Powerflushing is the process by which the central heating system of a house is flushed clean of rust, sludge and any other debris that may have accumulated. A high flow/low pressure pumping unit is...
Solar panels for electricity (otherwise known as Photovoltaic or PV panels) use the sun's energy to produce electricity that can be used within the home, any surplus can be fed back into the national...
A frozen condensate pipes can be a frequent occurrence for UK homeowners during the icy winter months. Finding your condensate pipe has frozen could leave you without heating and hot water. Ideally,...
Most domestic radiators will need bleeding at some point and it is important for the efficiency of your central heating boiler that it is done properly. Luckily it is a job that you can normally do...
Following a few simple rules around the home will not only help you to save energy, but money too! We’ve compiled some of the best tips and advice from around the web to help you save money, and...
Loft insulation is a reasonably inexpensive and very effective way of insulating your home. An un-insulated home loses 25% of its heat through the roof, so you stand to make significant annual...
?Please note that this scheme is now closed. There may be other schemes available in your area - please visit our guide to Boiler, Central Heating & Insulation Grants 2019 for more...
Heating costs are one of the highest expenditures of any household and with rising energy prices, most of us are looking at ways of reducing these bills as much as possible. By installing sufficient...
Renewable energy has become increasingly popular over the past few years with the movement toward a cleaner environment. Now you can select renewable energy options from many energy providers in the...
Please Note: The information on this page is out of date. We are awaiting guidance from the government over new funding. Due to this, we are unable to accept grant applications at the...
A significant amount of your home’s heat is lost through single pane windows resulting in increased fuel bills, higher CO2 emissions and other unwanted side effects such as condensation and higher...
Installing cavity wall insulation is one of the most cost effective ways of retaining significant amounts of heat and reducing your heating bills as as result. Many homes built after 1920 were...
Feel a Draught? Many homes lose up to 20% of their heat through tiny gaps in doors and window frames. Cold air comes in from outside making your home harder to heat, using more energy and...
There are schemes available to those living in Northern Ireland that aim to help homeowners install energy efficiency measures, replace their boilers and overall tackle the issue of fuel poverty....
A recent survey has revealed that 79% of UK homebuyers see central heating as a must have. This was closely followed by double glazing at 74%, whilst cavity wall insulation also featured on the list...
Ask any child to draw a house and they’ll more than likely present you with a front elevation featuring a window at each corner, divided into four neat squares; the classic sash window. Such...
Electric heating is a great option when considering how best to heat a space. Whether that’s a room in your home, a cold workshop or even a motorhome. Unlike many other forms of heating, there is a...
Home heating resource Boiler Guide has launched a new tool to compare boiler and central heating cover products from leading brands. The new tool features insurance products from the biggest...
With heating bills accounting for around 60% of the average UK homeowners energy spend, it’s no wonder so many of us are trying to take better control of our usage. Enter the programmable smart...
On 1 April 2015 the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme saw updates to its qualifying criteria - a higher income threshold and the inclusion of Universal Credit. These changes will mean more...