Have you noticed any cold patches in your radiators lately? Over time, debris can build up in your central heating system, potentially impacting its efficiency. If your radiator stays cold even when the boiler is on, a flush may be in order. A power flush is a standard process – in particular when a new boiler is installed – used to remove rust and debris, leaving your boiler, pipes and radiator clean and clear.

A high-tech trend in home heating, smart thermostats give homeowners a way to control temperatures remotely and save energy. Unlike the days of manually adjusting your heating controls for each area of your home, smart thermostats can heat each part of your home remotely. With wireless connectivity, this type of unit keeps track of your energy use for improved efficiency and even the ability to anticipate your household’s heating needs in advance.

The smart thermostat market is now more competitive than ever with manufacturers packing a wide range of features into their thermostats. It was only a matter of time that Vaillant would make their entry with the Vaillant vSMART thermostat. In our review, we will give you an overview of the vSMART and its many features. Once we have taken a look at its features, we will answer the following question: How does it compare to its competitors?

The original Nest thermostat product launched in 2011, with its glossy metal ring and a bright display to throw you straight into the world of smart thermostats. Fast forward to 2018, and we are now looking at the first complete re-design of the Nest thermostat, except it’s now almost completely white and cheaper than the original, constructed using white plastic.

Advances in thermostat technology allow you to have complete control of your central heating at home at the touch of a button. The Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Generation) and Hive are at the top of the smart thermostat game and boast a healthy selection of designs and features. Now it’s time to pin the two most sought after smart thermostats against each other. Who’s going to come out on top?

The valves on an everyday radiator or towel rail are essential in order to maintain the control of water flow through its pipes, as well as to ensure your radiators heat up effectively, and to provide you with a comfortable and warm living environment. With a large variety of radiators currently available on the market in varying shapes, styles and sizes, not every valve is universally suitable to all radiators.

In this article, we will give you a run through of how they work, the different types as well as the benefits of each.

Whether you have a combi boiler or a conventional boiler, it’s a complex system that requires your pipes and water system to work flawlessly. Every boiler heats cold water and circulates it around your property. Your pipes, radiators and hot water tank (if you have an older boiler) can only function if the boiler can heat water.