Most articles about Worcester Bosch boilers in London make claims without numbers behind them. Hard water is bad, older properties are trickier, book your service before winter. All true, but presented as opinion rather than evidence. Below is what government housing data, water company hardness readings, the latest Which? boiler survey, this winter’s breakdown call … Read more
Most London Homeowners Forget About Their Boiler During Summer. That Could Be a Costly Mistake. When temperatures climb across London, boilers quickly become one of the most ignored appliances in the home. Heating is switched off, radiators sit unused, and many homeowners assume their boiler no longer needs attention until autumn arrives. Unfortunately, this is exactly when hidden problems … Read more
A bathroom renovation should improve your home, not create months of stress, unexpected costs, and frustrating repairs. Yet many London homeowners discover too late that poor planning, rushed decisions, and inexperienced contractors can turn what should be an exciting upgrade into an expensive mistake. At first glance, renovating the bathroom seems straightforward. Choose a new suite, pick up some … Read more
By a Gas Safe Registered Boiler Engineer, London It is 6am. The heating has not come on. You press the boiler’s reset button, and nothing happens. You have got work in two hours and the kids need a bath. I have been doing boiler repairs in London for over ten years. I have seen this exact situation hundreds of times, in flats in Hackney, terraced … Read more
Quick Answer For most London homes, Worcester Bosch is the better choice. It offers a longer warranty (up to 12 years), stronger consumer ratings, and a lower upfront price. Choose Vaillant if you prioritise quieter operation, stainless steel heat exchangers for hard water areas, or cutting-edge smart home integration. Both are A-rated, Gas Safe compatible, … Read more
Most homeowners don’t think about boiler pressure until the heating suddenly stops working properly. Usually, it starts with small signs. One radiator takes longer to warm up. The upstairs rooms feel colder than usual. Hot water pressure seems weaker. Then you glance at the boiler and notice the pressure gauge sitting dangerously low. After spending years working on heating … Read more
Your heating suddenly stops. You walk toward the boiler expecting a quick reset, but instead you see a flashing code like F22, F28, F29, or F75 staring back at you. For many London homeowners, this situation usually starts with confusion. Some people ignore it. Some repeatedly press the reset button. Others search online hoping the … Read more
When your Worcester Bosch boiler suddenly stops working, shows a flashing fault code, or loses pressure without warning, it can quickly become stressful, especially during colder months in London. Over the last 8 years working as heating engineers across London and surrounding areas, we have attended hundreds of Worcester boiler breakdowns in flats, apartments, Victorian … Read more
Seeing the F22 fault code on your Vaillant boiler? If your heating has stopped working, your hot water has gone cold, or the pressure gauge has suddenly dropped, there’s a strong chance your boiler pressure is too low. The Vaillant F22 error code is one of the most common boiler faults in UK homes, especially during winter when boilers are under more … Read more
It usually starts with something small. Maybe your radiators take longer to warm up. Maybe the pressure gauge keeps dropping every few weeks. Sometimes your Worcester Bosch boiler suddenly flashes a strange fault code right before the hot water stops working completely. For many London homeowners, these problems appear without warning, especially during colder months … Read more