How much does a new boiler cost?
Maybe it has come to the point where your old boiler has packed up, and the part you need is no longer available. Or perhaps you are pre-empting all those problems by changing your boiler before it gives up the…
How to make air conditioning more energy efficient
Air conditioning is often considered wasteful, energy intensive and a big source of carbon emissions. Unfortunately for some buildings, especially commercial premises, air conditioning may be essential to ensure staff are comfortable and able to carry out their work. Here…
How can I make my heating system more efficient?
It is a popular question – what can I do to make my heating system more efficient, without spending money to replace my boiler? Unfortunately, there is no getting around the fact that boilers are expensive, and unless you have…
Selecting the right thermostat for your home
It may seem a simple device, but thermostats are often poorly utilised and misunderstood. In this blog we are going to look at some of the different types of thermostat available and how you should best use them in your…
Conduction, Convection and Radiation
In this blog, we are going to look at the various ways heat can be transferred and what that means for both heating and insulation. Convection Heating Radiators and storage heaters are two of the most common heating systems in…
Are biomass boilers worth it?
Biomass boilers offer a great heating solution that really does pay for itself and then some. Combined with the great savings to be made with biomass fuels and the government’s domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), it really does make sense…
Renewables to heat your swimming pool
Swimming pools are no doubt a luxury item for the few in the country that can afford them. This is not only due to the cost of installing one, but perhaps just as importantly the cost of running one throughout…
Can I still get a grant for a free boiler?
Can I get a grant for a boiler replacement? Can I still get a grant for a free boiler? For many years, the Warm Front scheme helped disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society get a new boiler and up to…
When should I use my electric immersion heater?
If you have a fairly old boiler in your home, you may have a hot water tank too. The hot water tank stores the hot water as the boiler produces it, which you can then use as and when you…
Types of biomass boiler
Choosing a biomass boiler Domestic biomass boilers are usually divided into the following categories: moving grate, plane grate, batch fired and stoker. Here we will look at each of these systems to help you decide which is best for you.…