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 Size Boiler Do You Need?
It is important to find a boiler that suits your home. If the boiler is too small, it would not be able to produce enough hot water or heat your home effectively. On the other hand if it is too big then it would use more fuel, increasing your energy bills and your carbon footprint! […]
A New Boiler is an Important Investment
This might come as a surprise, but out of all the improvements you can make to your home to increase its value, the most profitable one is to have a new boiler installed. This discovery was borne out of research carried out by Henry Prior, a property expert, and the comparison website GoCompare. Henry Prior […]
New Boiler and Central Heating Grants
If your boiler is faulty or more than 5 years old, or if your home does not have a central heating system then Government-backed grants are available for those who fit the criteria. These grants cover some or all of the cost of replacements/fittings, and are part of the ECO scheme (“Energy Companies Obligation”). This […]
Are your radiators working properly?
Why is Your Radiator Cold at the Bottom? A radiator which is cold at the bottom but hot at the top will not be heating your home effectively. This means you’ll either be feeling cold or you’ll be turning the thermostat up to try and compensate for the lack in heat. Turning the heating up […]
How to Fix a Frozen Condensate Pipe
As the temperature is set to plummet again, the chance is higher that your boiler’s condensate pipe will freeze. This results in your boiler switching itself off to prevent damage from flooding as water cannot get through, leaving you without heating. However you can fix this problem yourself easily, or even prevent it happening in […]
Find the Cause of Your Noisy Boiler
If your boiler has started to make strange noises, don’t panic! Here’s our guide to finding out what is causing it and what to do about it. Of course, every boiler makes a certain amount of noise in normal day-to-day operations, but when you start hearing additional odd sounds, there is more than likely a […]
