Boiler Guides & Advice
Practical, no nonsense advice from our Gas Safe engineers. Error codes explained, common faults diagnosed, buying guides, and tips to keep your boiler running and your energy bills down. Written by the people who actually fix them.
Finance & Grants
October 4, 2026
How 0% boiler finance works with AR Heating and Gas and Ideal4Finance, with real monthly figures on a fixed price boi...
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Buying a New Boiler
October 4, 2026
From dust sheets in the morning to the Benchmark checklist at the end, here is what a boiler installation day actuall...
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Heating Advice
October 4, 2026
Ofgem's cap rises 4% from 1 October 2026 and gas bills by around 8%. Here are the new rates and the practical things ...
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Gas Safety
October 4, 2026
Gas Safety Week 2026 asked everyone to take no chances. Here is the advice from Gas Safe Register, how to check an ID...
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Guides
September 17, 2026
What to ask before you agree to pay for a boiler in instalments, and why the price should always come before the mont...
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Boiler Problems
September 14, 2026
Water hardness can vary by postcode. Learn how limescale differs from heating-system sludge, the symptoms to watch fo...
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Boiler Problems
September 13, 2026
Most people do not think about the boiler until it stops. Here are nine common winter problems, warning signs to look...
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Boiler Problems
September 12, 2026
Whole streets in Washington were plumbed the same way in the same decade. That tells you a lot before anyone lifts a ...
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New Boilers
September 12, 2026
The Tyneside flat is a Newcastle invention and it decides where your boiler is allowed to live.
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About Us
September 11, 2026
A straight account of the work coming in across the region, and what people said about it in their own words.
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Boiler Problems
August 19, 2026
Boiler trouble over Christmas is the worst timing there is. What counts as a real emergency, what you can safely sort...
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Boiler Problems
August 19, 2026
Boiler trying to light and failing on the first cold morning? Four usual causes, from a frozen condensate pipe to a p...
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Gas Safety
August 19, 2026
Gas safety certificates, CO alarms, condensate lagging and the rest. The autumn checklist we work through with landlo...
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Boiler Servicing
August 19, 2026
Why servicing your boiler before the first proper cold spell gives you more flexibility, plus a free seven-point wint...
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Heating Advice
August 19, 2026
Why the first cold spell exposes hidden heating problems, what homeowners can safely check and how to avoid getting c...
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Boiler Problems
August 19, 2026
Woken up to a cold house? Work through these checks before you call anyone out, from thermostat batteries and pressur...
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Power Flushing
July 17, 2026
Black or brown water coming out when you bleed a radiator is corrosion and sludge inside your system. Here is what it...
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Power Flushing
July 17, 2026
What causes boiler kettling, banging and rumbling noises? Learn the common causes, what you can safely check and when...
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Power Flushing
July 17, 2026
A radiator that is hot at the top but cold along the bottom is one of the clearest signs of sludge in your heating sy...
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Heating Advice
June 6, 2026
Many rural County Durham and Northumberland homes are off the mains gas grid. Here is a straight guide to off grid he...
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Buying a New Boiler
June 5, 2026
Too small and you run out of hot water, too big wastes gas. Here is how to work out what size boiler you need by home...
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Boiler Servicing
June 3, 2026
People book a service without knowing what they are paying for. Here is exactly what is included in a boiler service ...
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Error Codes
May 27, 2026
A modern boiler flashes a code rather than just stopping. Here is how to read common boiler error codes and what each...
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Heating Advice
May 20, 2026
North East winters are hard on boilers and breakdowns land on the coldest nights. Here is how to get your boiler read...
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Boiler Servicing
May 13, 2026
Moving into a new North East home is busy enough. A few quick boiler checks now save you a cold and costly surprise l...
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Heating Advice
May 6, 2026
A good Gas Safe engineer is clear, tidy and honest. Here is how to find one you can rely on across County Durham and ...
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Boiler Problems
April 29, 2026
A boiler emergency is stressful. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes keeps your family safe and often stops a...
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Finance & Grants
April 22, 2026
A current 2026 guide to boiler and home-heating support in the North East, including ECO4 and the Warm Homes: Local G...
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Boiler Problems
April 14, 2026
A simple guide to resetting your boiler, what the reset button does, and when you should call an engineer instead.
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Boiler Servicing
April 13, 2026
What a boiler service costs in 2026, what a proper service should include and where AR Heating publishes local servic...
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Boiler Problems
April 12, 2026
If your boiler pressure keeps dropping, here are the four most common causes and how to fix them.
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Boiler Problems
April 10, 2026
No hot water? Six quick checks to try before calling an engineer, from boiler pressure to frozen pipes.
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Boilers
April 10, 2026
What does a new boiler cost in 2026? See what changes the installed price, what to compare in a quote and when repair...
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Buying a New Boiler
April 9, 2026
Combi vs system boiler explained: which type suits your home, when to choose each, and whether you can switch.
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Finance & Grants
April 7, 2026
Your options for getting a new boiler on finance, from 0% interest free over 12 or 24 months to longer terms, plus th...
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Buying a New Boiler
April 7, 2026
Five warning signs that your boiler needs replacing from rising energy bills to frequent breakdowns.
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Boiler Problems
April 6, 2026
How to thaw a frozen condensate pipe, what error codes to look for, and how to stop it happening again.
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Power Flushing
April 5, 2026
How to bleed a radiator in 5 minutes. Simple step by step guide plus what to do if bleeding does not fix the problem.
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Boiler Problems
April 4, 2026
Is a leaking boiler dangerous? What to do if your boiler is dripping water, common causes, and when to call an engineer.
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Buying a New Boiler
April 3, 2026
A side-by-side comparison of Worcester Bosch and Vaillant boilers covering reliability, warranty, price, and efficiency.
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Error Codes
April 2, 2026
What the Vaillant F28 error code means, the four most common causes, and how to fix it.
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Error Codes
Error Codes
March 31, 2026
Worcester Bosch EA error code explained: what causes ignition failure and how to fix it.
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Heating Advice
March 30, 2026
How to set your boiler temperature for maximum efficiency and comfort, and the one degree change that saves £80 a year.
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Heating Advice
March 29, 2026
Should you leave your heating on all day? No, and here is why a timer is more efficient.
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March 28, 2026
An engineer-led comparison of Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi and Ideal boilers, including what matters when choosing...
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Buying a New Boiler
March 27, 2026
What your boiler warranty covers, how long it lasts, and the common mistake that voids it.
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Gas Safety
March 26, 2026
What landlords need to know about Gas Safety Certificates, legal requirements, penalties, and how to stay compliant.
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Power Flushing
March 25, 2026
What a powerflush is, whether your heating system needs one, and how to avoid being sold one unnecessarily.
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Finance & Grants
March 24, 2026
ECO4 runs to 31 December 2026. Here is who the scheme is designed to help, why a free boiler is not guaranteed, and h...
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Heating Advice
March 21, 2026
Why annual boiler servicing is essential for safety, warranty protection, and saving money on repairs and energy bills.
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