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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
