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Tips

Below you will find some useful tips to help get the most out of your equipment, as well as saving you money.

Central Heating Tips

1. Have the boiler serviced annually - the summer is the best time - CORGI registered engineers are extremely busy during the winter and many will be reluctant to call during this period.
2. Is the timer/ programmer set correctly?
3. Fit thermostatic radiator valves in all rooms to allow you to control temperatures - don't heat up rooms unnecessarily.
4. Ensure all pipes are lagged/ insulated correctly.
5. Insulate your loft - most heat escapes through your roof.
6. Check for drafts around windows/ doors & letterboxes and insulate if necessary.
7. Older boilers can be inefficient - modern combination or condensing boilers are much more energy efficient.

If you do need to call an engineer at any time, always make sure he is CORGI Oftec registered and ask to see his CORGI registration card - he should carry this with him at all times. If you are in any doubt, you can contact CORGI directly to check that your installer is CORGI registered.

All our engineers are fully qualified and insured, and are equipped to tackle any heating problem.

There are a number of cheap and easy energy efficiency measures which you can take in order to make your home energy friendly. In taking these simple steps you'll not only save money but you'll also be helping to save the environment.

Energy Efficiency Tips

As published on http://www.energywatch.org.uk/

There are a number of cheap and easy energy efficiency measures which you can take in order to make your home energy friendly. In taking these simple steps you'll not only save money but you'll also be helping to save the environment.

• Don't leave your appliances on standby. Turn the TV off if no one is watching it.
• Replace three regular light bulbs with three energy saving ones. If every household in the UK did this, there would be enough energy saved to power all of the UK 's street lighting for a year.
• Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
• Fit draught excluders around doors and windows.
• Defrost your freezer regularly to keep it running efficiently and therefore cheaply.
• Try to only use your dishwasher and washing machine when it has a full load.
• Only heat areas of the house you use, for example turn off the radiator in the spare bedroom.
• Place an insulating jacket over your hot water tank. This can save up to £15 a year.
• Don't overheat your home. Turning your thermostat down by one degree can reduce your fuel consumption by around 10%.
• Only fill the kettle with just enough water for you required needs. You'll get your drink quicker and you'll save energy too!

Gas safety tips.

If you believe you can smell gas:

• Turn the gas supply off immediately at the meter com.
• Extinguish all sources of ignition.
• Do NOT smoke.
• Do NOT operate electrical light or power switches.
• If necessary, ventilate the building by opening windows and doors.
• Ensure access to the premises can be made.
• Report the gas escape to Transco on 0800 111 999.
• Call JWJones & Son on 01492531414 to rectify the problem