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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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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.

How to switch boiler cover

Taking out boiler cover can be a sensible decision. It’ll save you time having to find a qualified gas engineer to fix your boiler if something goes wrong and help to limit the cost of repairs.

Boiler Noises And What They Mean

Even though it’s essential to your home, it’s likely that you’ve never paid much attention to your boiler. However, if there’s a problem with your boiler, you may start to hear strange noises. Take a look at some common issues that could result in a boiler making noise. We’ll explore what these noises mean, and how to resolve them.

Why should you get boiler cover

As winter approaches are there any essential purchases for your home that you should make? A new carpet or perhaps a new TV for Christmas? Whilst both of these are undoubtedly worth having, what happens if your gas central heating stops working because of a boiler breakdown? Are you prepared to be cold and miserable in the freezing winter months? Have you a contingency fund for an emergency boiler repair, or an even more expensive bill for a new boiler? If the answer is no, perhaps taking out boiler cover should be your priority this winter.

Why should I get my boiler serviced?

As winter approaches are there any essential purchases for your home that you should make? A new carpet or perhaps a new TV for Christmas? Whilst both of these are undoubtedly worth having, what happens if your gas central heating stops working because of a boiler breakdown? Are you prepared to be cold and miserable in the freezing winter months? Have you a contingency fund for an emergency boiler repair, or an even more expensive bill for a new boiler? If the answer is no, perhaps taking out boiler cover should be your priority this winter.

What to do if your boiler won’t ignite

Are you struggling to get your boiler pilot light to ignite? Can’t get any heating or hot water? Here we’ll explain some simple things you can try if your boiler won’t turn on.

How to test smoke alarms in your home

Did you know that there are around 37,000 house fires in the UK every year? Despite best efforts from the fire and rescue service, some lead to fatalities, with figures showing house fires are claiming the lives of at least 200 people a year.

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