Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling systems play a huge role in comfort, energy use, and household bills. Whether you are curious about heat pumps, underfloor heating, or the costs of running boilers and air conditioning, this hub pulls together the answers to your most common questions.

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are an increasingly popular choice, but they raise plenty of questions. Learn if heat pumps are noisy, whether they’re worth it, and what the disadvantages are. See how air source heat pumps work, how they perform in winter, and if they can also cool.

We also cover practical topics like how much bigger radiators need to be for heat pumps, what size heat pump you need, and why some systems may be costly to run.

Boilers And Radiators

Traditional heating still dominates most homes. See if you can bleed a radiator when the heating is on, how to balance a system, and how to set boiler pressure.

For maintenance, guides include cleaning central heating, adding inhibitor, refilling, and removing airlocks.

We also explain how long boilers last, if radiator covers block heat, and when to put the heating on.

Underfloor Heating

Underfloor systems are becoming more common. Discover how underfloor heating works, how long it takes to warm up, and the cost of installation.

We also answer if underfloor heating is efficient, whether it’s expensive to run, and if it’s worth it overall.

Air Conditioning

Air conditioning is now a consideration for many homes. Our articles explain how air conditioning works, if it can make you sick, and the costs involved.

We also guide you on choosing a contractor and financing systems.

Oil And Fuel

If you rely on oil, check how much heating oil a house uses, how long 500 litres lasts, and the cost per litre. We also cover whether oil heating is cheaper than gas and if it’s expensive overall.

Other Heating & Cooling Topics

This hub also covers practical situations like washing an electric heating blanket, using heated towel rails, and why your heating may not be working.

You can also learn about Hive smart heating, trace heating, and even when central heating was invented.

This hub is your go-to guide for heating and cooling. Whether you are considering upgrades, managing costs, or troubleshooting problems, you’ll find clear, practical advice to support your decisions.