Getting an energy bill during winter time can be a dreaded occurrence. It can cause you to try and cut down on your energy usage but a cold home is not very cosy or inviting. In addition to this there seems to always be something in the news about rising energy costs.
Government analysis has shown that certain pollutants discharged from condensing biomass boilers are minimal. This is why these types of boilers will be eligible for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is the world’s first long-term financial support programme for renewable heat.
This November at Plumbcare.com we have been mo’ing for it and growing some funky tashes for Movember! We started the month clean shaven and have now got moustaches to be proud of. We have done this because we believe what Movember stands for is really important. The idea of Movember is it raise awareness about men’s health issues.
If you’re looking into replacing your boiler but you are unsure about what type of boiler you should be getting, do read on. Here we will lay out the different types of boilers available on the market, their uses and their pros and cons, so that you can make an informed decision on what’s best for you and your home.
There’s no worse time for your boiler to break down - cold showers and no heating isn’t great fun, especially in winter. If you’re thinking to yourself that you might need a new boiler, then you need to put some serious consideration into the choices you have. You could leave it and hope for the best, or you could contact one of our professionals for them to give you some honest, trustworthy advice.
There are some things that are always useful to know about when you’re running a home – it means you don’t always have to resort to calling a professional if it’s something you can easily sort and/or prevent yourself.
When considering which boiler is right for you, there are certain factors to look out for. Depending on the size of your property and the demand for hot water throughout the day, different attributes may suit you better. There are three main types of boiler – conventional, combi and system boilers.
A combi boiler (or combination boiler) is the most commonly used boiler in the UK as it provides heat for both the central heating system and the hot water system on demand... as and when you need it.
If you want to remove unsightly deposits and stains from your shower head try this: take a small, hole-free plastic bag and in it mix 1 cup of tap water with 1 cup of vinegar. Place the shower head in the solution, tie up the bag and leave overnight. In the morning your shower head should be clean and gleaming!
In order to ensure that a boiler is functioning correctly, it must be maintained regularly. Whilst many people might neglect to have their boiler serviced on a regular basis, it’s a fact that regular servicing keeps a boiler working at its optimum level, and failing to do so can prove costly, resulting in having to replace the entire system, or at the very least having to fork out for replacement parts. It’s recommended that most domestic heating systems should be serviced at least once every twelve months.
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