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Boiler & heating advice, minus the jargon
Practical tips and plain-English answers on getting the best from your heating — from bleeding radiators to cutting your winter bills.
How to Bleed a Radiator (and Why Your Heating Feels Cold)
If your radiator is cold at the top but warm at the bottom, trapped air is the usual culprit. Here is how to fix it in five minutes.
Read articleWhy Is My Boiler Losing Pressure? Common Causes and Fixes
A boiler that keeps losing pressure is trying to tell you something. Here are the usual causes and which ones you can fix yourself.
Read article10 Ways to Cut Your Heating Bills This Winter
Ten practical ways to spend less on heating this winter — most are free, and a couple could save hundreds a year.
Read articleBoiler Making Strange Noises? What Banging, Whistling and Gurgling Mean
Boilers should hum quietly. Banging, whistling or gurgling are your system asking for attention — here is what each one means.
Read articleGet Your Home Winter-Ready: A Central Heating Checklist
The worst time to discover your heating is broken is the first cold snap. Run through this checklist before winter bites.
Read articleSmart Thermostats Explained: Are They Worth It?
Smart thermostats promise lower bills and cosy homes. Here is what they really do, and who benefits most.
Read articleRather have it done for you?
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