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Real Tips from Real Engineers: How to Keep Your Home Safe and Warm All Year Round

Hometree is serious about good service. From our UK-based call centre staff to our nationwide network of engineers, our dedicated team is committed to providing the best possible customer experience.

Home Maintenance in 2024: A Guide to Efficiency and Savings

As we make strides into the new year, maintaining a comfortable and efficient home is essential for both your peace of mind and your bank balance.

How to Bleed a Radiator Without a Key

The way to bleed a radiator depends on the type you have and the tools available to you. Radiator keys are easy to misplace, but given the right alternatives and know-how, you can still bleed a radiator without one.

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Baxi ecoBlue+ vs Ideal Logic+ Combi Boiler – Review

Baxi and Ideal are both UK based boiler manufacturers with each more than a century of experience and each claiming significant historical innovations and achievements. Both manufacture high-efficiency boilers ranging from combi over system to regular ones. Baxi celebrated their 150th birthday in 2016 and are best-known for their most notable boiler, the Baxi Bermuda, which sold almost 2 million units and was discontinued in 2015.

Asbestos in boiler insulation

Up until the 1970s, most heat resistant and insulating materials were made up of asbestos. The Asbestos Regulations 1969 aimed to control the levels of exposure to asbestos in factories, warehouses, and power stations. Awareness of the dangers of asbestos spread to schools, local establishments, and homes, with some needing to evacuate due to the presence of asbestos. Fast forward to 2006 and the Control of Asbestos Regulations came into force in Britain. These regulations prevent the importation and use of white asbestos, and blue and brown asbestos. The distribution of second-hand asbestos products has also been banned. In this article, we will look at what asbestos is, the dangers related to it, where to find it, and how it’s removed.

What should I do if my combi boiler loses pressure?

Although your combi boiler losing pressure is a sign that the boiler is not working correctly. It may be something you can rectify. Firstly, you need to understand how your combi boiler system works. If you have a combi boiler it means that you have a closed central heating system. A closed system is one that is sealed from atmospheric pressure.

Worcester Bosch Greenstar 42CDi Classic Combi Boiler – Review

Are you looking for a powerful combi boiler from a trusted UK brand? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s a full review of the Worcester Bosch 42CDi Classic Combi to help you decide if it’s the right boiler for you.

Worcester Bosch Greenstar 38CDi Classic Combi Boiler – Review

In today’s review, we’re taking a closer look at the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 38CDi Classic combination boiler. Yes, that name’s a bit of a mouthful! For a more comfortable life, just call it the Worcester Greenstar 38CDi. Our review tells you everything you need to know about this combi boiler, so you can decide if it’s the best choice for you.

What to do if your fuse box trips

Has your fuse box tripped? This could be happening for several reasons but usually, there’s an easy fix. Through a process of elimination, you will be able to work out what’s causing the problem and reset the trip switch yourself.

What is a mains fuse box?

A mains fuse box, otherwise known as an electricity board or fuse board, is designed to operate and safeguard the electrics in your home. It’s an important piece of kit that will protect you in an electrical emergency, so it’s essential that you:

Vaillant boiler error codes

If you’re currently experiencing problems with your boiler, or a fault code has appeared on your boiler’s control panel, we’re here to help you find out what the error code means.

You can click the links below to find your boiler model.

How much money can a new boiler really save me?

With the unpredictable cost of energy, and ongoing general cost of living, it’s more important than it’s ever been to better manage your bills. With approximately 60% of yearly energy costs being spent on heating alone, more and more people are looking to save on energy bills, and boiler efficiency is now a top priority for those looking to cut down on their overheads.

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