Heating Help-Centre
Free, impartial guides & tools to help you with your home heating. We cover gas, oil and electric boilers, heat pumps, hybrid heat pumps, hydrogen boilers and high temperature heat pumps.
- Independent expert help
- Free access to our library
- Free tools and guides
- Get an estimate of installation cost
New Boiler E-Book
Arranging a new boiler? Get all the answers in one place with our easy to read FREE impartial e-book.
What is the future of heating?
Gas boilers will be phased out from mid 2030s, we review what it will mean for UK households
Renewable Help-Centre
We review the future of heating in the UK in our comprehensive renewables section.
Central heating guides
From power-flushing to cost guides for common upgrades, we guide you on the heating system beyond your boiler.
Electric heating systems
Is electric heating becoming more attractive to fit? We explore the latest electric boilers and run cost comparisons with other heating systems.
Heat pumps
Are air source heat pumps our future? All you need to know in our comprehensive guide.
Oil Boiler Help-Centre
The most comprehensive set of guides to oil boilers systems on the internet, we think so. Find out all you need to know.
Gas Boiler Basics
Read our quick guide to gas boilers with links off to more detailed gas boiler articles, from repairs to energy costs and replacement to sizing.
Combi boiler help
Which is the best combi? Is a combi right for my home? Browse our comprehensive and impartial guides.
Boiler installations during COVID-19
Read our best practice guidance for a managing a new boiler installation.
Skip to best gas boilers
We cut through the marketing blurb to bring you the best gas boilers without bias.
Heating Control Help-Centre
The most complex area of any heating system. We guide you on types of thermostat and compatibility.
What makes a good installer?
99% of installers have not been trained to set boilers up to run at their higher efficiencies. Find out what makes a competent installer.
Boiler Cost Calculator
Use our fast and free calculator to get an estimate of cost for your new boiler. No personal details required to see the results.
12 steps to a new boiler
We've grouped together our 12 core guides to a new boiler installation. Get the guidance you need before you buy.
Help for larger homes
Large homes have different requirements. We help you consider the best system for your property.
Boiler insurance
We have reviewed the T&Cs of 9 boiler cover policies. See what's left out of your policy and make a best buy.
Boiler and heating basics
Go back to basics on boilers with our high level guide on all types of heating systems.
Hot water cylinders
We cover indirect, vented and unvented cylinders in our comprehensive guide
Why our condensing boilers do not condense
Households are short-changed on boiler efficiencies 99% of the time
