old Gas Boiler? In November 2020 the government announced a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ which would bring the ban on gas boilers in new…
10 Ways We Have Been Living More Sustainably During Lockdown 2020 may go down in history for many reasons, and many of them are certainly not positive, but it has…
Boilers on the Blink: UK Boiler Breakdown Study 2020 At Boiler Guide we help thousands of people every year to find the best heating solution for their homes. We…
Is your Parkrun route damaging your respiratory health? Parkrun is now a well established international concept; statistics show over three million runners take part worldwide, with over one-third…
The Complete Guide to Boiler Installation Even the most reliable boiler won’t last forever, which is why the time for a new boiler installation arrives for…
How to Reduce Your Gas Bill Most homes in the UK use gas for heating, hot water and/or cooking all year round, and while gas bills…
What's the Difference Between Horizontal & Vertical Boiler Flues? The only difference between horizontal and vertical flues is the way they are positioned on your property – they both…
Heating with Wood: Connect a Wood Burner to Central Heating The best way to connect a wood burner to central heating is with a back boiler stove. Depending on the…
Fischer Future Heat Boilers Reviews & Compare 2021 Fischer Future Heat is an international brand which started in Germany over 70 years ago, but in 2009 it was…
Compare Worcester Bosch Boilers Prices & Reviews 2021 One of the most popular and well known brands on the market for over 50 years, Worcester Bosch has a…
Ideal Boiler Prices, Reviews & Compare 2021 Since 1906, Ideal Boilers has been manufacturing boilers to meet the ever-changing heating needs of homeowners across the UK. Ideal…
Baxi Boiler Prices, Reviews & Compare 2021 With roots going back to 1866 and a UK network of over 200 skilled engineers, Baxi has always been focused…
How Disruptive is Installing Central Heating? Replacing an entire heating system won’t go unnoticed though but exactly how disruptive is installing central heating? Ideally, the installation…
Unvented Cylinder Installation: A Guide If you have a vented hot water cylinder (which is supplied by a tank of water in the attic) you…
What is a Boiler and How Does it Work? Before the boiler was invented, people were relying on wood and coal fires to heat their homes, and that meant…
How Do Combi Boilers Work? Combi boilers work by taking water directly from the mains supply to provide instant hot water to taps and showers…
Can Smart Meters Help the Environment? Smart meters give homeowners real-time visibility of how much energy they’re using. It’s hoped that having this visibility will make…
Salus RT520 Thermostat: Pros, Cons & Cost The RT520 is the latest addition to Salus’ range of thermostat heating controls which is compliant with Boiler Plus. The…
Salus RT500RF Thermostat: Pros, Cons & Cost The Salus RT500RF is a programmable room thermostat that you can set to suit your lifestyle. While it might not…
Radiator Valves Explained Installing new radiators is a great way to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your heating system, but much…
ACV vs Elnur: Electric Boiler Comparison Rather than burning fossil fuels, electric boilers generate central heating and domestic hot water using only electricity. Given that burning…
Ideal vs Glow-worm: A Boiler Comparison Ideal Boilers are recognised for manufacturing market leading boilers while Glow-worm offer an affordable option for homeowners looking for an…
ATAG vs Navien: A Boiler Comparison Navien are a relatively new addition to the UK boiler market so we’ve put them up against ATAG, a UK…
Ravenheat vs Potterton: A Boiler Comparison If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option to the boilers available from the leading manufacturers, Ravenheat and Potterton are…
Worcester Bosch Error Codes 2021 Choose Your Worcester Bosch Boiler Model: CDI Classic Combi CDI Highflow Combi CDi Compact Greenstar 25/30 Si Combi Greenstar 27/30…
Ideal Boiler Error Codes 2021 Choose Ideal Boiler Model: Ideal Logic Max & Logic Plus System Ideal Boiler Error Codes Ideal Logic Max & Logic…
Baxi Boiler Error Codes Choose Your Baxi Boiler Model: Platinum EcoBlue EcoBlue Advance & EcoBlue Regular Flashing Light Error Codes 200 & 400 Combi…
Ferroli Boiler Error Codes 2021 Are you a Gas Safe engineer? We have homeowners that need your help. Ferroli iBoiler Error Codes Ferroli…
Boiler Breakdown Hotspots: Hard Water vs Soft Water We are lucky enough in the UK to have a reliable and clean water supply, but you may not know…
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 boiler is an all-in-one combi boiler and it is turning itself on and off every now and again,…
Why is My Boiler Leaking Water? A boiler leaking water requires the urgent attention of a heating engineer as it could lead to serious damage. Corroded…
How to Check Your Boiler Engineer is Gas Safe The Gas Safe Register is the official list of businesses that are legally qualified to work with gas appliances such…
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…
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…
Is Your Family Gas Safe? Boiler Guide are proud to support Gas Safety Awareness Week 2018. This year’s Gas Safety Week is running from 17th…
Green Homes Grants for Renewable Heating Until 31st March 2022, you can apply for a government grant to cover two-thirds of the cost of installing a…
Warm Home Discount 2021 The Warm Home Discount was introduced in 2011 to help eligible energy customers across the UK get a discount on…
Biomass boilers and the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive, or RHI, has been introduced by the Government to encourage householders to ditch expensive oil…
Free boilers and the Energy Company Obligation Did you know that energy companies like British Gas and npower have a legal obligation to help transform UK homes…
Air Source Heat Pump Installers . So, you’re considering an air source heat pump installation. These renewable heating systems extract heat from the outside air…
Ground Source Heat Pump Installers Ground source heat pumps extract renewable energy from the ground to heat a property. Heating your home in this way…
Ground Source Heat Pumps: Explained & Reviewed A ground source heat pump is a renewable heating system that produces hot water for taps and showers and central…
Ground Source Heat Pump Advantages and Disadvantages Could a ground source heat pump be the right choice for your home? To find out, you’ll need to weigh…
Introducing the Logicor Heating & Hot Water System With the government’s zero carbon by 2050 target now officially in place and gas boilers already banned from new builds…
Mixergy: The Smart Hot Water Tank Mixergy have developed a smart hot water tank that heats water much more efficiently than a conventional tank to help…
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Fabdec Unvented Cylinder with 3S Technology Fabdec has produced the world’s first ‘self-sustaining’ unvented cylinder, featuring their patented 3S Technology. We’ve chosen Fabdec’s latest unvented&...
£5k Green Homes Grants Now Available 30th Sep 2020 The government’s Green Homes Grants scheme, which offers England’s homeowners up to £5,000 towards the cost of energy-saving home improvements,…
Clean Heat Grants to Replace the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) 26th May 2020 The government has announced that the Clean Heat Grant will replace the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in 2022. The…
Chancellor Extends RHI Scheme with Further Net-zero Commitments 12th Mar 2020 The government has announced an extension to the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to 31st March 2022 as part of…
Boiler Manufacturers Call for Hydrogen-ready Boilers by 2025 9th Mar 2020 Leading boiler manufacturers, Worcester Bosch and Baxi, are calling on the UK government to mandate hydrogen-ready boilers for new installs…