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Why bringing things to a boil may save thousands

Scottish Daily Express

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July 02, 2025

WITH the UK basking in a sizzling summer heatwave, switching on the central heating might sound like madness.

- Edited by Harvey Jones

However, according to one boiler expert, firing it up for just a few minutes could save households up to £3,000 in repair bills this coming autumn.

Ben Price, co-founder of boiler supplier Heatable, warns that leaving your boiler idle all summer is a common but costly mistake.

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