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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Love the idea of a log burner, but don’t have a chimney? All may not be lostHere’s how you can still have a log burner in your home, plus the alternatives that may suit you better
By Sarah Handley
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Octopus launches £500 air con add-on for its heat pumps — but is it really that affordable?It might seem more affordable than fitting air con, but there's one main caveat to bear in mind
By Sarah Handley
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I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and this is why I think you should too2027 is set to be even hotter than this year
By Sarah Handley
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Air con scams are all over social media right now – how to identify and avoid one this summerExperts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC
By Sarah Handley
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Wait, heat pumps can really cool down houses as well as providing heat?Experts explain how they could be a better option than air con
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Does your landlord have to fit air con if you ask for it? This is where you stand legallyIs your rented home stiflingly hot in summer?
By Sarah Handley
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Can fitting air conditioning boost your home’s value? This is what the experts sayDone well, adding air conditioning could make your home more desirable to potential buyers
By Sarah Handley
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Is air conditioning really going to be banned in the UK? This is what the experts sayThis is the truth behind the rumours, and how you can ensure yours does fall foul of the rules
By Sarah Handley
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Experts reveal the best places to put air conditioning in a housePlus the spots to avoid to get the most out of your investment
By Natasha Brinsmead
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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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Renovating in 2026? Why an E.ON Next heat pump should be on your checklistSponsored by E.ON Next
Get your heating right from day one
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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Ultimate guide to underfloor heatingPros reveal what you need to know about turning your floor into a heat emitter
By Sarah Handley


