Common Signs Your Boiler Needs Replacing
As winter closes in and our reliance on hot water and heating increases, your boiler will need to be operating at its maximum capacity to ensure your heating remains cosy for the foreseeable future. A broken boiler can cause untold misery as winter rolls around, losing access to your radiators, your shower and your comfort […]
Heating and Insulation: The Difference Between Solid and Cavity Wall Insulation
As the world turns its attention to the current climate emergency, there’s never been a better time to ensure your walls are fully insulated. Beforehand, however, you’ll need to understand the key difference between solid and cavity walls because their insulation methods are quite different based on these differences. Solid Walls Solid walls were the […]
How Can the UK Be More Energy Efficient? From Cutting CO2 to Eco Grants UK
Energy efficiency is a crucial factor in reducing energy consumption, as well as making energy bills cheaper and homes more comfortable. It’s also central to achieving the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050, relative to emissions figures from 1990. Given that by 2020 we were already halfway to achieving […]
Am I Eligible for an Eco Government Grant?
Everyone deserves to live somewhere warm, comfortable and, more than anything else, safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Rising energy costs, poorly insulated homes, and the current economic climate here in the UK means that many of its residents cannot afford to sufficiently heat their homes. Luckily, though, help is available to those […]
Electric Storage Heaters: What You Need To Know
Storage heaters are a type of electric heater which help you to make the most of off-peak electricity. Are you thinking about getting yourself a storage heater? Here is what you need to know! How does an electric storage heater work? Hot air from the heater will rise and in doing so, extract cool air. […]
What is Loft Insulation?
Did you know that an uninsulated home can lose as much as a quarter of heat through the roof? Heat rises, so if you don’t have loft insulation you could be at risk of higher energy bills and a much colder home which could make this winter less comfortable. A well-insulated house keeps warmth exactly […]
What do I do if I can’t afford new heating
With protests from organisations such as Insulate Britain sweeping across the country, it seems that a solution to affordable insulation and heating is required more than ever. While many homeowners have no problem funding the installation and appliances that they need to stay warm at home, a large percentage of the population in low-income households […]
Why isn’t my Heating Working?
As the hub of your home, when you notice a major change in your boiler or it unexpectedly breaks down this can be a very stressful situation. Furthermore, getting your central heating repaired or replaced isn’t always that simple, especially if you do not have the financial means to get it sorted quickly and in […]
How Can Electric Heating Grants Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly?
Heating is an essential part of life in Britain. Our winter months are far too cold to get through without flicking a switch daily, waiting for a radiator to heat up and enjoying the warmth it generates. But this always comes at a cost. Price and environmental impact are something to consider when you’re turning […]
The Benefits of Electric Heating
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. Which can only mean winter is right around the corner. So you’ll probably be spending a lot more time inside, trying to keep warm from the chilly conditions outside. You might be worried about the cost of heating your home all season long, or […]