Boiler

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What it really means

The machine (usually gas) that heats your water and radiators — the heart of a UK home in winter. If it breaks, report it to the landlord straight away; heating and hot water are their responsibility to fix.

Chinese explanation

加热热水和暖气片的设备（通常烧燃气）——英国住宅冬天的"心脏"。锅炉坏了要立即报告房东；供暖和热水的维修是房东的责任。

Example conversation

A: There’s no hot water this morning. B: The boiler’s probably lost pressure — report it to the agent today.

A：今天早上没热水了。 B：可能是锅炉压力掉了——今天就报给中介。

What you could say back

“The boiler isn't working — please could someone come and repair it?”

Related phrases

Central heating Gas safety certificate Reporting repairs

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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