Being in the age of programmable and smart thermostats, the days of rotating a dial on a manual thermostat are slowly but surely coming to an end. Recent years have seen manufacturers go head-to-head to create some of the most intelligent and easy-to-use thermostats. However, the introduction of smart thermostats has kicked off a whole different ball game.

Should I get an electric or a power shower? Can I have a power shower with a combi boiler?

Smart thermostats offer full control of your heating straight from your smartphone, with an abundance of other intelligent features to heat your home efficiently whilst you save money on your energy bills. In the palm of your hand, you have the power to control your hot water and when you switch your heating on or off.

Choosing the right radiator can be difficult considering the many different types and styles on the market, but at the end of the day it comes down to making your home the most comfortable it can be. For this, you need to consider which sizes and materials are best for your home, and understand where to install your radiator.

While a thermometer is a tool to read a room’s temperature, a thermostat is able to control it. Whether it’s wall or boiler-mounted, this control dial is essential for regulating your home’s temperature. Let’s take a deeper look at what a thermostat is, what types of thermostats there are and how they work.

Brits across the UK are trying everything they can to avoid putting the heating on with one in ten (10%) saying they have made love to keep warm, according to new research by Hometree, the online boiler installation company.

According to a recent Hometree consumer study, Generation Z (those born in 1996 onwards) are twice as likely to have a temperature tantrum than over 55s. Our findings indicate that two thirds (66%) of 16-24s say they have argued over when to turn the heating on at home compared to a third of over 55s.

In our fast-paced world where innovative products are constantly being launched, new research from Hometree has found that the majority of Brits admitted they have upgraded a product just for the sake of it, even it was still in good working order. In a survey of over 2,000 UK adults, three in five (59%) admitted to upgrading a product needlessly. Of these people 35% said they just ‘fancied a change’, and 19% because they found a model that looked better.

How do you know when it’s time to replace your residential boiler? It’s not always easy to tell, and most of the problems which affect boilers happen in winter, when a faulty boiler could cause you untold problems. We’ll explore the 9 tell-tale signs that might mean it’s time for you to invest in a new model.