If you’re a UK homeowner looking to install a new boiler, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest regulations. The new boiler installation regulations have recently been updated, and it’s crucial to comply with them to ensure your safety and avoid any potential legal issues. In this article, we provide a guide for homeowners … Read more
Extending the life of a boiler starts before it’s even installed. From buying the right one to looking after it will all help extend the boiler’s life and give you stress free, reliable service for many years. Here, we look at the ways you can extend the boiler lifespan. How To Extend Boiler Lifespan How … Read more
Boiler Plus’s rules and criteria attempt to control and enhance the way households use energy by improving the efficiency of their heating systems. Four types of controls can be used to increase the efficiency in the home. What is Boiler Plus? Introduced by the government in April 2018, Boiler Plus regulations aim to improve the … Read more
At Boiler and Water Heater.com, we understand the frustration and inconvenience that comes with a boiler that keeps losing pressure. If you’re experiencing this problem, you’re not alone. Many homeowners encounter this issue, and it’s essential to address it promptly to ensure the optimal functioning of your heating system. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve … Read more
You should keep a regular check on your Vaillant boiler to prevent issues later on. One thing to look at is the boiler pressure gauge. In the green zone or around 1.3 – 1.5 bar is good. Sometimes the pressure can get too high, and keep rising to 3 bar. Although not catastrophic, it can … Read more
High boiler pressure is always a cause for concern and you should keep a regular check on your Worcester boiler to prevent issues later on. One thing to look at is the boiler pressure gauge. In the green zone or around 1.3 – 1.5 bar is good. Sometimes the pressure can get too high, and … Read more
In a pressurised system, steady pressure is maintained to work properly. Even when your heating system is working correctly, your Baxi boiler will lose some of its pressure over time and you may need to top it up twice a year. Boilers can often lose pressure for other reasons and this causes poor performance in providing heating … Read more
In a pressurised system, steady pressure is maintained to work properly. Even when your heating system is working correctly, your Vaillant boiler will lose some of its pressure over time and you may need to top it up twice a year. Boilers can often lose pressure for other reasons and this causes poor performance in providing heating … Read more
Monitoring your boiler pressure is crucial to preventing heating problems. Low pressure issues are common in Worcester boilers and can lead to boiler cutoff and loss of hot water. Checking the pressure gauge regularly provides an early warning of dropping pressure. The ideal pressure range is 1-1.5 bar when the system is cold. Repressurising through … Read more
The house heating not coming on is usually a more common problem in climates like the UK where the average temperatures are not very high. But an Ideal boiler that won’t turn off leaving you sweating in the summer heat can be an issue too, not only affecting comfort but wasted energy and increased fuel bills. … Read more
The house heating not coming on is usually a more common problem in climates like the UK where the average temperatures are not very high. But a Viessmann boiler that won’t turn off leaving you sweating in the summer heat can be an issue too, not only affecting comfort but wasted energy and increased fuel bills. … Read more
The house heating not coming on is usually a more common problem in climates like the UK where the average temperatures are not very high. But a Vaillant boiler that won’t turn off leaving you sweating in the summer heat can be an issue too, not only affecting comfort but wasted energy and increased fuel bills. … Read more
The house heating not coming on is usually a more common problem in climates like the UK where the average temperatures are not very high. But a Worcester boiler that won’t turn off leaving you sweating in the summer heat can be an issue too, not only affecting comfort but wasted energy and increased fuel bills. … Read more
A Glow-worm boiler that keeps turning off when the set temperature is reached is normal. But in some cases, a boiler switching itself off and on frequently indicates a problem. And there are a few reasons for that. Most of these will need to be looked at by a professional. Here, we look at what … Read more
A Vaillant boiler that keeps turning off when the set temperature is reached is normal. But in some cases, a boiler switching itself off and on frequently indicates a problem. And there are a few reasons for that. Most of these will need to be looked at by a professional. Here, we look at what … Read more
A Worcester boiler that keeps turning off when the set temperature is reached is normal. But in some cases, a boiler switching itself off and on frequently indicates a problem. And there are a few reasons for that. Most of these will need to be looked at by a professional. Here, we look at what … Read more
A Worcester boiler leaking water from underneath is worrying because it’s not an exposed pipe or joint leak that can be checked by you. Worcester boilers are known to engineers as being leaky. Boiler leaking water underneath If you notice your Worcester boiler leaking water underneath, it’s crucial to address the issue promptly. This could indicate … Read more
If you find your Ideal boiler isn’t firing up, there could be any number of causes but fortunately, there are many checks you can do and fix yourself first, before needing an engineer. However, if you don’t understand any of them it’s better to call a professional for safety reasons. Ideal Boiler not firing up … Read more
If you find your Potterton boiler is not firing up, there could be any number of causes but fortunately, there are many checks you can do and fix yourself first, before needing an engineer. However, if you don’t understand any of them it’s better to call a professional for safety reasons. Potterton boiler not firing … Read more
If you find your Vaillant boiler isn’t firing up, there could be any number of causes but fortunately, there are many checks you can do and fix yourself first, before needing an engineer. However, if you don’t understand any of them it’s better to call a professional for safety reasons. Vaillant Boiler not firing up … Read more
If you find your Worcester boiler isn’t firing up, there could be any number of causes but fortunately, there are many checks you can do and fix yourself first, before needing an engineer. However, if you don’t understand any of them it’s better to call a professional for safety reasons. Common Reasons For A Worcester … Read more
You pay little attention to the boiler until it breaks down and you are suddenly without heating and hot water. Before the boiler develops a fault that requires a professional to sort out, there are usually warning signs before it’s too late. If you notice these signs early enough, it could save you from more … Read more
A functional pressure gauge is essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a boiler. The pressure gauge is used to measure the pressure of the water in the boiler, and provides a visual indication of the pressure inside the system. This is important because if the pressure inside the boiler exceeds safe levels, … Read more
When purchasing a combi boiler, customers mainly consider two factors: price and reliability, with reliability being the more crucial of the two. As a homeowner or landlord, investing in a reliable boiler can save you from unwanted inconvenience and trouble. Worcester, Viessmann, Baxi, Ideal and Vaillant are consistently voted as the most reliable boiler brands … Read more
If you’re experiencing a leaking boiler pressure relief valve, you’re not alone. This issue can occur due to various reasons, but fret not, as we are here to provide you with step-by-step instructions to resolve this problem efficiently. Before we delve into the solutions, let’s understand the importance of the pressure relief valve and why … Read more
Condensing boilers are an efficient type of combi boiler found in most homes today. They help to lower energy bills and reduce a property’s carbon footprint. They are more efficient than non-condensing combi boilers because they recover the latent heat. But they come with their own problems, here we look at a few of them. … Read more
Electric boilers come in a variety of sizes that will fit almost anywhere in your home and they don’t require any gas supply pipes or a flue to remove fumes. They are very easy to maintain and require less checking so you won’t need an annual check like with a gas boiler. To save energy, … Read more
When a boiler keeps shutting itself off unexpectedly, it can be incredibly frustrating for homeowners. Nothing is worse on a cold winter morning than having your heating and hot water suddenly stop working. This article will explore the common reasons a boiler may repeatedly turn itself off, how to diagnose the problem, and when to … Read more
The UK government’s ban on gas boilers has been making headlines recently, with many people wondering what it means for their homes and the environment. The ban, which will actually come into effect in 2035, is part of the government’s plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In this article, we’ll take a closer … Read more
A boiler’s energy efficiency is the percentage of useful heat you get from it in relation to the amount of fuel gas that was put in. For example, a boiler is said to be 90% efficient if its heat loss is 10% of the fuel that was input. A boiler can never be 100% efficient … Read more
What is a boiler flue? A boiler flue is a pipe or duct that carries away air and waste fumes produced by the boiler as it burns fuels such as gas and oil. It is like an exhaust for the appliance and is a vitally important part of the boiler and heating system which safely removes … Read more
Topping up means allowing more water into the central heating system to repressurise it. The boiler needs the correct pressure to work properly. You may need to do this if you have had a leak in the boiler, pipework or radiators. If the system is working properly, you should only have to increase the boiler pressure … Read more
