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Can I Use Any Wireless Thermostat With My Boiler? (UK Guide)
Wireless thermostats are growing in demand in the UK, and for good reason, too. It has become easier to regulate heating with wireless thermostats and cut energy wastage and costs in the process. But one question comes up again and again: Can I use any wireless thermostat with my boiler? The short answer is no, not always. […]
How to Apply for the LA Flex Scheme in the UK
Upgrading home heating is difficult for households facing fuel poverty. High energy bills make living in a cold home even harder. Many homeowners are not receiving qualifying benefits. This means they fail standard ECO4 eligibility criteria. To help these households, the UK government introduced the LA Flex scheme. LA Flex stands for local authority flexible […]
What Are Electric Storage Heaters? The Complete UK Guide 2025-26
We didn’t know we needed a heating system able to store energy in off-peak hours and retain the same energy to heat our homes in peak hours. A high retention electric storage heater packs ceramic bricks or high-density panels that absorb heat and retain it for longer periods. Unlike those on-demand electric radiators, which burn expensive daytime […]
What is the LA Flex Scheme and How Does It Work?
LA Flex, a.k.a Local Authority Flexible Eligibility, extends energy grants to households. If you earn too much for benefits, but you’re still drowning in energy bills, LA Flex can fund you heating systems. This government-backed scheme is an extension of the ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation). The difference between the two is that in LA Flex, […]
What Are Electric Storage Heaters & How They Work? Full UK Guide
A great many UK homes – especially flats and those properties not connected to the gas main – have long relied on electric storage heaters. They’ve been around for decades, but in recent years, they have gained new interest as energy prices shift. Properties off the mains gas seek cheaper alternatives, and government incentives favour […]
Who Qualifies for a Boiler Grant In Scotland?
Living in northern Scotland in winter is almost impossible without a functioning heating system. Specifically, according to a report published last year, Scotland has experienced the oldest early winter nights with temperatures below -10°C since 1998. On the other hand, many people in the northern part of Scotland are living in fuel poverty. Stop worrying now! A […]
Electric Boiler vs Gas Boiler: Complete UK Comparison Guide
Like millions of other UK families, are you also torn between converting to electric boilers or continuing with the gas ones? Well, as gas boiler prohibitions arrive in 2035 and energy bills remain sky high, thousands of UK homeowners are considering their choices. But it’s hard to say which one really makes sense for your […]
What Are Electric Combi Boilers? Costs, Installation, Pros & Cons
By any chance, if you own an off-gas home, and are looking to upgrade your heating system. You should know electric combi boilers are a mainstream alternative for small-to-medium UK homes. These handy electric combi boilers aim to replace gas while keeping installation simple and compact. The flue, the gas supply, and the gas-safety structure […]
What is a Condensing and Non-Condensing Boiler?
Most people still wonder how to tell whether they have a condensing boiler or a non-condensing one. Most often, this confusion arises while applying for the ECO4 free boiler grant because the scheme requires an outdated non-condensing boiler to be replaced by a new condensing boiler in order to make every home energy efficient. A […]
Why Is My Boiler Making A Noise?
A boiler is supposed to heat your home without any noise. Nevertheless, a teasing sound coming from a boiler means something is not right within the heating system. Most houses in the UK have central heating that operates every day in winter. Odd noises can make you feel alarmed, and it is a good thing […]
