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Plain-English heating guides
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, from engineers who fix these things every day.
Safety · 2 min read
I can smell gas. What should I do?
The five things to do immediately if you smell gas at home, and who to call first.
Read Boilers · 4 min readWhy does my boiler pressure keep dropping?
What normal boiler pressure looks like, how to top it up safely, and why it keeps falling.
Read Hot water · 5 min readCombi or system boiler with an unvented cylinder?
How to choose between a combi and a system boiler plus unvented cylinder, based on bathrooms and household size.
Read Underfloor · 4 min readUnderfloor heating vs radiators
Comfort, running costs and installation compared, and where each works best.
Read Hot water · 3 min readWhy your unvented cylinder needs an annual check
What an engineer checks on an unvented cylinder, and the warning signs to watch for.
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