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Welcome to the New Boiler Guide website
The new website design is here and it’s now easier than ever for you to get free quotes from installers and find helpful advice on boilers & heating systems. A new look and feel Boiler Guide has...
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What is the Energy related Products (ErP) Directive?
The ErP Directive is an EU initiative aiming to reduce carbon emissions from products that use energy from 26 September 2015. The good news is that ErP works in consumers’ favour, the new labelling...
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6 energy saving swaps
If you want to save energy around the home there are several swaps you can make to the type of appliances you use on a daily basis. Some of these switches are good to bear in mind when you are...
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Landlords now required to fit smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
From 1 October 2015 landlords are required to fit smoke alarms on each floor of their properties and carbon monoxide detectors in any room with a solid fuel source. These new regulations apply to...
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Ofgem to boost support for fuel poor households
Ofgem have announced changes to the Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme which could help 90,000 customers connect to the gas grid by 2021. The scheme assists households which are fuel poor or vulnerable...
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Nearly a third of homeowners worry about winter boiler breakdowns
New research carried out by Gocompare.com has highlighted that 30% of homeowners are worried about their boiler breaking down over the winter period. So why is winter the most common time for a boiler...
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Landlords to raise energy efficiency of properties by 2018
Earlier this year the government announced that from April 2018 landlords must ensure that their privately rented properties have an energy efficiency rating of at least E. The law will apply to...
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Big Energy Saving Week 2015
It’s Big Energy Saving Week once again and all over the UK organisations are offering advice and raising awareness about energy efficiency. The campaigns’ fifth year kicked off on 26 October and will...
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New survey reveals public attitudes towards energy saving
Wave 15 of the government Public Attitudes Tracking survey was released on 10 November 2015 and the results show little growth when it comes to energy saving at home. Just 23% of the respondents said...
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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2015
6 October marks the start of the 10th annual Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week which aims to highlight the dangers of CO. The event, which will run until 22 November, is organised by the Carbon...
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Britons putting themselves at risk of illegal tradespeople
New research carried out by the Gas Safe Register has revealed that some homeowners are employing tradespeople based on their appearance and behaviour rather than qualifications. The Gas Safe Register...
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Boiler Guide exhibiting at the Installer 2016 show Coventry
Boiler Guide is happy to announce that we will be attending Installer 2016 – the nation’s biggest plumbing and heating show. The event will be held from 10th – 12th May at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry...
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New smart boilers can detect a boiler problem on their own
Heating system manufacturer Viessman announced the launch of the UK’s first wifi-enabled boiler during the EcoBuild Exhibition in London. This news came just days before British Gas announced the...
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Boiler Guide launches boiler cover comparison tool
Boiler Guide has launched a brand new comparison tool to help you find the perfect boiler cover package and supplier. If you’re worried about the cost and stress of an unexpected boiler repair, then...
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Boilers on prescription leads to 60% drop in GP visits
A scheme that allows doctors to ‘prescribe’ boilers to patients has led to a 60% drop in GP appointments being made by participants. The Sunderland based scheme is being run by housing firm Gentoo and...
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Central heating tops the list of UK property must-haves
New research has revealed that central heating is the biggest priority for home buyers in the UK, with 79% of respondents saying it’s a must-have. Double glazing came a close second at 74%, whilst a...
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Campaigners warn that 3 in 5 Scottish homes don’t meet energy standards
The campaign group Existing Homes Alliance has found that 62% of homes in Scotland fall below the recommended energy efficiency standard. With almost 1.5 million homes failing to reach the energy...
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66% of consumers worried about smart home cybersecurity
A new survey has shown that whilst 75% of consumer’s think smart home technology will improve their quality of life, 66% are worried about cybersecurity. The poll, released by Intel Security, revealed...
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30 year old boiler prompts search for Ravenheat’s oldest models
Bedford installer A Adams & Sons Heating recently made the discovery of a fully functioning 30 year old wall hung Ravenheat combi boiler when they attended a property in Calverley. The RSF 820/20...
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npower Opens More Fuel Banks in the UK
Energy company npower, along with the Trussell Trust, have today launched 2 more fuel banks in Birmingham and the Black Country. These fuel banks are based within Foodbanks, and the scheme provides gas...
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