On most combi boilers, yes. Turning the heating flow temperature down to around 60°C lets the boiler run as it was designed to, and research for Nesta estimated it can cut a household's gas use by about 9%.
Almost certainly, yes. There's no law saying a homeowner has to service a boiler, but nearly every manufacturer's guarantee depends on a service every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
For some homes, yes. For others, putting the money aside works out cheaper. Here's how to tell which you are, and what to check in any plan, ours included.
A boiler service with us is £120 including VAT. It's included in every Home Care plan, from £11 a month. Here's what you get for it, and what to ask when you compare prices.
Since February 2022, every home in Scotland needs a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a boiler, fire, stove or flue, as well as interlinked smoke and heat alarms. Here's what that means for you.




