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 […]
Boiler Top Tips
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 […]
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. […]
What is an Airlock?
If you turn on your tap and no water is coming out or if your radiators are not heating you might have an airlock, but what is an airlock? To clarify, because of course, air is lighter than water – it can often get trapped in the water network pipes. Any bends or twists present […]
Gas or Electric Central Heating
The central heating system within a property is one of the most intensively used household appliances and yet, is also the most ignored. Unless the heating suddenly stops working or your water isn’t heating, faults can go unnoticed and more importantly, it might be wasting money! If you’ve taken the plunge to help the environment […]
