Posts tagged 'How-To'

Radiator valves provide a critical role in allowing water to flow in and out of radiators. Read this article to get a greater understanding of how these fascinating components work.

Radiators getting hot even when the heating is switched off is a fairly common problem. In this article, we'll explore the reasons why radiators might get hot even when the heating is switched off.

Learn why it's important to have a balanced central heating system, what factors might have caused it to become unbalanced and what you can do to ensure radiators heat your rooms evenly and efficiently.

Read this article to learn when it's the best time to switch your heating on in order to maximise energy efficiency and cost savings. See which are the best radiators for heating up quickly.

Knowing which pipe is bringing the hot water into your radiator and which is taking the cold water away is important. We look at how to identify the two and enabling you to ensure your radiator installation goes well.

If you switch on your heating and the boiler pressure gauge keeps dropping below 1 bar, then your boiler pressure is too low. Read on to find out what might be causing it and what you can do to resolve the issue.

Many people find exposed radiator pipes unsightly, but it's not always possible to hide them under the floor or in a wall. This article goes through some alternative ways to hide or disguise your vertical radiator's pipework.

Reaching behind a vertical radiator to paint the wall is an annoying part of decorating. In this article, we show you what you can do to make this painting job much easier, including video guides.

Bleeding vertical radiators is an important job to ensure your rads are heating up efficiently and not using excess energy. In this article we advise of the symptoms and how to bleed the air out of your vertical radiators.

A boiler is like the engine room of your central heating system and is an essential component to ensure your home is heated properly. Whether you've got a combi, condenser, or standard boiler, how long should the lifespan of your boiler be? Read on and we'll explain it all.