These proactive steps will ensure your home stays warm and comfortable, and your heating system performs at optimum efficiency all winter long ...

Bleeding a radiator is vital for keeping your boiler working efficiently over winter. Doing this regularly removes air trapped in the central heating system, which in turn helps to keep your house ...

With a change in seasons, cue the central heating – and the burning question: Are your rads ready to fire up? And most importantly, are they warm to the touch without any cold spots when you run your ...

Put a towel down under your radiator to collect any water that may drip out, or you can use a bucket if you prefer. Use your radiator key to turn the valve. This is usually located in one of the ...

With energy bills jumping up Scots will want to make sure that they are getting the most out of their heating. A well maintained radiator can heat up much more quickly than a radiator that hasn't been ...

Irish households are being told to take action now to save themselves money on their energy bills. Energy expert Noel Gillis from Home Mechanics shares a step by step guide on how to bleed your ...

Warm air will be able to circulate freely if furniture is moved away, improving the overall heating efficiency in the space. So, consider if you can rearrange any of the furniture in you rooms to ...

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