If your boiler needs constant repairs, makes odd noises, struggles to warm your home, then you apparently need a new one. Take a look at this list of symptoms that your boiler’s on its last throes. 1. Your energy bills are increasing A boiler’s efficiency will usually decrease as it Read more…
The gas safe engineer will be Visually inspecting all gas appliances, pipework, and flues to identify any problems or potential problems • Checking that all necessary ventilation is provided • Testing flue flow to make sure combustible materials are removed • Checking that all flame failure devices are operating properly Read more…
It’s the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that all gas equipment and appliances pass an annual safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The landlord has to provide new tenants with a copy of the gas certificate when they move in and existing tenants within 28 days of Read more…
What are the key gas safety responsibilities for a landlord? In regards to gas safety, the law states that landlords must: A landlord must maintain gas appliances. You are responsible for taking care of the gas appliances and installations including the pipework, appliances and flues. Anything done on these appliances Read more…
On average, the life expectancy of a boiler is around 15 years. Most boiler manufacturers offer at least a five-year warranty, but in some cases even more. For example, the Ideal Vogue Max boiler has a warranty for twelve years and the Baxi 800 series has a warranty of ten. Read more…
It’s a smart thermostat that allows control of your heating remotely from your mobile, tablet or laptop. And if you have a hot water tank you can control your hot water too. It could save you up to £110 a year on your heating bill. There are many pros of Read more…
Many people consider boiler servicing not important. In fact, a study was done by uSwitch in 2013 discovered that 1 in 10 households (around 2 million homes in the UK) have never had their boiler serviced. Why Is Annual Boiler Servicing Important? There are four reasons for having an annual Read more…
Pros of combi boilers: Combi boilers are very energy-efficient, most produced with an efficiency rating of 90% or higher. Hot water is delivered at the same pressure as the mains, giving you a powerful hot shower without needing to have a shower pump. Their compact size means they save space Read more…
55% of your energy bills is spent on heating. According to the Energy Saving Trust: “Heating accounts for about 55% of what you spend in a year on energy bills, so an efficient boiler makes a big difference.” The biggest reason for modern combi boiler efficiency is down to condensing Read more…
The price of a MagnaClean filter will depend on the model chosen and the pipework size on your heating system. ADEY MagnaClean Product Pipework Size Potential Cost MagnaClean Professional 2 22mm £100 – £110 MagnaClean Professional 2XP 28mm £150 – £300 MagnaClean TwinTech 22mm £100 – £115 If you need Read more…