Doug Heys Gas Engineer Ltd

20/08/2021

Good to hear that the public are calling in the professionals to do the job properly!

According to a new study, plumbing is the most required trade, with 70% of British homeowners saying they would always leave plumbing tasks to the professionals. The survey of 1000 UK homeowners undertaken on behalf of plastic sheeting specialist Plastic Sheets Shop also reveals that over half (53%)...

16/08/2021

Did you know if you installed room thermostats, programmers and thermostatic radiator valves, you could save around £75 a year? Why not give your central heating a refresh and update your heating controls.

12/08/2021

Have you turned your heating on recently? Many of us won't need our central heating on during the summer months, however it is strongly advised to turn on your boiler for a few minutes during summer to ensure everything is in working order.

05/08/2021

Exciting news from Worcester Bosch

Worcester Bosch has joined as a partner to the ‘Sustainable Homes and Buildings Coalition’. Run by the NatWest Group, the coalition looks to improve UK buildings energy efficiency, and to address the key blockers to meeting net zero in the UK buildings environment.

01/08/2021

Have you recently become a landlord? Or are you thinking about becoming a landlord? Did you know that you will need a Gas Safety certificate or CP12? It is a legal requirement for UK landlords which states compliance with standards and regulations set by the government and proves that gas appliances within the property are safe to use.

30/07/2021

Did you know that by replacing an old boiler and updating your radiators can help you save money on your energy bills? Modern boilers and radiators are proven to be more efficient, saving you money on your energy bills & helping to run a more energy efficient home!

29/07/2021

A helpful and insightful article, highlighting how smart meters can help you run a more sustainable home:

Over the past year, our homes have become very familiar to us – extremely familiar, in fact – and as a result, we are now far more conscious about how we use our spaces. Our homes need to be multi-functioning, dual purpose spaces where we can work, sleep, eat and socialise and we need to maximis...

20/07/2021

Top tip: Switch your boiler on even when it's hot outside!

Boilers can fail when they've not been in use for a while. To avoid this, turn it on for 10 minutes weekly & check its OK. If there is an issue, get it fixed in the warmer months & you won't miss the heating as much!

19/07/2021

A helpful and very important article - don't ignore your boiler during the summer.

An inefficient or faulty boiler is not just hazard to your bills, but also to your health, say energy experts; these are the things to look out for

13/07/2021

Interesting piece of research into how the public are interested in reduced mortgage rates for greener homes

More than half the UK population is open to the idea of a green mortgage, with almost two-thirds of people likely to take one out.

12/07/2021

Latest on the newest boiler from Worcester Bosch https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/professional/news/greenstar-4000-lpg-now-available

01/07/2021

Are you aware of the name change?

The Gas Safety Trust will now be known as The CO Research Trust, to provide a more accurate reflection of the work it carries out.