Quick answer: You should be having your boiler serviced once a year to make sure that it’s working safely and efficiently. Why do I need to get my boiler serviced regularly? As with most appliances, the better you take care of them, the better they work and the longer they last. Making sure you have […]
New Boilers
Different types of boilers
If you are after a new heating system or just some advice and recommendations for the best type of heating for your home, please take a look around the website at our article, “The best type of heating for your home”. To elaborate on some of these points and assist with making any decisions or […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Gas Safe Register and Gas Safe Registered Engineers
What is the Gas Safe Register? The Gas Safe, or Safety, Register is the UK’s list of qualified engineers who are legally authorised to work on gas appliances. If any tradespeople carry out gas work who are not on the register, they can face fines and even prison time. Incompetent gas work is dangerous, so […]
Costs of Having a New Boiler Installed – Things to Consider
Boilers become less efficient and often unreliable as they age, meaning expensive engineer call-outs and increasing fuel bills, so having a replacement boiler fitted might be the only option. There are many factors to take into consideration when buying a new boiler: What type do you need? Which brand to go for? How much does […]