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Worcester Bosch Greenstar 36CDi Compact Combi Boiler – Review
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 36CDi is the epitome of ‘small but mighty.’ Here we will give you a full rundown of this compact combi boiler from the Worcester Greenstar range, to help you decide whether it’s a good fit for your home.
Types of boilers
When it comes to choosing the best type of boiler for your home, there are plenty of different factors to consider. The size of the property, the number of bathrooms, the number of showers, the area’s water pressure, and the type of property should all be significant considerations when it comes to choosing your domestic boiler system. We’ll take you through the three most common types of boiler for UK properties, explaining the unique properties, advantages, and disadvantages, and ecological impact of each one, giving you some insight into which boiler replacement is the most practical choice for your home.
Potterton Gold vs Glow-worm Betacom3 Combi Boiler – Review
Potterton and Glow-Worm are two boiler manufacturers based in the UK with lengthy experience in domestic energy. Potterton was founded in 1850 and has since kept seven million homes warm. It’s been assumed by Baxi Heating in 2000 and now benefits from a large portfolio of commercial and domestic experience as well as optimal customer service. Glow-Worm was founded in 1934 under the name “Glow-Worm Boiler and Fireplace Co Ltd” and became part of the Vaillant Group in 2001.
New boiler vs boiler repair
When a boiler reaches a certain age, it is more likely to break down. Even if a boiler has been repaired multiple times, you could save a lot of money by buying a new one rather than sticking to your current boiler. In this article, we will investigate the benefits of a new boiler purchase instead of bringing your old boiler back to life through costly repairs.
Magnetic Filters & Limescale Inhibitors: Do You Need Them?
Preventing sludge and limescale build-up in your central heating system is an important step in avoiding costly heating repairs. Fortunately, there are some simple solutions you can apply to your system that will save you from a central heating nightmare in the future. They also help your system run much more efficiently, reducing your total energy bill and helping to make your household more environmentally friendly.
Ideal Logic Plus 24 Combi Boiler – Review
Ideal Boilers was founded in 1906. With over 110 years of experience in the heating industry, Ideal are a strong player in pioneering high-quality and highly efficient technologies for your home. The Ideal Logic+ combi series is one of Ideal’s best-selling boiler ranges. After receiving the Queen’s Award in 2013 and the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended Status in 2013 and 2017, the Ideal Logic+ 24 is a great choice if you need a highly efficient (and compact) boiler.
Baxi ecoBlue+ vs Ideal Logic+ Combi Boiler – Review
Baxi and Ideal are both UK based boiler manufacturers with each more than a century of experience and each claiming significant historical innovations and achievements. Both manufacture high-efficiency boilers ranging from combi over system to regular ones. Baxi celebrated their 150th birthday in 2016 and are best-known for their most notable boiler, the Baxi Bermuda, which sold almost 2 million units and was discontinued in 2015.
Asbestos in Boiler Insulation: Risks, Identification & What to Do
Up until the 1970s, most heat resistant and insulating materials were made up of asbestos. The Asbestos Regulations 1969 aimed to control the levels of exposure to asbestos in factories, warehouses, and power stations. Awareness of the dangers of asbestos spread to schools, local establishments, and homes, with some needing to evacuate due to the presence of asbestos. Fast forward to 2006 and the Control of Asbestos Regulations came into force in Britain. These regulations prevent the importation and use of white asbestos, and blue and brown asbestos. The distribution of second-hand asbestos products has also been banned. In this article, we will look at what asbestos is, the dangers related to it, where to find it, and how it’s removed.
Combi Boiler Losing Pressure? Causes, Fixes & How to Top Up
Although your combi boiler losing pressure is a sign that the boiler is not working correctly. It may be something you can rectify. Firstly, you need to understand how your combi boiler system works. If you have a combi boiler it means that you have a closed central heating system. A closed system is one that is sealed from atmospheric pressure.