How To Improve Your Boiler Efficiency By Removing Scale
Everyone is familiar with low boiler efficiency. This problem is very often caused by the build up of scale in the central heating system. But what does scale consist of? The term is used to refer to a substance which results from the deposition of either calcium carbonate or corrosion debris in the system. Calcium [...]
Some tips for reducing your utility bills
Heating bills have shot up a lot recently and seem to have picked up the attention of the media. It’s not just these guys that have been raising their prices though and some of you may already have noticed a change in all of your other bills too. To ensure you’re saving the most money [...]
Annual Furnace Maintenance
Winter is far from over, and thus it’s important to make sure your furnace is well prepared for the remaining cold winter months. There are many benefits of maintaining your furnace. Conducting annual furnace maintenance not only allows your furnace to run more efficiently and effectively, but it can also increase the lifespan of your [...]
Some alternative ideas for keeping your kitchen warm
Your kitchen can be one of the most difficult rooms in the house to keep warm. Cold floors, draughty cupboards and open windows (when something is burning in the oven) can all contribute to this. If you want to keep your kitchen warm without radiators taking up vital space then here are some alternative ideas [...]
Bioethanol Fireplaces FAQ
Are bioethanol fireplaces safe for indoor use? Yes. Good bioethanol fireplaces can be used anywhere indoors as long as the wall models are mounted according to directions. Just make sure that all models are positioned at least 3 inch away from any inflammable materials. How should i care for and clean my stainless steel fireplace? [...]
Some things you didn’t know about keeping your house warm
When people think about how to keep their house warm the first thing that tends to spring to mind will be turning on the radiators. A quick boost on the thermostat and suddenly your home is toasty again. There are other ways you can keep your house warm though, without spending money on utility bills! [...]
Is gas or electric the cheaper source of energy for your home?
The age-old question for homeowners is whether they’d be better off financially by using gas or electric to complete everyday household tasks such as cooking and heating homes. Of course if there was a simple answer to this question, then we’d all have shifted our energy source by now. As with the vast majority of [...]
How to Benefit by Going Green with Heat Pumps
With increased media focus on the state of the planet, and how our actions can damage and influence it, along with the fact that fuel and electricity prices continue to rise, there’s no wonder why consumers are becoming increasingly interested in renewable energy sources and how they can benefit from them. One type of renewable [...]
Best Practices for Drain Cleaning
As a homeowner, it is essential to take the time out each month to clean and protect the drains within your home. Anything, from hair to soap scum, can become attached along the walls of the pipe and cause stoppages to be created. These can be harmful and ultimately cause a leak and or burst to [...]
Best Ways to Control Condensation
As we get further into the winter months the cold weather intensifies and brings with it many little annoyances: snow, increased heating bills, the pain of de-icing the car in the morning, amongst others. However one of the most underestimated elements of winter affecting homeowners is condensation, as it is difficult to prevent and can [...]
