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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.

Our latest blogs

Vaillant ecoTec Pro 28 Combi Boiler – Review

German boiler manufacturer Vaillant have delivered high-quality and reliable boilers for over a century. From Johann Vaillant’s “closed-system” bathroom boiler in 1894 to the recent ecoTec Pro range, it’s no wonder that they’re now the second largest boiler manufacturer in Europe. The ecoTec Pro boiler range, which was launched in 2015, offers a series of reliable, A-rated combi boilers to suit all small to medium-sized homes and flats. Today we will be taking a closer look at the Vaillant ecoTe

A guide to hot water cylinders

Researching which cylinder you need for your home is essential to cater for your hot water needs. Installing the correct cylinder will provide you with an efficient source of hot water without ever running out. In our hot water cylinder guide, you’ll find everything there is to know about domestic cylinders, e.g. the different types, pros and cons of each, the size you’ll need and some energy-saving tips.

How to unblock an outside drain

Funny smell in your home? Sink taking ages to drain? It sounds like you’ve got a bit of a blockage. But don’t panic! Drain unblocker tasks are relatively easy to carry out yourself and chances are you won’t need to call out the experts.

What is landlord boiler cover?

If you’re a landlord and wondering whether you need a landlord boiler care package, or if it’s even worth taking out cover, we’re here to help make up your mind. Landlord boiler cover is a type of insurance that’s essential for ensuring your tenants stay warm and cosy and avoid those unexpected boiler breakdowns.

Central Heating Controls Explained

Central heating controls, also known as boiler controls, refer to any system that helps manage heating across a property or room by room. This includes programmers, timers, and thermostats. They can help households to save energy which, in turn, saves money. In this guide, we’ll discuss the different heating controls you could use to set and adjust the temperature in your home.

How to prevent plumbing leaks

Plumbing leaks can be expensive, not to mention an inconvenience. Turning your water supply off at the stopcock is the best way to prevent a leak from seriously damaging your home. It’s also good to have emergency home cover so you can limit repair costs and get expert help right away.

How to find the best home cover

When you hear or read the words ‘home cover’, you will probably be thinking about home insurance in the traditional sense that protects your buildings and contents. However, home cover or home emergency cover protects against damage to specific areas of your home like drains, electrics and plumbing.

Gas fire safety tips

Got a modern gas fire installed in your home? Well, aren’t you lucky! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of curling up by a warm fire when it’s cost outside, is there?

Gas fires are an attractive feature to have in the home and a great source of heat, but it’s essential to be aware of the safety aspects too. Here we’ve shared a quick guide to the potential dangers of having a gas fire and gas safety tips to prevent them from appearing out of the blue.

Does home insurance cover rodent damage?

The purpose of home insurance is to protect you against unforeseen eventualities that may damage your home. This normally includes damage from landslip and subsidence and often accidental damage to your home. What about rodent damage? Does your home insurance cover mice or rat damage?

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