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

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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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What is a condensing boiler?

If you’ve purchased a boiler after 2005, chances are that it was a condensing, or high-efficiency, boiler. Rather than being a ‘type’ of boiler – such as combination, system, or conventional – the term ‘condensing’ refers to the way it functions. A development on traditional heaters, condensing boiler systems offer a compact, easily accessible unit that has become the industry standard for all newly fitted systems. Due to their design, condensing boilers are far more efficient, increasing output and saving you money!

What is an immersion heater?

Today homeowners have several different options when it comes to generating hot water for their property. Some opt for a combi boiler, others go for renewables and a small number of people choose an immersion heater.

What is a Gas Safety Certificate?

Wondering what a gas safety certificate is and whether you need one? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

In the UK, if you rent out your property, you are required by law to have a valid gas safety certificate. The law we’re referring to is the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, which also states that landlords must have annual checks carried out on all of the gas appliances, fittings and flues in their properties to make sure they’re safe.

Vaillant ecoTec Plus 938 Storage Combi Boiler – Review

Vaillant’s ecoTec Plus 938 is a popular choice for those with mid-sized properties. Founded in Germany in 1874, Vaillant is Europe’s second largest boiler manufacturer, while directly competing with Worcester Bosch. High quality and polished German-engineered energy products all sit within Vaillant’s product lines.

Worcester Bosch Greenstar 28CDi Compact Combi Boiler – Review

Founded in 1962, Worcester Bosch is a popular choice in the UK’s boiler market after almost five decades manufacturing energy goods. Worcester Bosch’s range of high quality and efficient combination boilers have become a household name on a national scale.

Vaillant ecoTec Plus 835 Combi Boiler – Review

In today’s review, we’ll be taking you through what the Vaillant ecoTec Plus 835 has to offer. The 835 is a popular choice for those with small to mid-sized properties, due to the increased flow rate and output over its smaller boilers. Founded in Germany in 1874, Vaillant is Europe’s second largest boiler manufacturer, while directly competing with Worcester Bosch. High quality and polished German-engineered energy products all sit within Vaillant’s product lines.

Understanding gas safety

Having a carbon monoxide alarm is an important part of keeping any home safe and risk free, but what about the actual condition of the gas appliances you use on a daily basis? Properly maintained gas boilers and natural gas appliances are necessary for ensuring your home isn’t being exposed to poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Fortunately, you can easily reduce the risk of faulty gas utilities and carbon monoxide exposure by following a few simple precautions.

Is my boiler pressure too high?

If your boiler pressure is too high (creeping into the red section of the dial), it will need to be reduced. High pressure puts an unnecessary strain on the boiler joints, which can break and cause leaks within the boiler itself, or in the heating system around the property. 

How to prevent blocked drain?

Blocked drains are no fun at all. They’re inconvenient, often smell bad and if left untreated may cause chronic problems to your home’s plumbing system. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to prevent your house drainage system from clogging up. Here we’ll talk you through some of the main causes of blocked pipes and the steps you can take to keep your drains in tip-top condition.

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