People across the UK do an array of different things to save energy and cut their bills. This includes investing in insulation and efficient new modern boilers. While many of the things can have positive results, there are several energy-saving myths. Some of them may result in you consuming more power. We would like to discuss some central heating energy saving myths here.. Continue reading
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Which home improvements provide the best profit?
Home investments can add value to a property if you are looking to sell it. There are plenty of different things you could try, but which offer the best potential for profit? GoCompare home insurance recently revealed a study that looked at this. They found that boiler and central heating installation as well as new double glazing could add the most value. Continue reading
Trust the tradespeople you go to
Letting a stranger into your home is something many try to avoid. But when you need work carrying out, you have to find someone to do this for you. It is important to select a professional you trust, regardless of the trade. For example, you may need help from central heating engineers.
Who Gets The Most Trust?
According to research carried out by Which? Trusted Traders, central heating engineers are among the tradespeople individuals trust the most. The watchdog looked to 1,461 people for their thoughts on getting someone to carry out work on as well as in their home for the first time.
The top 5 were as follows:
Electricians 80%
Central Heating Engineers 75%
Plumbers 73%
Carpenters 72%
Decorators 70%
There were a number of other traders which were a lot more likely to be distrusted. Less than half (48%) of the people questioned said they would trust a roofer and slightly more people (53%) said they put their faith in a builder.
Why The Worry?
According to the survey, there were a number of common things people stressed over. This includes 62% of people worrying that workers won’t show up at the time they said they would.
There were also those in the survey that had concerns they wouldn’t get value for money. People who though that they would do a bad job was at 55%. This is in addition to 46% thinking that the worker would rip them off.
What To Do
If you feel the same way, there are steps you can take to reduce your unease. Firstly, always research who you are contacting by reading reviews people have written. Also, ensure that they have the training or registration to carry out the work they say they can do. To put it simply, rely on experts like us.
With Warm.co.uk, we will only put you in contact with registered Gas Safe Engineers. As a result they are legally able to carry out work to the highest standards. These professionals do their utmost to remain punctual at all times and provide a friendly service even in emergencies.
Contact us or complete our quote form to get three quotes from central heating engineers near you.
More boilers to meet new demands
Arranging central heating and boiler installation is one of our main specialities. What we do exactly is operate beside a myriad of locally based engineers and emergency plumbers in order to bring you assistance when you require it. You might need a new boiler, repairs, servicing, or just a bit of advice. Whatever the case, we’ll put you in contact with the right people. Continue reading
Be aware of CO hazards this summer
The warm weather in summer means people generally won’t be using their boilers that often. While this may make you forget all about them, you do this at your peril. Surprisingly the lack of use can increase the risk of CO poisoning. This is because you are less likely to notice a problem. After all, you don’t turn your heating on as often. Don’t accept the risk; arrange boiler servicing and advice from an engineer. Continue reading
Should gas and oil boiler installation be banned from new homes?
The Green Party has had protecting the environment at the heart of its manifesto since it was first established. They have a number of policies, including a commitment to promoting sustainability, a zero waste target, and reduction in reliance on fossil fuel. One thing they would like to do is issue a ban on gas and oil boiler installation in new homes. This could have a huge impact on the fuel costs for residents of these properties. Continue reading
People found they couldn’t adjust their heating because of new GDPR rules
Have you kept on top of the new GDPR rules? If not, you may find that you cannot use certain services anymore. Surprisingly some people are even noticing that this is affecting their heating and how they use their boiler. Certain people have found their smart central heating to be unusable. Continue reading
Cat trapped behind boiler was rescued by firefighters
In Cambridgeshire, the emergency services had to come and rescue a family feline. After getting trapped upside-down behind a boiler, everyone was unsure how he would get out again. A cat stuck somewhere is a problem you want sorted quickly. Continue reading