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The best boilers of 2019

Home technology is coming on in leaps and bounds at the moment, and home owners are reaping the rewards in the form of better efficiency. But replacing your boiler could yield other benefits too, like the ability to turn your heating on and off from your phone.

If your old boiler isn’t heating your home as it should, or you’re ready to upgrade your home heating system, we’ve put together a list of boilers for you to look at.


Worcester Bosch GreenStar Classic

Worcester Bosch are a huge brand in home heating, with a reputation for reasonable prices and  reliable performance. The GreenStar CDi Classic is, like its predecessors, one of the simplest combi boilers available to UK consumers in 2019. Users benefit from instant hot water and complete protection against frost.

Worcester Bosch is such a well-known brand that it’s really easy to access support and parts if something goes wrong. There are many different boilers in its range, and it remains a highly recommended brand for all sizes of property.


Viessman Vitodens 200-W

If you like your tech to be a little more up to date, this boiler will delight thanks to its advanced touchscreen control panel. With a few taps, you can see exactly how warm the house is, how warm the boiler is, and even check the temperature outside. What’s more, this boiler has WiFi, so you can use an app on your phone to change settings on the boiler without having to use the touchscreen at all.

If you need a new boiler and thermostat, you may find that it makes more sense to invest in a boiler like this rather than getting a basic boiler and a separate smart thermostat for it.

 

Grant Vortex Eco-Utility 15-21

This oil boiler is the cheapest in the Grant range for 2019 and is suitable for any home with an oil-based heating system. Typically, oil boilers are present in rural properties where mains gas is not an option, and Grant produces models from 12-70kW. The Eco range is available at 15-35kW and boasts a stainless steal heat exchanger.

Grant is a well-known brand in this sector. The Vortex Utility 15-21 is a floor-standing unit, but there are wall mounted alternatives. Grant also makes models that can be installed both indoors and out. Research suggests that you could save on your oil costs by replacing any boiler that is more than 15 years old. Additionally, Grant offers a 5-year guarantee if you use one of its approved installers.

New Boiler? Boiler Cover is the Essential Upgrade

When you’ve chosen your new boiler, don’t forget to buy cover to ensure that it continues to run as well as the day it was installed. At Row.co.uk, you can get cover for your entire heating system if you wish, with unlimited claims via our dedicated 24-hour hotline. Get a quote for your boiler cover now and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a brand new, fully covered boiler.

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

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What's the Best Camera Phone For You?

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What's the Best Camera Phone For You?

Camera phones have come in a lot in the past 5 years. We’ve gone from small, grainy
snapshots to full-on 4K and stunning dual-lens portrait shots. Yet for many people, a top-of-
the-range camera will be overkill.

Do you need the latest model, or could you get perfectly good snaps from an older mobile
phone?


iPhone Camera Quality
Apple’s iPhones have long been known for their superb photo quality, although it’s fair to say
that other manufacturers are catching up. Still, Apple’s reliability and consistency -- and the
quality of its hardware -- means that many people still reach for an iPhone when they want a
camera that performs well.
The iPhone 8 and iPhone X are Apple’s current flagships, and both take stunning pictures;
the portrait mode uses two lenses to bring the foreground into sharp detail, thanks to optical
rather than digital zoom. If you have kids, you can be sure that this is the best option for
shots you can frame for grandparents.
Used iPhones are still worth considering; the iPhone 7 also has dual cameras, while the
iPhone 5S and 6 still take perfectly good shots with just one rear-facing camera. If you don’t
need to take snapshots of people, and you’re looking for good value, the iPhone 6 strikes a
good balance.
But if you want the latest and greatest, a shiny new iPhone might be the best option for you.

Android Phone Cameras
Android phones historically had pretty poor cameras; their reputation was marred by cheap
devices that skimped on ‘luxuries’ like decent lenses.
However, big brands have stepped up their game, and some Android phones now rival the
iPhone for picture quality -- even if you buy used, not new.
Google’s Pixel range offers good photo quality. Both the Pixel 2 and the original Pixel have
good colour balance. Crucially, Google did a great job of getting pictures in low light to look
less noisy than some previous handsets carrying its brand name.
Samsung, as always, is worth a mention. The S9 and S9+ both have variable apertures to
tackle that low light noise problem. But if you’re on a budget, you can get a used Samsung
S8 for a much lower price and achieve excellent quality pictures with the same aperture lens.

However, Android phones are coming on in leaps and bounds, so a new device could be a
good investment.

Do You Really Need a High-Spec Camera?
If you don’t take photos to print, and you mainly use your camera outdoors in the daytime,
you probably don’t need to splash out on the latest phone with fancy lenses and advanced
features you may never use.
A used mobile phone will give you good enough pictures to share on social media. And let’s
face it: that’s all some of us use our phones for anyway.
As with all tech purchases, buying a used mobile phone is about balancing quality and
features, and you might be better off prioritising more useful features and compromising on
the camera a little.

Insuring Your Smartphone
If you splash out on the newest phone, you’ll need to ensure it’s protected. That’s where
Row.co.uk can help. You can get an online quote for the cost of covering your smartphone,
whether it’s an Apple, a Samsung, an HTC, a Sony, or another brand we’ve not mentioned
yet.
Smartphone insurance starts from £1.49 a month. Get your quote now.

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

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