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Save money with the right heating controls

Many people think installing a new boiler is the best way to save money on their heating bills, and sometimes it is. But if you have the wrong type of controls - or none at all - installing a condensing boiler may well be a waste of time and money. If you're in doubt as to what you need, the Energy Saving Trust's website will give a good indication to what controls suit which boiler. It's a good idea to check, as having the right controls will save you money.

Carbon Monoxide Street!

The recent Coronation Street storyline where Fizz Stape was poisoned by carbon monoxide from a boiler that had been badly fixed by a friend has helped to highlight the importance of using a Gas Safe-registered engineer to install all household gas appliances. Gas Safe engineers have to take exams in order to be qualified to work with gas appliances and are also regularly inspected to ensure their work is up to standard.

Boiler Services

With the cold weather soon arriving now is the time to make sure all your boilers are working as efficiently as possible by getting them serviced. “how much does a service cost” most boiler services cost £40, “how much for a fire service” fire services cost £40 too. “should I get my fire serviced” fires should be serviced as regular as boiler because carbon monoxide is a silent killer.

Landlord Certificates

With house prices rising, people are renting properties more now which in turn means there are more landlords. Every landlord has to have a landlord certificate which ensures all gas appliances and pipework are safe to use .People ask “how much does a landlord certificate cost?” Well they don’t actually cost as much as people think, with the average price being £80, I believe it is little amount to make sure your tenants are safe.

Disability Bath Bathrooms

Disability bath bathrooms are becoming evermore popular, with people been cared form more at home now, I come and design a bathroom suitable to your needs. People ask “is it easy to design a bathroom for their needs?” yes it is, you tell me what you want and I do my best to give you what you want.

Boiler Deals

All Worcester Bosch and Baxi boilers have a 5 year warranty till the end of the year. “How much does a boiler change cost?“ they cost from as little as £1400 for a straight swap. “Does it take long to do a boiler change?” some boiler changes can take a day some can take 2-3 days. “Will it save me money in running costs?” all new boilers are over 92% efficient, with no permanent pilot light, so they are only burning gas when required.