Heating and Cooling
Heating and Cooling advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Heating and Cooling
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These two easy solutions prevent my glazed patio doors from making my home overheatThese affordable tricks mean my house stays nice and cool in the summer, without compromising on garden views
By Amy Reeves
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Air conditioning doesn't have to be an eye-sore — experts reveal how to get a more stylish finishDo you have to sacrifice style in the name of comfort this summer? Not necessarily
By Natasha Brinsmead
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5 things I do every summer that are making parts of my house unbearably hotExperts told me I'd been falling foul of these common mistakes
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I've had fitted air con for 12 months — this is how much I've actually used itIf you're debating installing air conditioning, read this first
By Sarah Handley
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Is underfloor heating going to be banned in the UK?This is what the experts told me about the rumours
By Sarah Handley
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6 brilliant features my house has that kept it cool in the heatwaveMy friends thought I had AC in my home during the heatwave, but it was actually these design elements that kept it cool
By Amy Reeves
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5 things the heatwave taught me about how my home handles heatThis is what I'm doing to improve it before the next hot spell hits
By Sarah Handley
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5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always haveHeatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot
By Sarah Handley
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Got a conservatory that's already starting to overheat?I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Is it time to ditch the boiler? How E.ON Next's heat pumps could lower your energy costsSponsored by E.ON Next
Modernise your heating system by switching to an energy-efficient heat pump
By Ideal Home
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Reduce your household emissions: how a heat pump from E.ON Next could helpSponsored by E.ON Next
A heat pump could be the ideal solution for those wanting to cut their carbon footprint
By Ideal Home
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What are heat pumps and are they worth installing?Sponsored by E.ON Next
Upgrade your gas boiler to an energy efficient alternative
By Ideal Home
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How do I know if a heat pump is right for my home?7 questions to ask yourself or a professional
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Have the rules around log burners changed?I’m a heating expert, and this is what you should know about potential legislative updates
By Sarah Handley
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A heat pump won’t work at my house, but these are the alternatives I’m consideringThere's a promising sustainable option that I'm very interested in
By Amy Reeves
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Are woodburning stoves going to be banned in the UK?This is what the experts told me about the rumours
By Sarah Handley
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I thought replacing my boiler would be time-consuming and complicated - but with BOXT, it only took about 20 minutes of my timeRead my review of the BOXT boiler installation service
By Lauren Bradbury
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What you can and can't burn in a multi-fuel stove – the 5 things you should always avoidKeep cosy and warm with the correct fuel choices
By Holly Reaney
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This is how to determine what size log burner you needPros explain how to get the heat output right, and reveal what can happen if you get it wrong
By Sarah Handley
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3 places you should never install underfloor heating according to expertsPlus the spots where you should proceed with caution
By Sarah Handley
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What does underfloor heating run off? These are the heat source options that work, and the one that experts agree is the bestEverything you need to know
By Sarah Handley
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Ignoring log burner ventilation requirements is a huge mistakeExperts explain why it’s crucial to get it right, and the consequences if you don't
By Sarah Handley
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Wet vs electric underfloor heating – are you making a huge mistake fitting one over the other?This is what the heating pros say the right choice depends on
By Sarah Handley
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I applied for log burner building regs myself — this is what all homeowners need to knowIt's crucial you get it right
By Natasha Brinsmead
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3 reasons I regret not putting underfloor heating in my home officeIt’s definitely moving up my priority list
By Sarah Handley
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I thought it would be a bad idea to put a log burner in a conservatoryBut heating experts say it could be key to a cosy garden room in winter
By Sarah Handley
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These 5 underfloor heating mistakes will make your system cost more to run and less efficientNo wonder experts say they should be avoided
By Sarah Handley


