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How to Change a Radiator Valve
Knowing how to change a radiator valve yourself could save you time and money. Having said that, it’s always best…
Can Smart Meters Help the Environment?
Smart meters give homeowners real-time visibility of how much energy they’re using. It’s hoped that having this visibility will make…
Honeywell Lyric Smart Thermostat: Pros, Cons and Costs
Reducing energy usage is key for many homeowners and smart thermostats like the Honeywell Lyric T6 give you more control…
Salus RT520 Thermostat: Pros, Cons & Cost
The RT520 is the latest addition to Salus’ range of thermostat heating controls which is compliant with Boiler Plus. The…
Salus RT500RF Thermostat: Pros, Cons & Cost
The Salus RT500RF is a programmable room thermostat that you can set to suit your lifestyle. While it might not…
Radiator Valves Explained
There was a time when radiators were on or off with no in between. But radiator valves have changed the…
The Day I Had A Smart Meter Installed by Scottish Power (and what happened next)
The introduction of smart meters for your electricity and gas were announced way back in 2009. This revolutionary technology was…
Nest Review: Living with Nest
Here at Boiler Guide we’re always working to help you get the best deal on your home heating, so we…
Worcester Wave vs Nest 3rd Gen Smart Thermostat: A Comparison
For those who own a Worcester Bosch boiler, the Wave smart thermostat offers an alternative to the market leader: Nest.…
Nest vs Hive: Which is the Best Smart Thermostat?
Choosing the best smart thermostat will often come down to Nest vs Hive. The Nest thermostat by Google* has led…
Which is the Best Smart Thermostat?
The best smart thermostats are designed to adapt to the unique central heating demands of your property. Doing so allows…
Heat Genius Intelligent Heating Controls
Released in 2013 by a Birmingham based company, Heat Genius is one of the most comprehensive models to hit the…
How to Use Boiler Thermostats and Controls
Boiler thermostats and central heating controls not only make it easier to use your boiler, they can also reduce your…
Honeywell Evohome
The Honeywell Evohome is a comprehensive smart heating solution which the manufacturer claims can reduce your energy bills by as…
Neo by Heatmiser
The Neo Heatmiser neoStat is a popular smart thermostat designed to help consumers take control of the heating and hot…
Tado Smart Thermostat
The Tado Smart Thermostat is capable of reducing home heating bills by an average of 26% thanks to intelligent controls…
Nest Learning Thermostat
The Nest Learning Thermostat is a heating thermostat and a programmer in one. It’s the perfect smart thermostat for modern…
Hive Active Heating from British Gas
A clever little heating system from British Gas, Hive Active Heating embraces innovative technology to give you complete control of…
Time to Get Smart About Smart Thermostats
For a growing number of people, energy bills are becoming a worry. And for some, energy prices are more of…
Introducing the NEW Nest Thermostat E
A smart thermostat from Nest at nearly half the price…so what’s the catch? Despite their early reputation as a temporary…
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Energy Price Cap: UK Energy Prices Are Tripling In October (2022)
In Ofgem’s most recent update, they announced a record-breaking energy price cap increase for the third consecutive year. Starting on…
Are Hybrid Heat Pumps the Answer to Achieving Net Zero by 2050?
The British public can no longer receive financial support for hybrid heating solutions. This makes it increasingly difficult for people…
The Great British Home Heating Survey
The UK’s largest home heating survey, taken in November 2021, has revealed that the majority of UK homeowners will not…
Opinion - The Heat and Buildings Strategy
After nearly a year of waiting, the Heat and Buildings strategy has finally been published. Dominating the week’s news cycle,…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: £5000 grant to be made available to replace gas boilers.
Details of the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy have finally emerged with a new government scheme offering homeowners £5000 to…
The Gas Boiler Ban - Myth Busting
You’ve probably heard lots of stories online and in the press about gas and oil boilers being banned as early…
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