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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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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.

How to find the best boiler cover

Thinking of taking out boiler cover? With so many different types of boiler service plans available it can be difficult knowing which will tick all of the boxes. To give you a helping hand, we’ve created a quick guide on how to find the best boiler cover for you.

What does a boiler service cover?

Do you get your boiler serviced annually? Although it’s not a legal requirement for homeowners, it could benefit you in many ways – from increasing the life of your boiler to preventing dangerous gas leaks.

Tado smart thermostat – Review

If you’d like to take full advantage of your central heating system and are also interested in tech, smart thermostats may be right up your street as they offer the ability to control your boiler and heating with your smartphone or tablet. A smart thermostat offers you an abundance of features to ensure you’re heating your home efficiently while helping to reduce your energy bills.

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