Is your home ready for winter? This is one question every homeowner needs to ask themselves at this time of year. After all, the last thing you want is to run out of hot water or heating over Christmas! However, if you have not maintained your heating system over the winter, this can easily happen. The good news is that it is not too late to get your boiler serviced.

Your central heating system is a vital component of your home, essential for keeping you warm throughout the colder months of the year.

Combination boilers (also known as combi boilers) have become a nationwide phenomenon, with over 70% of UK homes choosing to switch over the past few years. Not only have people been switching from regular hot water or system boilers, but it is also now thought that this will be the go-to for first-time buyers and recommended when upgrading or replacing an old system. Whilst the statistics are staggering and many locals are investing in new combi boilers in Bristol, you may still have reservations about what it is and how this can benefit your home. Here we have put together a guide to the latest industry innovation to help you decide whether the switch from old to new is worth it.

If your boiler breaks down and you call out an engineer, you should always check the detail around the issue. It might not always be best to repair your current boiler, due to age, efficiency or other factors. If your boiler frequently breaks down, or if the repair work sounds significant, discuss the options to replace it with your engineer.