Boiler Not Working After a Power Cut? What to Check
Autumn storms bring the odd power cut, and when the lights come back on it's easy to assume the heating will too. Often it does, but sometimes the boiler sits…
Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Where to Fit Them and How to Test Them
As the heating goes back on for winter, boilers, fires and stoves start working hard again, and that's when carbon monoxide (CO) risks rise. Fit an audible CO alarm in…
LPG vs Oil Heating: Which Suits Off-Grid Homes?
Both LPG and oil give off-grid homes full central heating and hot water. Oil has typically been the cheaper fuel per unit of heat and lets you buy from any…
Oil Boiler Servicing: Why an Annual Check Matters
Oil boilers need servicing every year because their burners are finely tuned and wear quickly. Over a year of use, the nozzle wears, filters collect sludge and soot coats the…
Boiler Losing Pressure? Common Causes and What to Do
If your boiler keeps losing pressure, water is escaping from the sealed heating system or a component isn't holding pressure properly. The most common causes are a leak in pipework,…
CP12 Certificate Due? Call Your Local Gas Safe Engineer Today!
If you are responsible for a rental property or even just keeping your own home safe, you have probably come across the term CP12. For many landlords, it sits on…
Upgrading Your Heating System: What to Expect
If you’re thinking about a new boiler installation, you’re probably weighing up cost, disruption and whether it’s really worth it. I’ve lost count of the number of kitchens I’ve stood…
Is it Worth Replacing a 15 Year Old Boiler?
If you’ve got a boiler that’s pushing 15 years old, you’re probably starting to wonder how much life it’s really got left. I get asked this most weeks by homeowners…
Are Worcester Bosch Boilers Worth It in 2026?
If you are thinking about booking a boiler installation, there is a good chance Worcester Bosch has come up in conversation. I fit and service boilers across Oxfordshire every week…
How to Get a Quote For A New Boiler?
If you’re arranging a boiler installation, one of the first things you’ll want is a clear, reliable quote. Not a vague estimate scribbled on the back of a business card,…