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Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioners: What’s Best for UK Homes in 2025?
UK summers are getting hotter, energy bills are climbing faster than ivy on an old cottage, and we’re all looking for ways to keep our cool without draining our bank accounts.
Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioners: What’s Best for UK Homes in 2025?
UK summers are getting hotter, energy bills are climbing faster than ivy on an old cottage, and we’re all looking for ways to keep our cool without draining our bank accounts.
What Size Air Conditioner Do I Need? Size Calculation
When summer hits and your home feels like a sauna, an air conditioner can be a lifesaver. But picking the right size isn’t just about grabbing the flashiest model off the shelf - it’s about nailing the balance between comfort, efficiency, and keeping your energy bills from giving you a heart attack.
Air Conditioning Unit Costs & Average Installation Prices
Think air con’s just for Marbella villas and swanky hotels? Think again. With UK summers now regularly pushing past 30°C - and 2024 topping out at a scorching 34°C in some spots - air conditioning is quickly moving from a luxury to a lifeline.
Air Conditioning Maintenance Guide: Costs, Tips & Service Frequency
In the UK, air conditioning is often treated as a low-fuss luxury - a handy extra for heatwaves, not something that needs much TLC. But even in our famously mild climate, skipping maintenance can lead to sluggish cooling, sky-high energy bills, and pricey repairs down the line.
Is Air Conditioning Servicing a Legal Requirement in the UK?
Wondering if the UK has an “AC police” knocking on doors to check your air con? You’re not the only one. Between F-Gas regulations, Energy Performance inspections, and a mountain of jargon, it’s easy to get lost.
New Combi Boiler Costs & Installation Prices
How much should you expect to pay for a new combi boiler? Here we explore the average costs for entry, mid and premium options.
Why Your Boiler Keeps Losing Pressure (and How to Fix It Fast)
It's 2025, everyones under pressure - even your boiler, and that lazy thing has always 'worked' from home.
Why Does My Boiler Pressure Keep Dropping?
Wondering why your boiler pressure keeps dropping daily? Discover the most common causes and easy fixes to keep your heating system running smoothly.
New Boiler Costs: How Much is a New Boiler? (September 2025)
Figuring out the cost of a new boiler in 2025 can feel like wrestling a spider web off your face - confusing, frustrating, and a bit sticky.
EV Charger Installation Requirements for UK Homes
Electric vehicles (EVs) are revving up the UK’s roads, with new petrol and diesel cars set to vanish from showrooms by 2035. Installing a home EV charger is like giving your car its own personal barista - convenient, cost-saving, and oh-so-satisfying.
When Will Diesel & Petrol Cars Be Banned in the UK?
The UK government’s been banging on about banning petrol and diesel cars for years - but the deadlines have shifted more times than the M25 roadworks. First it was 2030, then hybrids were given extra time, and now the full ban on new petrol and diesel sales is set for 2035.
Best EV Chargers in the UK (2025) - Top Picks for Home Charging
Electric cars aren’t the future anymore - they’re here, clogging up UK driveways faster than you can mutter “good riddance, petrol.”