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Useful Energy Tips
With a rise in the cost of living this year, there's never been a better time to cut your energy bills and be kind to the planet. We're here to help and have put together some tips to help you and your family reduce your energy use to help in these uncertain times.
It’s important to look at your home heating habits and see if there are small changes you can make to save some money.
Simple actions like turning your thermostat down by just one degree, bleeding your radiators regularly, or using programmable timers can make a noticeable difference over time. Even making sure your boiler is serviced annually helps it run more efficiently, saving you money and extending its lifespan. These small steps, when added together, can lead to significant savings without compromising on comfort.
Did you know over half of our
energy bills spend goes on
heating and hot water?
Turning your heating down
by 1°C can save you around
£105* a year on your bills.
It’s important to look at your home heating
habits and see if there are small changes
you can make to save some money.
- Turn down your thermostat. Just one degree lower could save you some cash. Why not set a timer on your thermostat for your heating to come on only when you need it
- Don’t heat the rooms you’re not in. Individual radiator thermostats mean you can adjust the temperature in each room accordingly.
- Keep doors between adjoining rooms shut. This way, you stop the heat from escaping.
- Run your heating for slightly less every day. Even using a little less energy each day adds up over time.
- Bleed your radiators. This removes any trapped air that stops them from working as efficiently as they could.
- Check your boiler’s output. Most people aren’t aware that you can adjust the temperature on your boiler as well as your thermostat. Combi boilers’ factory setting tends to be 80 degrees but you can actually set it to 65 degrees for maximum efficiency. It’ll heat the water to a slightly lower temperature but save you money.
- Block out unwanted gaps. Draught-proofing is a usually cheap and easy way to keep the heat in.
- Keep the heat in. Simply closing your blinds or curtains in the evening can also stop the heat loss. Just be sure your curtains don’t cover the radiators.
- Insulation is another fantastic way to keep the warmth in.
Are you looking to replace
or service your boiler?
Did you know that you can save up to £580* a year on your gas bills by replacing an old G-rated boiler with a new energy efficient A-rated boiler (that’s the equivalent saving of travelling 715.5 miles in your car!)
The technology used in new boilers today is far more efficient and a boiler replacement could save you significantly with costs. To get the most efficiency out of your boiler an annual service will check it’s running at it’s best and keep it in top condition to last you for longer.
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2022.
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Our frequently asked questions
Find answers below to our frequently asked questions of feel free to get in touch
No matter what type of boiler your household has our team of experts can quickly diagnose and repair your boiler no matter which brand using quality components and parts, all work is covered with a minimum 1 year labour and parts guarantee.
Yes, our engineers Gas Safe Registered. Our registration number is 212554. We will also issue an appliance notification, which is a legal requirement sine April 2009.
For a burst pipe emergency, a burst pipe is classed as a water emergency, it can cause serious damage to your home’s structure and electrical wiring. The following steps describe what you can do to help as soon as you discover you have a burst pipe:
Firstly turn off the main stop tap – most are fitted under the kitchen sink or where the service pipe enters your home.
Drain the system – you will need to turn on all your cold taps.
Turn off water heating systems – switch off the central heating, immersion heater and any other water heating systems that you have. Once water heating has shut down, turn on all the hot taps to help drain the system.
Turn off the electrics, if water leaks near your electrics or electrical appliances, switch off the mains immediately.
Then call a professional to repair the damage.
Preventing burst pipes, you can avoid burst pipes and leaks damage by putting some of these prevention measures into place. As frozen pipes often burst, winter care is crucial. Try some of the following care tips:
Insulate your loft – and the sides of your water tanks
Insulate all your pipes – Open the loft trap door on cold days to let heat in.
Re-new a washer on dripping taps because if they freeze, they’ll block the pipe.
Know where your main stop tap is. Check regularly that you can turn it off in an emergency in very cold weather.
Try to put your central heating on low or set it to come on a couple of times a day, especially if you’re going away.
Firstly turn off the main stop tap – most are fitted under the kitchen sink or where the service pipe enters your home.
Drain the system – you will need to turn on all your cold taps.
Turn off water heating systems – switch off the central heating, immersion heater and any other water heating systems that you have. Once water heating has shut down, turn on all the hot taps to help drain the system.
Turn off the electrics, if water leaks near your electrics or electrical appliances, switch off the mains immediately.
Then call a professional to repair the damage.
No we do not! We understand many companies do charge an initial call out fee and then charge from the moment they start work but we do not! We only charge from the moment we start work at your property. The first hour is always a full hour charge even if we have completed the works before that first hour. After the first hour we charge per half hour.
We are Gold accredited installers for Worcester Bosch, which means we can offer up to 12 year guarantees on new boilers installed by us.
A gas boiler service normally takes between 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on age and how long since last service.
For a frozen pipe emergency, a frozen pipe is also classed as an emergency, because this can cause it to burst causing water to come pouring from the break. The following steps describe what you can do if you discover you have a frozen pipe:
Turn off the water supply, this is done by, turning off the main stop tap.
Beat the bursts, protect everything around the pipe that appears to be frozen to avoid damage if it does bursts.
Thawing out, open the tap nearest to the part of the pipe you think is frozen so the water can flow through when it has melted.
You can thaw the ice in the pipe with a hot water bottle or even very carefully with a hairdryer. Call a professional to repair any damage.