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When is the best time to replace your boiler?

When is the best time to replace your boiler?

Nursing an old boiler through one more winter is the most expensive way to do it. Here's why the warmer months are the smart time to plan a new one.

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How often should you service your boiler?

How often should you service your boiler?

Once a year — but here's why that actually matters, and what happens inside a neglected system.

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Why is my radiator cold at the bottom?

Why is my radiator cold at the bottom?

A warm top and a cold bottom means one thing: sludge. Here's how thermal imaging finds it and a powerflush fixes it.

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HIUs in Brentford's new developments: what residents need to know

HIUs in Brentford's new developments: what residents need to know

No boiler in your new Brentford flat? You have a Heat Interface Unit — and it needs looking after too.

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L1 fault code on your boiler? Here is what it means

L1 fault code on your boiler? Here is what it means

L1 usually means your boiler has locked itself out to stay safe — often down to circulation, a sensor, or sludge. Here is what is happening and what to do.

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Boiler fault codes explained: what those letters and numbers mean

Boiler fault codes explained: what those letters and numbers mean

F1, L1, EA... boiler fault codes look alarming, but they are just your boiler telling you what is wrong. Here is how to read them and what to do.

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Why is my boiler making a loud noise?

Why is my boiler making a loud noise?

Banging, humming, gurgling or whistling — each boiler noise means something different. Here is how to tell what yours is trying to say.

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Are Vaillant boilers any good? An installer honest view

Are Vaillant boilers any good? An installer honest view

We are Vaillant Advance installers, so we fit and repair them every week. Here is our genuine take on whether they are worth it.

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