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 short list of 12 boiler and heating checks for you… to […]
What is a Radiator Valve?
Installing new central heating, a new boiler or even just new radiators is a great way to improve the efficiency of your heating and the comfort and distribution around your premises of heat but a lot of the performance of the radiators is based around the radiator valves you select. Not something the standard person […]
Need to reset your boiler?
A central heating system without a boiler is a human without a brain or a heart! Basically it’s not ideal and is almost pointless. Many modern appliances may “lock out” as a safety feature where there is a potential fault, this is also one of the first things to try (as with most items) if […]
If your Gas Boiler isn’t working – tips to find out why
When your gas boiler stops working it may feel like the end of the world! Try our simple tricks to try before calling in the experts. Whilst here at Aura Gas we are more than happy to assist you, we can assist you with some simple tricks and tips for you to try yourself first […]
Boiler replacement guide
Types of boiler There are three basic types of boiler: Conventional, Combination and System A conventional boiler is the sort of boiler that comes with a water tank or cylinder where hot water is kept. Gallons of water can be heated or stored and then used later, this also means the hot water pressure will […]
What are magnetic filters?
What is a magnetic filter and why do you need one? A magnetic filter is a special filter used to help prevent sludge or debris build up that could damage the heating system and they are installed on the pipework of the boiler. It does not have any mechanical parts and works using a magnet […]
Do I need a Plumber or a Heating Engineer?
The two roles can seem quite similar which explains the possible confusion. Let us help you! The roots of plumbing originate from the Roman times! The word plumbum means “lead” in Latin and of course, plumbers in these times used to work with lead pipes. The modern plumber of course, no longer works with lead. […]
