ONCE UPON A TIME… a householder bought a new replacement boiler. And they all lived happily ever after. Unfortunately, though, boilers don’t live forever. Your water heating will breakdown or become unusable at some point. Do you remember when you bought your current boiler? Like many people, it was probably so long ago no-one can remember […]
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12 Boiler & Heating Checks Before the Cold Weather
AFTER enjoying the warmest August bank holiday weekend since records began, we all start to think about the inevitable change in the British weather as a new school year is about to start. To help ensure our homes are ready for autumn and winter, we’ve prepared a shortlist of 12 boiler and heating checks for you… to ensure […]
How Do I Clear an Airlock in my Pipes?
Is your hot water on the blink? A cold spot on your radiator? You might have an airlock in the pipes of your hot water or heating system. What is an airlock? An airlock is when air becomes trapped in the system. The air in the pipe creates a blockage which gets in the way […]
Should My Boiler Be Well Ventilated?
If you have a condensing boiler then you probably don’t need to worry about boiler ventilation. And if you have had a boiler replaced since April 2005, then you will more than likely have a condensing boiler. The reason why condensing boilers don’t need to be well-ventilated is because they have a balanced flue pipe […]
Is Your Home Gas Safe?
The temperatures have soared outside the last few days – Finally some weather that feels more like summer! Now it’s starting to look as though the heating will finally be switched off until the Autumn, it could be a great time to take a look at your heating system and carry out any maintenance that […]
Will Gas Boilers Be Banned?
You might have seen in the news how the International Energy Agency (IEA) have stated that by 2025, gas boilers should be banned as part of a plan to help save the planet from climate change. According to this intergovernmental organisation, this plan to get rid of gas boilers is one of the 400 steps […]
Boiler Maintenance – Aura’s Top Tips
What do you do to maintain your boiler? Annual boiler services may well have popped into your head. They are very important to do regularly – But that’s not the only thing you can do to help maintain your boiler. Looking after your boiler is something we see commonly overlooked by homeowners in the UK. […]
What are the different boiler types, and which boiler do I need?
Maybe you’re in the market for a new boiler, or perhaps you would like to know whether the type of boiler you already have is the right choice for your home. In this quick guide to boiler types, we’ll explain the different types of boiler as well as the pros and cons of each one […]
