March 20, 2019
When it comes to choosing people to work in your home it can be a nerve-wracking experience. Add in the fear-factor when it comes to services […]
March 14, 2019
Spring is upon us, and the weather is warming up. Now is the time to move from hoping your boiler works non-stop through the winter months […]
February 20, 2019
When you need work done in your home you’re faced with a conundrum: go with a reputable big name or take a gamble and choose a […]
February 11, 2019
If something has gone wrong with your boiler or heating system you need to know how to choose a reliable company to carry out the repair. […]
January 22, 2019
First up, don’t panic. We’re going to quickly take you through your emergency steps to deal with a burst pipe. We’ll then, more leisurely, move on […]
January 15, 2019
Things aren’t working quite as they should. There’s an annoying (and worrying?) noise coming from your boiler. Your boiler is losing pressure. There is a myriad […]
December 20, 2018
The condensate pipe on modern boilers can pose a problem or two in winter. However, it’s usually pretty simple to fix, without needing to call in […]
December 12, 2018
New year, a new resolution to save money? It’s easy to look at things like boiler servicing expenses and think that’s where savings can be made. […]
November 21, 2018
We’ve been lucky with a roasting summer followed by a mild autumn, but now there’s a chill in the air and it’s taking us all by […]
November 14, 2018
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is worryingly referred to as the ‘silent killer’. This nickname comes about because this is a gas which doesn’t […]
October 25, 2018
Over time, as your boiler and central heating system age, rust and debris (known as sludge) can gather within your boiler, pipes and radiators. A radiator […]
October 18, 2018
Your boiler has an enormous task, repeatedly heating your home and your water. They are hardworking machinery and as such don’t come cheaply. Even a small […]
October 10, 2018
Boilers aren’t cheap. They also aren’t a homeowner’s favourite thing to spend their hard earned pennies on. Therefore, when you’re in need of a new boiler […]
September 18, 2018
At Ecosafe, we have our favourites. In fact, we’re so happy to stand by our favourites that they are the only types of boilers we’ll put […]
September 11, 2018
Worcester Bosch rank consistently highly as the best boilers available on the market. According to Which?, it is Worcester Bosch which takes all the top accolades. […]
September 6, 2018
When considering a new boiler, don’t be afraid to seek advice from knowledgeable Gas Safe engineers. They aren’t salespeople but are skilled and experienced professionals. They will give you the most accurate information to enable you to make the right choice.
August 25, 2018
You’ve got the keys, and you’re bursting with anticipation for the project ahead. You’re possibly feeling daunted too. Boiler replacement and certainly boiler service and repair […]
August 12, 2018
Gas boiler installation may not be the most exciting house expenditure, but it is a major one. We know you therefore have questions. What level of […]
August 7, 2018
Your boiler is a workhorse. It quietly (hopefully) gets on and does a sterling job providing hot water and heating, without you needing to give it […]
July 22, 2018
Any parent of young kids will know they are an energy drain. We’re not talking about your sleep levels (although you have our sympathy). We’re talking about the fact that your efforts to reduce energy usage is somewhat hampered by the young occupants of your home.
July 4, 2018
We’ve all spent a few nights tossing and turning unable to get comfortable in the muggy stifling heat of a British summer. We’ve also mostly found ourselves trying to work at a desk, prepare dinner, or keep children entertained while feeling the cloying heat sap our energy.
June 27, 2018
The reality of replacing your boiler from time to time is part and parcel of long-term maintenance and management of your property. Sometimes the need for […]
June 10, 2018
Whether for green reasons, or cost savings, we all want our boiler and heating systems to be as efficient as possible. As we go about our […]
June 5, 2018
Of course, when a tradesperson or service provider turns up on your doorstep, it’s reassuring to see some ID. For many, this ID will be all they think of when they arrange for a Gas Safe engineer.
They are unlikely to think anything more than thinking that little card says this engineer is who they say they are. However, in reality being Gas Safe registered is so much more.
May 20, 2018
Before we get on to when to bleed radiators, let’s quickly examine why. The vast majority of us, both in domestic and commercial properties, have gas […]
May 4, 2018
Scarily referred to as the ‘silent killer’, carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for around 25 deaths each year in the UK. It doesn’t smell of anything, […]
April 23, 2018
With the spring flowers finally poking up after a cold winter we’re all able to turn the heating down and find the motivation to reduce energy […]
April 15, 2018
If you’re a techy whizz, you’re probably already familiar with using apps in different areas of your life. A smart thermostat is another way of getting […]
April 4, 2018
The Government aims for all UK homes to be fitted with a smart meter for measuring their gas and electricity by 2020. You may have already […]
March 27, 2018
The Ofgem Factsheet 96 entitled ‘Typical Domestic Energy Consumption Figures’ states that a typical UK household with a medium level of energy consumption still consumes a […]
March 16, 2018
There are many reasons you may be considering a boiler replacement service. A new boiler can substantially reduce your bills by increasing the energy efficiency of […]
March 13, 2018
It’s stressful enough when your own boiler stops working, but what about when it’s the boiler in your rented accommodation? When a boiler breaks down in […]
February 18, 2018
Life can seem to rush by, and before you know it your ‘new’ boiler has actually racked up several tough winters on the trot. An average […]
February 9, 2018
Out of sight, out of mind: that’s the thing about heating. That is, until you have a problem on a cold and frosty morning. Then you […]
January 29, 2018
Boilers, or more precisely, not-working-boilers, have the ability to strike panic in the heart of all of us. There’s nothing quite as stressful as waking up, […]