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How We Approve Our Heating Engineers

You should only ever hire a fully-qualified heating engineer to install a boiler. The same goes for servicing and repairs…

Water Treatment in Heating Systems

Take care of the water in your heating system and you’ll avoid cold radiators, keep heating bills down and reduce…

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…

Find Trusted Plumbers Near You

We’re here to help you find plumbers in your area. When you need a plumber you want to get them…

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Is My House Suitable for a Heat Pump?

Heat pump talk is everywhere at the minute. The government wants to install 600,000 of them into UK homes every…

How to Change a Radiator Valve

Knowing how to change a radiator valve yourself could save you time and money. Having said that, it’s always best…

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 to Drain a Combi Boiler

Draining a combi boiler is best left to a professional. It’s a hard task if you’re not sure what you’re…

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…

How to Connect a Wood Burner to Central Heating

Home heating with wood can offer UK homeowners a low-carbon alternative to an oil or gas boiler, but this is…

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 Flashing Light Error Codes 200 & 400 Combi Duo-tec & Megaflo 600 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 combi boiler fires up then turns off then this is likely to be the ‘preheat’ function. This is…

Why is My Boiler Leaking Water?

A boiler leaking water needs 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…

Working From Home Tax Relief: Get Help Paying Your Heating Bills

Does your employer need you to work from home? Then you can claim working from home tax relief to help…

The Rise and Fall of Green Homes Grants

After being launched as part of the government’s plan to “build back greener” the Green Homes Grant scheme is now…

Green Homes Grants for Renewable Heating

After being launched as part of the government’s plan to “build back greener” the Green Homes Grant scheme is now…

Warm Home Discount 2021

The Warm Home Discount was introduced in 2011 to help eligible energy customers across the UK get a discount on…

What are Thermodynamic Panels?

Thermodynamic panels could give your home free hot water all year, night and day. They look a lot like solar…

How has the Solar Industry been Affected by COVID-19?

Demand for solar panels has grown rapidly in recent years. We know this because our sister website, Solar Guide, has…

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…

ADEY: Central Heating System Maintenance

  ADEY® is the industry leader in central heating system maintenance and water treatment. ADEY has developed a range of…

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…

Van Racking Ideas From Bott SmartVan

Need van racking ideas? Get More Out Of Your Van with bott Smartvan   Plumbing and Heating Engineers have long…