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Healthy heating

Things to check before turning the heating back on - Woman turning up thermostat

Five things to check before turning the heating on

Home heating adviceKatie Thompson

5 minutes

HomeServe engineer bleeding a radiator with a radiator key

How to bleed a radiator

Home heating adviceChris Houghton

5 minutes

Calling an engineer as to respond to a common boiler problem

10 common boiler problems

Understanding your boilerYasmin

7 minutes

The front of the boiler measures between 1 and 2 on the pressure gauge. It has just been re-pressurised after having low pressure.

Re-pressurise a boiler with low pressure

Boiler how-toAndy Floyd

6 minutes

A blocked drain being unblocked using a drain rod.

What to do if you have a blocked drain outside

Plumbing adviceLiam Sharkey

13 Nov 2025|

7 minutes

How to diagnose common central heating problems

Home heating adviceMartin Garbutt

28 Oct 2025|

6 minutes

Water damage on a ceiling from a hidden leak.

How to find and fix leaks in your house

Plumbing adviceLiam Sharkey

22 Oct 2025|

8 minutes

A HomeServe engineer completing a boiler service.

Is a boiler service worth it? What you need to know

Understanding your boilerPav Nijjer

11 Aug 2025|

3 minutes

A HomeServe electrician working on a customer’s electrics.

Does home insurance cover electrics?

Electrical advicePav Nijjer

11 Aug 2025|

7 minutes

HomeServe engineer fixing a tap issue for a customer who has Plumbing and Drainage cover

Is plumbing and drainage cover worth it?

Plumbing adviceStuart Baxter

28 Jul 2025|

6 minutes

Exposed copper water pipes underneath some floorboards

Why are my water pipes noisy? Common causes and fixes

Plumbing adviceMartin Garbutt

14 Jul 2025|

5 minutes

A fuse box with a single switch that has tripped

How to Fix a Tripped Fuse

Electrical adviceSam Starbuck

14 Jul 2025|

6 minutes

Why is my boiler leaking water? Common causes

Boiler how-toBrian Sweeney

14 Jul 2025|

7 minutes

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Knowledge Hub

Healthy heating

Five things to check before turning the heating on

How to bleed a radiator

10 common boiler problems

Re-pressurise a boiler with low pressure

More articles

What to do if you have a blocked drain outside

How to diagnose common central heating problems

How to find and fix leaks in your house

Is a boiler service worth it? What you need to know

Does home insurance cover electrics?

Is plumbing and drainage cover worth it?

Why are my water pipes noisy? Common causes and fixes

How to Fix a Tripped Fuse

Why is my boiler leaking water? Common causes

Does your heat pump need servicing?