Boiler advice, without the sales pitch

What things cost, what the warranties really mean, and what to ask an installer before you let them start.

How much does a new boiler cost in 2026?

What a boiler replacement actually costs in the UK, what drives the price up, and where installers quietly differ by hundreds of pounds.

6 min read

The three boiler types explained without the jargon, and how to work out which one suits your house, your water pressure and your household.

5 min read

Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal, Baxi and Viessmann. Where the money goes, what the warranties mean, and whether the premium is worth it.

5 min read

The honest answer on boiler lifespan, when repairing stops making sense, and how to tell yours is on borrowed time.

4 min read

kW output explained without the jargon. Why a bigger boiler is not a better boiler, and how installers actually work it out.

5 min read

Why the pressure gauge keeps dropping, what you can check yourself in ten minutes, and when it means the boiler is finished.

4 min read

The most upsold item on any boiler quote. When it's genuinely necessary, when a chemical clean will do, and how to tell the difference.

4 min read

Payment plans, interest-free deals, and the number you should be looking at instead of the monthly figure.

4 min read

What the ID card should say, what to check on the register, and what to do if an engineer won't show you one.

3 min read

10 years sounds great until you read the conditions. The three things that void most warranties, and how to keep yours alive.

4 min read

ECO4, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and who really qualifies. Most people don't, and it's better to know that now.

4 min read

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