Heating Programmers
What are heating programmers? Programmers are a key component of heating control systems in the UK. Since many homes are unoccupied for parts of the day, there is little point in heating them if no one is there to benefit.…
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs)
What are thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)? Thermostatic radiator valves are commonly referred to as TRVs and are used to control the air temperature of different rooms – you will normally find them on the side of your radiators. TRVs are…
Should I install an air source heat pump?
Air source heat pumps essentially move heat into the home, utilising the energy in the outside air. During the process, they use a compressor to drive the temperature to a level sufficient to heat homes and provide hot water to…
Biomass Fuel and the Sustainable Suppliers List
The Domestic RHI, which was launched on the 9th April, is a government scheme that aims to provide a financial reward for domestic homeowners who install renewable heating measures. We all know that the initial costs of renewable installs, such…
Can I get a grant to replace my storage heaters?
[Update: For the latest advice on funding, contact your local council or visit our ECO page here.] We often speak to customers who have old storage heaters installed in their homes, many of whom reside in flats without access to…
British Gas – An expensive way to get a new boiler!
British Gas have a very enviable business model, they are by far the largest of the big six, providing gas to over 11 million homes in the UK. This massive customer base gives them a huge advantage in the boiler…
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…