It’s sometimes difficult to find the money to spend on something like a boiler service, particularly when your boiler is still working just fine, but if your boiler breaks down, it could end up causing you extra expense; you may need to have it repaired or replaced, and don’t forget the inconvenience of lengthy periods of time without hot water and heating.  If you don’t want to be left out in the cold this winter, take note of these great reasons to have your boiler serviced regularly. Read More »

There’s nothing like having your central heating regularly serviced by a qualified heating engineer to keep your house toasty and warm.  But even the most well maintained systems can go wrong from time to time.  Here’s how you can solve some of the most common heating problems. Read More »

Going solar can not only reduce your heating and electricity bills but it can also reduce your carbon footprint too.  If you are lucky enough to generate more electricity than you use, and you sell your excess back to the National Grid, then going solar can also earn you an extra income too.  This is the dream for most people who make the switch to solar but before you make any firm plans, you need to know if your property and roof are suitable for solar panel installation. Read More »

It sounds almost too good to be true; cutting your fuel bills and your carbon footprint – yet with the simple installation of an air source heat pump you really could achieve both.

Air source heat pumps work by collecting the inexhaustible and free supply of outdoor air and converting it into either heat or hot water for the home.  As almost 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions are produced from domestic heating systems the new air source heat pumps are very good news indeed. Read More »

The Renewable Heat Incentive for domestic properties is to launch in 2012, meaning that, for homeowners across the UK, there’s never been a better time to invest in solar water heating systems. The RHI is designed to encouraged the use of renewable energy in homes across the UK, in line with government plans to reduce the country’s carbon emissions by 80% by the year 2050. Under the scheme, homeowners with solar energy systems can receive financial rewards for the energy they produce to heat and run their household appliances. Read More »

If your boiler is around ten years old, it could be time to replace it. Older boilers are less efficient, use more fuel and produce less heat than newer, condensing boilers. Despite the initial cost, by buying a new boiler, you could be saving yourself a significant amount on your heating bills. According to Boilers.org.uk, an old boiler costs the average household around £634 a year compared to a new energy-efficient boiler which costs a household only £401. There are also plenty of grants and special offers available if you feel you can’t afford the full cost of a new boiler so it’s worth checking out if you qualify. Read More »

When you hire an engineer to service your home gas appliances, such as your oven or boiler, it is very important to make sure they are Gas Safe Registered. Poorly serviced or incorrectly installed appliances can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, and it is thought that low standards of workmanship account for almost all deaths caused by gas leakage. You can easily check whether your gas engineer is Gas Safe Registered by visiting www.gassaferegister.co.uk or calling 0800 408 5500. Read More »

Not all homes have gas and there are many that can’t have gas installed at all.  Some new property developments in London for instance can’t have gas as the space that the buildings are in is too enclosed or the flue system is not adequate.  So what is the best way to heat a home and have a constant supply of hot water if you can’t have gas central heating fitted? Read More »

This is the question that I always go back to when changes are afoot in my business; whether that’s when we’ve expanded or when new services have been offered.  It’s the question that keeps me, and my whole team, on our toes. Read More »