Has your boiler stopped working during a cold snap? Before you go to the expense of calling out a heating engineer, check whether its pipe has frozen. When cold weather sets in, one of the most ...

A The problem of copper pipes leaking when buried in concrete slabs or cement-based floor screeds is a thorny issue. It first gained publicity in the early Eighties, when "research" allegedly found ...

If you are looking for the ideal boiler for your family home, look no further than the combi boiler, a cheap and reliable option that would fulfil your winter needs. Combi boilers (short for ...

Replacing like-for-like is a simple way to reduce costs. A new combi boiler is usually cheaper than a whole new system if you already have one. Labour costs can be kept down by reusing existing ...

Q My Ideal Mexico boiler is now 12 years old and at some stage will have to be replaced. Is it possible to replace it with something similar, or am I obliged to put in a condensing or combi boiler? I ...

Bitterly cold weather with snow and ice is set to continue in the UK, according to the Met Office. And that can pose a significant threat to heating and water systems, as extreme cold can lead to ...