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Boiler and central heating issues are common during cold weather, however, you could save yourself from frozen pipes with a quick trick. An expert has advised that taking just 30 seconds tonight to do this simple hack, which anyone can do, will significantly lower your risk of frozen pipes. It involves tending to plumbing pipes […]
Boiler and central heating systems can often play up in cold weather, and this is due to the effect the falling temperature has on your pipes. However, you can easily prevent problems before they even happen with a simple, cheap heating solution: pipe lagging. Pipe lagging is a type of insulation which can be purchased […]
Freezing cold weather across the UK has seen many keep their heating on far later in the year than they usually would. But many will be hit by boiler breakdowns, and last year saw a 5.2 per cent increase in claims for faulty boilers compared to the winter before, according to research by Direct Line. […]
As the cold weather hits the country, many are cranking up the heating temperature. Boilers often come with an ‘eco-mode’ function on top of the normal setting. What does it do? Should you switch your boiler to eco-mode? Is it cheaper to fun than the standard setting? Boiler makers Worcester have explained what the special […]
Boiler costs and central heating bills can become expensive in wintertime, but save during this cold spell by installing a simple ceiling fan. Installing one of these fans in your home can save you as much 30 per cent on your heating bill, according to research from Lights.co.uk. Typically, ceiling fans are used for generating […]
Your boiler will be working overtime during the winter chill, but what temperature should you set your central heating to when it’s cold? The ideal temperature for your house is 21 degrees Celsius, according to a government study. However, the average temperature of a UK home is set to be 17.7 degrees Celsius, which is […]
British Gas have shared their top tips for preventing problems with boilers after they predicted more than 50,000 Britons will suffer a festive boiler breakdown. More than 2000 households needed the help of a British Gas engineer on Christmas Day last year, and 4000 did on New Year’s Day. Matthew Bateman, Director for Field Operations […]
A boiler can become inefficient over time, with dust mixing with heat condensation and obstructing pipes. Steve Watson, Servicing & Maintenance Manager with UK boiler installation firm STL Heating & Energy, urged homeowners to be wary of leaving their boilers to get full of “sludge”. He said: “Black sludge is the enemy of any central […]
Snow is expected to fall across parts of the UK today after Storm Caroline blasted through the country this week. With a yellow severe weather warning place, and freezing temperatures sure to follow in the coming weeks, now is the time to check your boiler is fully functioning. If your boiler starts to leak water […]
Your central heating boiler could kill you in your sleep if you ignore these vital signs – and under 16s and over 64s are more likely to die thanks to their boiler than any other age group. Officially, around 40 people die, and around 300 injured, from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning each year in England […]
