WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EPCs
As the house buying season begins, some timely advice comes from the Heating Helpline on Energy Performance Certificates. Download
ENSURE YOUR IDYLLIC HOLIDAY RETREAT IS SAFE
More British families are opting to forgo an overseas holiday again this summer – but many of the flats and cottages being used for holiday lets will have older gas fired boilers. Download
NEW BOILER NEEDED? HOW TO AVOID THE EXPENSIVE OPTION
Research by consumer watchdog Which? reveals that independent heating installers are better value for money and home owners could be wasting large sums by opting for British Gas. Download
LANDLORDS RISK SEVERE PENALTIES FOR IGNORING GAS SAFETY LEGISLATION
Buy-to-let landlords that flout gas safety legislation to save money face heavy fines and potentially far more serious penalties if poorly maintained gas appliances cause CO poisoning. Timely advice to landlords and tenants comes from the Heating Helpline. Download
SAFETY IN THE HOME
Changes to Building Regulations are heavily focused on energy efficiency but safety in the home must not be compromised. In light of the changes to Building Regulations Part G, the Heating Helpline explains the importance of having your hot water system regularly maintained and serviced. Download
THE OVERWORKED BOILER
With the extreme weather conditions of winter 2010, household boilers will have been in near constant use but too many of them are old and inefficient – converting as little as 60% of the fuel they burn into useful heat compared to around 90% for a modern condensing boiler. Timely, money saving advice on upgrading comes from the Heating Helpline. Download
TEN SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE ENERGY BILLS
Some timely energy saving advice to organisations and establishments in the public sector from the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA). Download
THE SILENT KILLER
The Heating Helpline issues some sound advice to keep homeowners safe throughout the winter. Download
HEATING HEALTH CHECK
Sensible advice from the Heating Helpline on the importance of boiler maintenance and what homeowners should expect from a reputable heating engineer. Download
FREE GUIDE TO HEATING THAT COULD HELP HOMEOWNERS MAKE BIG ENERGY SAVINGS
As winter approaches homeowners can request a completely free booklet called ‘Your Guide to Home Heating’ – available from the Heating Helpline, it’s a comprehensive look at every aspect of energy-efficient heating including ways to reduce utility bills. Download
HOW TO AVOID THE COWBOYS THIS WINTER
Sensible advice for homeowners on how to avoid using unqualified, bogus installers for any work required this winter on household heating systems Download
NEW HEATING HELPLINE GETS UNDERWAY
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association announces the launch of the new Heating Helpline – a free impartial advice service for homeowners and tenants on all aspects of energy efficient heating. Download
TRUST A TRUSTMARK TRADESMAN
TrustMark, the only Government endorsed scheme that helps homeowners and consumers find reputable tradesmen, goes from strength to strength with new figures released showing very high levels of satisfaction with work provided by TrustMark registered companies. Download
