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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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5 reasons you should service your boiler annually

If you’re looking to avoid your boiler breaking down unexpectedly, or prevent those unexpected costs from repairs, you may want to consider an annual service to maintain the well-being of your boiler and keep your manufacturer warranty valid.

What is plumbing and drainage cover?

Worried about blocked drains? Have you been asking yourself ‘do I need plumbing and drainage cover?’ If so, it might be worth considering taking out a policy to give yourself some added reassurance should things go wrong.

What is combi boiler cover?

If you’re looking for protection for your combi boiler, we’re here to help you decide on whether you need combi boiler cover, if it’s worth it, and what should be included in your cover.

Carbon monoxide: The dangers

Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is best known as the “silent killer” due to its toxic, tasteless and scent-free nature. It’s important that your central heating system is installed and maintained by a Gas Safe engineer to avoid gas leaks and exposure to carbon monoxide. In the UK alone, there are around 20 deaths per year due to leaks and exposure to this poisonous gas, which is usually caused by unsafe gas appliances or poor installation. In this article, we will show you everything there is to know about how to protect yourself, the symptoms, and the causes of a carbon monoxide leak.

What is a system boiler?

For larger homes with multiple bathrooms, a system boiler could be the perfect fit. It saves space (no water tank needed, just a hot water cylinder!) and can run hot water to several bathrooms at a time, making it a great choice for households with large, busy families. They can help you save on running costs and installation, while they’re also a great way of improving your home’s energy efficiency.

5 reasons you should get your boiler serviced this winter

Are you one of the many people failing to have your boiler serviced every year?

What is Boiler Breakdown Cover?

We all want to avoid paying too much for a boiler breakdown, especially in the middle of winter when we rely on our boiler the most. This is where boiler breakdown cover (also known as gas boiler breakdown cover) comes into play, taking the pain away from those potentially hefty repair bills.

My boiler is leaking water – What now?

A regular, system or combi boiler leaking water is never a good sign but doesn’t necessarily indicate the demise of your appliance.

How to Unfreeze a Frozen Condensate Pipe

The boiler condensate pipe is the pipe that allows water drained from your heating system to be disposed of with your household wastewater.

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