Boiler Servicing Utilities

Boiler Servicing

Your boiler is an important part of your home and should be serviced at least once a year. This is regardless of it's age because it is all about safety. Boiler servicing quotes will vary so read on to get the best deal. A faulty boiler system could put you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, hence to need for it to be checked on an annual basis. What does a boiler service involve? On the day you are due to have your boiler serviced, a qualified heating engineer will come to your home to carry out a number of maintenance and safety checks on your boiler. A typical service will include the engineer: Checking the boiler to ensure it...
Boiler Types - which boiler is right for me? Utilities

Boiler Types - which boiler is right for me?

There are a number of different boiler types that can be used to heat your home. Choosing which type to go for can be complicated, which is why we have put together this short boiler types guide. It explains the pros and cons of each boiler type so that you can ensure you get the best deal for your home. Combination boilers Combination (Combi) boilers are the most popular boiler type for gas central heating in the UK. They are smaller than other types, making them easier to store, and are very economical to run as they don’t use an external hot water storage tank. Benefits of combination boilers Combi boilers heat water directly from...
Finding the Cheapest Boiler Service Quote Utilities

Finding the Cheapest Boiler Service Quote

When looking to get your boiler serviced, there are a number of things you should do to ensure you get the best boiler service quote. These include: Shopping around The best way to find the cheapest service quote is to shop around and compare prices. You should start by compiling a list of qualified boiler engineers or plumbers in your area. This can be done online using one of the various search engines, or by looking through an online business directory like Yell.com. You can also use the internet to check whether they are qualified and appropriately certified by visiting gassaferegister.co.uk. Get in touch with a few of the plumbers on...
Oil Boilers Utilities

Oil Boilers

Around 1.5 million households in the UK still use oil burning boilers to keep their homes warm. Oil-fired boilers are generally used as an alternative to gas heating in countryside homes and buildings that are away from the mains gas supply. They work in the same way as gas boilers - heating your home’s water tank to provide central heating and hot water through radiators and taps – and also need to be serviced just as regularly (at least once a year) to keep them in good health and ensure they last as long as they should do. The only major difference between the two is that heating oil needs to be delivered by road and stored in a...
What is An Electricity Monitor? Utilities

What is An Electricity Monitor?

Use of an electricity monitor can reduce your energy bills considerably. Electricity monitors, are also called 'wireless energy monitors' or 'electricity display devices'. They are hand-held devices which depict the amount of electricity you are using in real-time. Their purpose is to assist you in monitoring and lowering your electricity use. There are various models of electricity monitors. What can an electricity monitor benefit you? Electricity monitors aim to help you make savings on your energy bills. Upon seeing precisely the amount of electricity you are using in real-time, you can identify ways to lower your energy...
Who Supplies My Gas and Electricity? Utilities

Who Supplies My Gas and Electricity?

When you move into your new home you should take some time to find out who supplies your gas and electricity. Your landlord or estate agent will usually provide this information to you. If the property’s previous occupiers have informed the energy company of their move you will also receive a letter addressed “To the new occupier” which will confirm who your current supplier, or suppliers, are. If, however, you have been in the property for a few weeks and still don’t know who supplies your gas and electricity, you can find out who does by contacting your local electricity distribution company and your local gas transporter....
Switching Energy Provider When Moving Home Utilities

Switching Energy Provider When Moving Home

Moving home can be a busy and stressful time. As well as remembering to pack your valuables, move your furniture and sort out all the necessary insurances, you should also have an energy checklist for moving out, moving in and making sure you get a good deal when switching energy providers. An checklist allows you to remind yourself of the various things you will need to do when you move out of your current home and into your new one such as switching to a new energy provider for your new home. Moving out When you move home, the first thing on your energy checklist should be to inform your current energy suppliers that you're...
When Should I Switch Energy Suppliers? Utilities

When Should I Switch Energy Suppliers?

Switching energy suppliers can be a quick and simple way to reduce your household bills and save yourself some cash. However, knowing when to switch is crucial. Energy prices generally change in line with increases or reductions to the cost of wholesale oil and coal. These costs can rise or fall, depending on several factors, such as fuel shortages, disputes between countries and wars. When wholesale costs drop, there is usually pressure on energy companies to pass these savings onto their customers by reducing their gas and electricity prices. However, Britain’s major energy suppliers tend to increase or cut their prices around...
Why Switch Energy Supplier - Benefits of Switching Utilities

Why Switch Energy Supplier - Benefits of Switching

Switching energy suppliers is one of the easiest ways to save money. By taking the time to check the energy market and compare providers and tariffs, you can take advantage of the latest special deals – suppliers usually offer their best deals to new customers - and ensure that you pay the lowest price possible for your gas and electricity. Compare energy prices Use our energy price comparison calculator to find the cheapest provider and tariff for you. How much you can save depends on a number of factors, including which supplier and tariff you switch to, and the way you pay for your energy. Paying by direct debit is generally...
Removing a Prepayment Meter Utilities

Removing a Prepayment Meter

Are you lumbered with a prepayment meter, having to pay more than you should for your energy use? This is how you can get back on to a normal credit meter. What is a prepayment meter? Prepayment meters are normally installed by suppliers should there be any concern that you will be unable to meet your mortgage payments for any reason. As opposed to waiting for a regular bill, with a prepayment meter you have to pay for energy to heat your home, prior to using the energy. Say you have previously got into arrears or debt with your energy supplier or it is not convinced you are going to be able to meet monthly payments then it is highly...
Tips for Energy Efficiency Utilities

Tips for Energy Efficiency

There are essentially 10 things you can do to increase your energy efficiency. These include turning it off, down, taking care of your boiler, being well insulated and employing light saving and draught protection strategies. Top tips for improving your energy efficiency Here are our top tips for being energy efficient, with an explanation of each tip: Turn it off Turn it down Take care of your boiler Insulation Put a full load in your washing machine Appliances Double glazed windows Light Ideas Draught proof rooms DIY 1. Turn it off 8% of your energy bill is constituted by leaving appliances...
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