Keeping your system water (the water that circulates in your pipes and radiators) clean and free of sludge will make your heating system more efficient. It’s also good for the ongoing life of your ...

The best smart thermostats can make heating and cooling more convenient, and maybe save you money too. By allowing you to remotely control your home temperature, they can help reduce your energy ...

This system is highly efficient; for every unit of energy that goes in, you get around three units of heat out. Despite these virtues, heat pumps haven’t been widely adopted in the UK yet.

A malfunction in the heating system of a New Hampshire vacation home led to carbon monoxide leaking inside the building, which authorities suspect killed a Newton family of four on Christmas.

In the UK, there are two main types of underfloor heating available to homeowners, electric underfloor heating (often called a dry system) and hydronic underfloor system (called a wet system ...

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experts flag an "easy" radiator solution. A recent study by Enertek International has exposed that sludgy heating systems may be cranking up your bills by a staggering 25%. Sam Price, the mind ...

SIX simple steps could ensure your radiators heat up in minutes over Christmas and keep your family warm and cosy. Ensuring your heating system runs as efficiently as possible will not only keep ...

Signs of sludge in the system include cold patches on your radiator, the bottom feeling unusually cold, or the unit taking a long time to heat up. Beyond efficiency, the issue of dirty central ...

The attack on Israel raised several questions about the reliability of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. It has exposed significant weaknesses in Israel’s air defense capabilities ...

A tune-up will also help heating systems run more efficiently, he said. Always close the furnace flue, or else it will lead heat outside the house, advises Wolfe. Lastly, manually turn down the ...