One of the most common causes of heating failure in freezing weather is a frozen condensate pipe. Last time we had snow we were inundated with calls with the majority of them being the cause of a frozen pipe. Knowing how to unfreeze it means you won’t lose heating when the temperature drops! All condensing … Read more
We all love to see savings on our energy bills. In Winter we use our boilers and hot water more and the energy we save in the summer can be offset against the Winter but this isn’t always the case with the British weather. Here are our 5 top winter energy saving tips Switch to … Read more
Why buy the Hive Thermostat? The award-winning Hive Active Heating lets you control your heating from your smartphone. It also allows you to: Set daily schedules These can be set around your daily routine for hot water and heating Know when you’ve left the heating on The Hive has geolocation, which means it can detect … Read more
Vaillant boilers do not require an additional external hot water cylinder or cold water storage tank, which is a godsend and a great space saver. The boiler provides heat and hot water using the mains water supply and is now the most common boiler in homes across the UK. There are different types of boiler … Read more
Check for draughts The best way to ensure that you save energy is to check for drafts in your home. So much heat is lost through gaps in windows and not having insulation in the loft. Find out where the draughts are coming from (trust me you’ll know when you find it) then get it … Read more
