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Buying a new house and unsure on the set up?
Hey all, I'm buying a house which has been modified by the current owner, basically their is no radiators upstairs anymore and no boiler at all. There is a gas fire downstairs and to heat the water it uses a solar panel on the roof which gives boiling water throughout the summer but only around 20% during the winter. This…
Boiler not producing hot water
Hi all Boiler is a Main Combi 24 HE. I need some advice on where to go from here. We moved into our rented house Dec 2015, and the boiler hasn't ever produced hot water - it gets to about 40C in the kitchen (with the hot water temp on the boiler set to full), but the shower and bath get lukewarm at best. It will also go…
Electricity Switch
I recently did an electric switch comparison online and the cheapest was a company call Iresa Ltd. Just wondered if anybody has any experience of them. I'm all for saving but when it's a company I know nothing about I don't want to end up suffering with bad customer service or other problems just to get a cheaper deal.…
LPG Tumble Dryer
I have had gas tumble dryers for many years and find them very economical. I am moving house to an area which does not have gas and I see it is possible to buy an LPG Tumble Dryer. Does anyone know if they are economical when there are no other LPG products used in the property. Any help would be appreciated.
What's the best heating for an old stone house?
I am currently trying to work out the best central heating system for a very old stone cottage, which currently has a Rayburn that has been condemned and a few storage heaters dotted around! I am trying to find the best option for the long term money wise (already guessing it will be a big investment initially), as we may…
Warm homes payment. Can I switch?
I have just received the "warm homes" payment of £140. I am thinking of switching supplier, I want to switch to e.on who also participate in the scheme. What will happen to my £140? Will it come with me?
AGA query
Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help us out on something. We're having the kitchen redone, and have inherited an AGA (electric/night storage). I really wanted white quartz or white granite worktops, but the guy who did the templating of the worktop is saying that the area around the AGA might discolour due to the heat…
Energy Club - Eon v ?!
I joined energy club and was heartened that I was likely to save money. I had dual fuel with Eon and have been with them for years, my current contract runs out on 27th January. Imagine how I felt when I started getting quotes from the Energy Club recommendations. Not one single one was cheaper and in fact was going to…
Main/room thermostat
Hi, My 'on the wall' thermo is a cheap looking 'Elite' type. Two wires in from boiler. I keep having to turn it up >'click'/boiler on, then down > 'click'/boiler off, for the rads to warm up. Boiler therms all set fine. I asked the BG engineer when he came to service, about thermos and of course he wanted to sell me the…
Goodbye BG Collective Fix Feb 2017
Burning treated wood
Hi everyone I have just had some decking installed in the garden and they trader who did it had a lot of off cuts and spare bits that I asked to keep as I may be able to burn. Am I safe doing this? I know the decking boards cant be burnt as they are pressure treated and there is only a little bit of this anyway. The rest…
British Gas free electric tariff
I am on the BG free electric tariff and have just got my bill. I was wondering if any others find the bill hard to check against? I have taken readings every Saturday at the beginning and end of the free time as I thought I would be able to check against the bill but no. There is nowhere to check on the my energy portal…
Flipper
Hi any thoughts on Flipper ...gas electric ...anyone seen the advert Bob
Can I have an open fire?
We recently had our chimney breasts opened up to enable us to have open fires. When we tried to test it, it filled our neighbours house with smoke :-( We are looking for a way around this... our builder says we may have to have wood burning stoves instead with a new flue up the chimney, but I would much prefer an open…
Boiler breakdown cover with Admiral insurance
Boiler breakdown cover with Admiral insurance. Phoned up on the 2nd 2pm explained had child and person with cf was told would be put on priority call back 2-4 hours. Around 7pm I phoned back and was told no one would be coming out. Said I could book in to a hotel and reclaim the money, But only for accommodation not…
Boilersonline.com offering Free Gourmet Society Card
Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that there is a company online called "boilersonline,com" kind of like a broker for all types of new boilers and installations (LPG, Oil, Combi and Gas). They are offering a Free Gourmet Society Card (Worth £69.99) if you buy a boiler through them. Just thought it was worth a mention. I…
Is my heating really inefficient?
I am after some advice and opinions. I've only just started properly living in my first property (a sortof 1 bedroom bungalow that's raised with a small street going under it to a courtyard). I already knew it wasn't the most efficient home being "F" rated by the agents that advertised it but as winter has set in I'm…
Should I change from oil to electric ch boiler?
We are in a no-gas village and so have an oil ch and combi hw system. The boiler is eight years old and has started to become unreliable. A couple of neighbours have electric boilers for heating and hw and swear by them. I'm tempted because of the reduced maintenance costs and being able to ditch the ugly (and sometimes…
Tightly fitted log burner
I have recently visited a relative who has had a log burner (I'm not sure if it is dual fuel or just log)fitted tightly into the recess of the stone fireplace. It only sticks out a couple of inches at most and has no air gap around it at all. Surely this is dangerous? Does anyone know whether I am right in my worry about…
fire brick placed on baffle plate
I have a Dunsley Highlander 5 multiburner, and i noticed on the enviroburn model they place a firebrick on the the baffle plate . I had a spare firebrick and placed one on my baffle plate even though it originally didnt have one and i wanted to know if someone knew if this would also improve efficiency or was nor…

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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payments this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to all pensioners in England and Wales this winter – but will be clawed back automatically from those earning over £35,000 a year, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis.
Car finance mis-selling update: regulator prepares for compensation scheme – and warns against using claims firms
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Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
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Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
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Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
If you had an energy prepayment meter forcibly installed or your smart meter was remotely switched to prepay mode without your permission, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £1,000 and may even be eligible to have your energy debts written off.

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