A heat pump is an alternative heat source to gas or electric boilers. They produce hot water for wet central heating systems, distributing heat to radiators and a stored hot water cylinder. They work by harvesting heat from the environment …
Gas engineer and director of compliance at Options Skills, Dave Judge, shares how you can reduce your heating usage and bills this winter. With the ever-increasing rise in energy prices (Source: The Independent), it is prudent that everyone takes the …
There are many things to consider for your home over the colder months, from saving money on energy bills to staying safe over Christmas. Another thing to add to that list is how to prevent frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can often …
Cowboy tradespeople can cause a multitude of problems. Whether it’s building an extension that’s of poor quality, “fixing” your clogged draining only to find they didn’t really fix it at all or leaving work incomplete. Not only do cowboy tradespeople …
As we get further into the winter and temperatures are dropping each day, the chance of snow and ice increases. Unfortunately, with this comes a more challenging and potentially dangerous time for drivers. Accidents increase by 20% during the winter …
In the colder months, it’s essential to keep your home nice and toasty, but there are plenty of ways in which you may be losing heat throughout your house. You may not notice it, or even be aware that these …
Christmas really can be the most wonderful time of year. Spending time with family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and sharing presents are just some of the many things that make it so magical. With more people around the house, …
Winter is a magical time, with everyone getting excited about Christmas and New Year celebrations. But your boiler breaking down is something you certainly wouldn’t be celebrating. Throughout the colder months, central heating becomes a necessity. The cold weather means cosy …
Remember, remember the 5th of November. And don’t forget to stay safe on Bonfire Night. Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, each year on November 5th, the skies are lit up with fireworks while bonfires blaze and sparklers dance on …
According to statistics from Electrical Safety First, between 2015/16 there were 28,350 fires, and 15,432 were of electrical origin. Approximately half of all electrical fires were due to misuse of an appliance or articles being too close to them. Faults caused …