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Good to hear that the public are calling in the professionals to do the job properly! https://www.phamnews.co.uk/homeowners-happy-to-call-in-the-professionals/

Homeowners happy to call in the professionals 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%)...

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.

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.

Exciting news from Worcester Bosch https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/professional/news/worcester-bosch-joins-natwest-groups-sustainable-homes-and-buildings-coalition

Worcester Bosch joins NatWest Group’s ‘Sustainable Homes and Buildings Coalition’ | 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.

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.

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!

A helpful and insightful article, highlighting how smart meters can help you run a more sustainable home:
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/sustainable-living/smart-meters-trends-living-b1864134.html

Three tips to make your home and your shopping habits smarter 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...

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!

A helpful and very important article - don't ignore your boiler during the summer. https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/experts-warn-of-summer-boiler-dangers-281078

Homeowners are warned not to neglect their boilers in 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

Interesting piece of research into how the public are interested in reduced mortgage rates for greener homes https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-green-mortgages-can-encourage-home-energy-efficiency-improvements/

A guide to green mortgages and energy efficiency - Energy Saving Trust 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.

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

Are you aware of the name change? https://www.hpmmag.com/news/gas-safety-trust-changes-name

Gas Safety Trust changes name | Heating & Plumbing Monthly Magazine (HPM) 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.

Interesting research about what consumers want for their homes and their mortgages: https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/property/ajority-in-favour-of-cheaper-mortgages-for-greener-homes.html

Majority in favour of cheaper mortgages for greener homes Despite uncertainty amongst UK households surrounding the technology needed to carry out green home improvements, new research from one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, Vattenfall, has revealed that over 60% believe mortgages should be cheaper if they are loaned...

Interesting scheme launching in London to heat homes in a new innovative way https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jun/23/low-carbon-heating-system-to-warm-up-londons-square-mile

Low-carbon heating system to warm up London’s Square Mile Scheme using boreholes to capture Earth’s warmth will provide same heat as 2,300 homes with 50% less emissions

The UK wastes over 3 billion litres of water a day! How can we stop wasting so much water? https://www.plumbingmag.com/improving-efficiency-in-a-water-system/

Improving efficiency in a water system - Plumbing And Heating Magazine Water wastage is an ever-growing problem, with over three billion litres of water being wasted every day in the UK alone*. This is often overlooked by homeowners even though it can potentially save them money. There are many ways that the plumbing and heating industry can take steps to help educate....

Some helpful advice and explanation around how using things like smart heating controls can help you run a greener home https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-improving-our-buildings-can-help-us-reach-net-zero/

Improve our buildings to help reach net zero - Energy Saving Trust Direct emissions from buildings accounted for around 17% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2019.

It looks like many UK home owners are investing in their homes and upgrading their boilers. Have you replaced your old boiler yet? Why not do so now https://www.plumbingmag.com/hhic-sees-boilers-bounce-back/

HHIC sees boilers bounce back - Plumbing And Heating Magazine Boilers bounce back as consumers invest in home renovation...

A helpful overview about heat pumps: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57159056

Gas Boilers: What are heat pumps and how much do they cost? No new gas boilers should be sold from 2025 according to the the International Energy Agency.

Worcester have launched a new boiler https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/professional/news/the-best-evolved-announcing-the-launch-of-our-latest-boiler-range-the-greenstar-4000

If you're thinking of buying a new boiler, this article has some helpful info: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/boilers/article/how-to-buy-the-best-boiler-aOGcH4m3mSJt

How to buy the best boiler Expert advice on how to find the best boiler for your home. From picking the right size to the ideal type, we'll help you buy a boiler that won't let you down. Combi, heat-only and system boilers all explained.

On the last day of water saving week - here are some tips on how to save water.

https://www.phamnews.co.uk/top-tips-for-water-saving-week/

Boiler installations are up this year as many look to improve and renovate their homes https://www.hpmmag.com/news/boiler-sales-bounce-back-as-consumers-invest-in-home-renovations

Boiler sales bounce back as consumers invest in home renovations | Heating & Plumbing Monthly Magazine (HPM) Sales of domestic gas boilers bounced back from the COVID downturn, according to new figures which also showed that 2021 looks set to be a record year for gas boiler sales.

New rules coming into force https://www.hvpmag.co.uk/Most-radiators-could-be-illegal-to-sell-from-2022-due-to-post-Brexit-ruling/12478

HVP Magazine A recent ruling to not allow the transfer of current CE Mark test certificates could see the majority of radiators on sale in the UK unable to be sold legally, according to the Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC).

Are you a landlord? This is a helpful overview for boiler maintenance for your properties:
https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2021/04/landlord-boiler-service-and-maintenance/

A guide to boiler maintenance, servicing and tips for landlords Landlords have a legal responsibility to maintain and service boilers, but it's also important to educate tenants. Read our boiler maintenance tips.

A new report showcases some concerning facts around households and their gas appliance maintenance. A third of those asked (33%) admitted that gas safety checks often slip to the bottom of their to-do lists. Read more here:
https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/news/news-2021/have-you-ticked-a-gas-safety-check-off-your-annual-spring-to-do-list/

Have you ticked a gas safety check off your annual spring to-do list? Make sure you tick a gas safety check off your to-do list with Gas Safe Register this spring

Have you recently installed a heat pump into your home? You are part of a growing trend! https://www.hpmmag.com/news/2021-sees-rise-in-demand-for-heat-pumps

2021 sees rise in demand for heat pumps | Heating & Plumbing Monthly Magazine (HPM) Demand for heat pumps has risen by 28% in 2021, following on from research within this year’s Home Improvement Trends Report, which found that 57% of homeowners want to be more eco-friendly.

Great news to see Worcester win another award for their products https://www.hpmmag.com/news/worcester-bosch-hydrogen-prototype-wins-award

Worcester Bosch hydrogen prototype wins award | Heating & Plumbing Monthly Magazine (HPM) Worcester Bosch has announced that its hydrogen ready boiler prototype has won the award for Best Heating Innovation at the first ever Green Home Awards

What temperature do you have in the rooms in your home? https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/special-features/what-ideal-room-temperature-your-23868396

Control the temperature in your home and make savings We give you the basics on the ideal room temperature – from how to decide on the best setting for different rooms and advice for different members of your family

Upgrading your heating system and installing heating controls are two key things you can be doing to help reduce your carbon emissions.
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/top-tips-to-reduce-your-carbon-emissions/

New product from Worcester - the latest hot water cylinders:

https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/professional/news/worcester-bosch-introduces-new-range-of-hot-water-cylinders