Energy bills tend to skyrocket during winter months, and it’s understandable why that is so. A Provident Personal Credit survey discovered that already, 18% of UK residents are concerned about the cost of their winter bills. As worrying as this sounds, here are some strategies you can employ to save energy.
Which boiler is right for my home?
If your boiler needs replacing it can be hard to know which boiler is the best option for you and your home. There are several different kinds of boiler, each of which will suit different homes and different needs.
My boiler is leaking, what do I do?
Finding a leak because there is water under your boiler might be alarming, and will have you asking why my boiler is leaking and what should I do? The thing is there are two likely scenarios to this. Your boiler either needs a repair or is due to be replaced. The main thing to do is to recognise why your boiler is leaking and to take the right action. Here are some of the things to think about:
How a new boiler can reduce your carbon footprint
We are causing a lot of damage to the planet and so much so that we’re losing wildlife and risking the lives of future generations. The more we can all do to help, the better. Here’s how installing a new boiler can reduce your carbon footprint.
The Benefits of Powerflushing
Powerflushing is a technique designed to increase the efficiency of your central heating system. It works by pumping cleaning chemicals through your pipes and radiators under pressure, removing gunk and sludge along the way.
People usually get Powerflushing when problems with their radiators persist, even after professional bleeding. The technique offers a second strategy for reducing cold spots on radiators and making heating kick into action more rapidly.
Let’s take a look at the benefits in more detail:
Regular boiler servicing
Knowing when to service your boiler can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re a first-time homeowner that hasn’t had to book an appointment before.
Although most people prefer to get their boiler serviced just before the colder months begin, we’re here to get your boiler serviced in summer in time for the winter!
Aside from the benefits of saving money and running an efficient home, here are a number of reasons you should service your boiler in the summer months:
Coronavirus update – We’re still here
To all our customers – we’re still here! We’re fully aware of the worrying pandemic that is going on, but we want to reassure our customers that we are still here and operating as normally as we can.
Home Energy Saving Advice
Whilst most of us are spending much more time at home, many may be worrying about their energy usage and fear of rising energy bills.
It is important that whilst we’re all staying home that we’re still comfortable and safe. We understand that these uncertain times can be worrying for many and whilst we’re not in the middle of winter, we are all still likely to be using our central heating for large parts of the day.
How to know what size boiler you need
If you are about to install a new boiler you should do some research into what size boiler is best suited for your home. Boiler size is defined by the style of house you live in and how you use a central heating system each day. For example, are you often out of the house during the day or indoors most of the time, so may need the boiler on for longer?
What is included in a boiler service?
Most of you should know that you should have your boiler serviced every year. It is the only way to ensure your boiler continues to operate efficiently and safely. However, have you ever taken a moment to think about what work is actually completed during a boiler service?
As boiler services can only be completed by qualified Gas Safe engineers, it is something that most of us may have no idea about. However, we like to keep our customers informed so we have put together a simple breakdown of what is done so that you can understand why it is so important.
