heating

Heating your house: how to stay warm without ruining yourself

Heating your house

As the winter chill sets in, keeping your home warm becomes a top priority. However, the cost of heating can quickly add up, especially if you’re not mindful of your energy consumption. Here you have some good habits to help you avoid paying too much for your energy, with a particular focus on your boiler

Everything You Need to Know About HVAC Systems

One of the best upgrades you can make for your home is installing an HVAC system. However, many people wonder about the different aspects and details of an HVAC system. Even if your home already has HVAC, the chances are that you might not fully understand all the ins and outs of your air conditioning,

How to Install Radiator Foil

In most homes, radiators are placed on the inside of external walls and the heat emitted from the rear of the radiator is absorbed into the wall and escapes into the street. Can installing foil behind your radiators really stop heat escaping? If you think that you are not getting the most efficient heat benefits

A guide to keeping your heating system in good condition

When the long winter is at your doorstep, a faulty heating system is the last worst thing one could think of. As the risks are inevitable, making sure that it’s working at its full capacity can be a lifesaver, and eradicate one of the many headaches that you will most certainly come across if not

How to drain a Worcester Bosch combi boiler

combi boiler

When it comes to boilers, there are many questions that people ask, due to the fact that so many people have a boiler. One of them is: how do you drain a Worcester Bosch Combi boiler. Worcester Bosch boilers are extremely popular, and keeping them running at their most efficient is a vital part of

6 benefits of an outdoor fireplace for your backyard

outdoor fireplace

There are various landscape design choices that can enliven and transform a backyard. One popular feature is the installation of an outdoor fireplace. Here are some of the benefits of having an outdoor fireplace in the comfort of your backyard. Stay Warm An outdoor fireplace allows you to defy the elements and enjoy your backyard

The professional’s eye: What thermostats plumbers choose

plumber

Nothing is worse than waking up to a cold night because your furnace has stopped working. There are many possible explanations for a faulty heater. Whether it is a high-efficiency gas furnace or the conventional one, the first order of business will be to establish where exactly the problem is. To do this, one needs

Should I repair or replace my boiler?

Should I repair or replace my boiler?

Opting to replace your old boiler can be a big expense and it’s not always the top of a homeowners list of things to do. In fact, two-thirds (66%) of UK consumers would only replace their heating system if the current system failed or started to deteriorate according to BEIS (Department for Business, Energy &

Installing an oil tank on your farm: What you need to know

oil tank

Installing an oil storage tank is a wise step for any home or business. Not only is it an efficient source of fuel, it reduces your reliance on outside sources and allows you to have greater control over the price you pay to heat your farm buildings or run your vehicles. As the farmer, tenant