Winter Fuel Payments: A Guide to the Changes

As the new Labour government tries to balance the books, one way it has chosen to cut back on expenditure has been to reduce the amount of the Winter Fuel Payment made to pensioners. In fact, the change is expected to save approximately £1.3 billion this year and £1.5 billion each year hereafter. It’s been a controversial move and has raised concerns about pensioners having to choose between heating and eating during the colder seasons. At the same time, the government has been trying to encourage those eligible for pension credits to take them up and so become eligible for the…

Why Is My Heating Broken?

Modern central heating systems are more reliable and more efficient than ever. You can really feel the difference over winter, both in terms of the extra warmth they provide and…

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Why Has My Water Pressure Dropped?

A drop in the water pressure in your home can be irritating if it means it takes much longer to fill the kettle, do the dishes or run a bath.…

Top Tips when Choosing a New Boiler

A good boiler is one of the most important things in the home. In most cases, it doesn’t just provide the heating that keeps us warm in winter, but it…

Plumbing Engineer completing a power flush service at a clients house.

A Guide to Power Flushing

Modern central heating systems can be extremely efficient, but to keep them at their best it’s advised that you have certain regular maintenance procedures carried out. This will give a…

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World Plumbing Day 2024

In case you didn’t notice it, we recently celebrated World Plumbing Day, which took place – as it does every year – on 11 March. Okay, so ‘celebrated’ may not be strictly…

The Best Combi Boilers for 2024

If you’re planning on getting a new combi boiler this year, it’s important that you get the right one for your home. After all, with gas prices still considerably higher…

Common Boiler Breakdowns and How To Fix Them

With the weather getting colder as the end of another year approaches, we’re all going to be making greater demands on our boilers to keep us warm. And, of course,…

Central Heating Maintenance: Keeping The Elderly Warm in Their Homes

We’ve learnt over the last few years to stop using the term ‘global warming’ when referring to the effects of industrialisation and the use of fossil fuels on the weather.…

Water leaking out of a pipe on top of a water heater.

What To Do if a Pipe is Leaking in Your House

Good quality pipes, whether they are for water or for gas, can last for years if installed properly and aren’t subject to damage at any point. But damage can happen,…

Fitted kitchen with a cooker displaying gas rings in the centre of the image.

What is the Gas Safe Register and Why Is It Important?

When discussing the matter of gas safety and why we always need to be mindful of it, we often refer to the importance of using Gas Safe registered engineers. If…

Landlord Gas Safety Certificates

If you’re renting out a property, you have many responsibilities that you need to be aware of, not least those that relate to the safety and wellbeing of your tenants.…