When a boiler reaches a certain age, it is more likely to break down. Even if a boiler has been repaired multiple times, you could save a lot of money by buying a new one rather than sticking to your current boiler. In this article, we will investigate the benefits of a new boiler purchase instead of bringing your old boiler back to life through costly repairs.

Preventing sludge and limescale build-up in your central heating system is an important step in avoiding costly heating repairs. Fortunately, there are some simple solutions you can apply to your system that will save you from a central heating nightmare in the future. They also help your system run much more efficiently, reducing your total energy bill and helping to make your household more environmentally friendly.

Combi boilers? System boilers? Regular boilers?! If you’re scratching your head over which boiler type will suit your home, we’re here to help. In this guide, we’ll be taking a closer look at system boilers. Unlike combi boilers, a central heating system with a system boiler installed includes a hot water cylinder for water storage. Combi boilers are mains-fed, which means that there isn’t a need for a tank or cylinder to be installed (as long as you have sufficient mains water pressure). Regular boilers (also known as heat only or conventional) also require a cylinder, with the addition of a loft-installed water tank. System boilers are an excellent choice for larger households with busy families, while also improving your home’s energy efficiency.

If you’re unsure of which boiler will suit your home, we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at regular boilers (also known as conventional, traditional, or heat only). Unlike combi boilers, a conventional boiler requires a hot water cylinder, with the addition of a loft-installed cold water tank. Regular boilers are quite common in homes with older central heating systems installed, hence also being called traditional.

If you’re still scratching your head over which boiler will suit your home, we’re here to help. In this guide, we’ll be focusing on combination boilers (also known as combis). As well as combi boilers, there are a number of boiler types including regular (also known as heat only or conventional) and system, which are suitable for certain types of homes with different layouts. A combi boiler, however, is more suited to small to medium-sized properties, while providing hot water for your central heating and shower/bath time.

Ideal Boilers was founded in 1906. With over 110 years of experience in the heating industry, Ideal are a strong player in pioneering high-quality and highly efficient technologies for your home. The Ideal Logic+ combi series is one of Ideal’s best-selling boiler ranges. After receiving the Queen’s Award in 2013 and the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended Status in 2013 and 2017, the Ideal Logic+ 24 is a great choice if you need a highly efficient (and compact) boiler.

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.

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.

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.