Heating your home
Having an efficient heating system running on a low carbon fuel is one of the most important steps you can take to reduce your fuel…
Having an efficient heating system running on a low carbon fuel is one of the most important steps you can take to reduce your fuel…
A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there…
UK Government legislation rules that, unless within a conservation area or on a listed building, the installation will not require planning permission and will be…
Timers A boiler timer is a basic device that allows you to set times for your central heating. Programmers A boiler programmer allows you to…
Heating your home – advice on boilers, heating controls and renewable technologies Choosing a new appliance to heat your home can be a daunting task,…
Worcester’s range of wall-hung Greenstar gas combi boilers all feature a ‘domestic hot water preheat’ function. When this pre-heat function is on, the length of…
You might be able to get help for energy-saving improvements to your home if you either: claim certain benefits and live in private housing (for…
Condensing Technology Changes to government legislation and technology advances in boiler design has driven boiler designs too condense to ensure as much heat as possible…
Deciding which boiler will make an efficient and practical fit with your home and lifestyle can be confusing. The images below show the main system…
5 steps to be winter ready Our winter check can help you prepare your home and your boiler for winter, to make sure there is…
Here’s the key things you might want to consider Your boiler is at the heart of your home. It’s the thing that provides comfort on…
Is your boiler safe for your tenants? For a new gas boiler, an annual check must be carried out within 12 months of installation. If…
Follow our tips and advice for quick and easy ways to save energy, lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Whether you’re a homeowner,…
What is an air source heat pump? An air source heat pump, sometimes referred to as an air-to-water source heat pump, transfers heat from the…
Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy – and money – in any type of building. Controlled ventilation helps…
If you’re one of the 22 million people affected by the energy price hike, you’ll know just how important it is to save money on…
A quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Insulating your loft, attic or flat roof is an effective way to…
For the heating and hot water industry, removing carbon entirely is a complex matter, largely because of the existing infrastructure, where the majority of UK…
It will need servicing once a year by a qualified maintenance technician. The technician will need to check a number of things during the service,…
For all cold-mains-fed combi boilers, it is important to ensure (before/at the time of installation) that the water main is large enough to deliver adequate…
When the heating system is cool, the pressure should be between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge (the indicator needle would usually be…
Prime Minister Liz Truss has pledged to freeze the “typical” annual energy bill at a maximum household rate of £2,500 in a response to concerns about rising…
Benefits Make your home more energy efficient Reduce your fuel bills Cut your household carbon footprint Boilers – Heating and hot water accounts for over half of what you…
How do I use my thermostat controls? There are lots of different types of heating controls, so for specific advice, it’s good to check with…
What are heating controls? Heating controls is a broad term covering timers, thermostats and plumbing and electronic components, which help manage when the heating should…
The main difference between a guarantee and a warranty is that a guarantee is usually free, whereas a warranty typically includes a premium for the cover…
Do your radiators need bleeding? Over time it is normal for air to build up in your radiators which can affect their efficiency. When air…
Do I have to replace my gas boiler from 2025? No, Gas boilers will not be banned from 2025. It is likely however, that new…
Whether your home heating or boiler is leaking water or gas, you need to take action. There is a strong smell of gas coming from…
If your boiler works but the radiators are not heating up and there is no heating, then the likely cause could be a faulty boiler…
Whether your house heating or boiler is dripping water or gas, you need to take action. Your central heating boiler is leaking water. This water…
Can a boiler release carbon monoxide when off? No. If your boiler is switched off at the mains, your boiler will not be burning fuel and…
A small rise in pressure is totally normal in your heater, however, sometimes a system can become over pressurised. As your boiler heats the water…
The strategy sets out the vision for a greener future, which creates hundreds of thousands of green, skilled jobs, drives the levelling up agenda and…