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Air Conditioning Maintenance UK: How to Keep Your AC Running Like New
In the UK, air conditioning is often treated as a low-fuss luxury - a handy extra for heatwaves, not something that needs much TLC. But even in our famously mild climate, skipping maintenance can lead to sluggish cooling, sky-high energy bills, and pricey repairs down the line.

Air Conditioning Maintenance UK: How to Keep Your AC Running Like New
In the UK, air conditioning is often treated as a low-fuss luxury - a handy extra for heatwaves, not something that needs much TLC. But even in our famously mild climate, skipping maintenance can lead to sluggish cooling, sky-high energy bills, and pricey repairs down the line.

Do You Need Planning Permission To Install Solar Panels?
Do you need planning permission to have solar panels installed in the UK? And what about building regulations? Here, we explore the common scenerios.

Solar Tracking Systems UK - How Do They Work?
What are solar trackers and can you use them in the UK? Here we explore their utility and potential limitations.

Enphase Microinverter Review: Updated for 2025
How does the Enphase Microinverter series compare to standard inverters? Here we review the brand and explore their advantages.

Best Air Conditioning Units UK – Ranked & Reviewed for 2025
With UK summers heating up faster than a Sunday roast, air conditioning is no longer a luxury, it’s becoming a household essential. Whether you’re struggling through sticky nights or melting in your home office, the right AC unit can seriously boost your comfort.

Leaking Radiator Lockshield Valve: Causes and Fixes
There are a few reasons a radiator might spring a leak. Corroded base? Faulty TRV? Loose valve? All fair game. But in this guide, we’re focusing on one pesky culprit in particular - the leaking lockshield valve.

What Is a Condensate Pipe? And Why Your Boiler Relies on It
Your boiler has a condense pipe, but do you need it? (It's going to freeze)

Radiators Not Heating Up? How to Fix It (Even After Bleeding)
"If you've lost the heat from your radiators, you've lost the soul from your home" - Gandhi (we think). Anyway, enough of that nonsense, let's get to the TRUTH of why your radiators aren't heating up.

Ideal Boiler L2 Fault Code - How To Fix
Ideal boiler showing an L2 fault code? It's not your fault... or is it?

What’s a Good SEER Rating for an Air Conditioner?
You’re shopping for an air conditioner or heat pump, and up pops this thing called a SEER rating. Sounds like a robot from Star Wars, but nope - it’s actually what tells you whether your new kit will keep you cool without sending your leccy bill into orbit.

Best Wall-Mounted AC Units in the UK
Tired of the heat? Consider installing a wall-mounted AC unit – here’s our picks for the very best in the UK.

What Are The Best Solar Panels In The UK? (2025)
Are you on the hunt for the best solar panels currently for sale in the UK? We have been, too, and aside from a great tan, we’ve also got a list of the best solar panels for 2025.