The future is here when it comes to your heating! Smart heating systems let you control your temperature via your smartphone or tablet – and there are some great cost saving benefits to be had. This is particularly handy for when you’ve realised you’ve left the heating on while you’re out and are far away […]
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Even the best boiler will become temperamental over the years, and will eventually break down for good. We all know that sinking feeling when your boiler catches you unawares and gives up the ghost just as a cold snap’s on the way, so get to know the warning signs of a boiler that’s on the […]
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If your radiators aren’t heating up when they’re supposed to, there are quite a few reasons why it could be. But, if you’ve got a combi boiler, then the most common culprit is often a low water pressure. Your boiler should usually be operating with a water pressure between 1 and 1.5 bars, but can […]
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Everyone knows that your boiler is most likely to break exactly when you need it the most – which will always be in winter! But boilers tend to give up the ghost when it’s coldest because that’s when we use them the most, and forcing your boiler to work harder without taking care of it […]
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We hope you don’t think it’s a bit preachy when we say that we’ve all got a responsibility to go green, to do more with less energy, and to look for alternatives that do less damage to the planet. Not only is it great for the environment, moving towards green energy can help create jobs, […]
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When there’s something wrong with your plumbing – a leaky pipe or a dripping tap – or you’re working on an upgrade, like a new sink, there’s always the temptation to try it yourself. And while it is possible to work out small jobs with the help of some YouTube tutorials, sometimes it really is […]
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When it comes to choosing a new boiler, there’s plenty of options out there – and it can be difficult to know exactly where to start. Everyone’s home is a little bit different – the environment, age of the house, number of radiators, and the size of your family can all influence your boiler needs. […]
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Nowadays, most of us take gas central heating for granted, and when it breaks down it can be your worst nightmare. But if we look back at the 1940s, 50s and 60s, then things were a little different. Warming tin baths in front of the coal fire for the whole family to bathe in, or […]
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When it comes to preparing for your heating system to be installed, having your boiler swapped, or even your system upgraded, then there are a few things that should be done prior to the engineers arriving on the day. It’s nothing major – there’s just a few things you can do to make sure central […]
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You can never really rely on good old British weather – even in summer, you might find yourself needed to stick the heating on when it’s particularly overcast out. But in autumn and winter, keeping the heating on is usually a total necessity. But finding the balance between staying warm through the winter months and […]
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