FAQ'S AND COMMON PROBLEMS WITH HEATING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES
1. My radiator's warm at the top but colder at the bottom?
(Ans: Debris in system - needs flushing)
2. Some of my radiators never get hot ?
(Ans: System not balanced correctly)
3. Why is my boiler nosiy when it comes on ?
(Ans: There is excessive limescale deposits in the system)
4. My Gas bills always seem very high ?
(Ans: Boiler not running efficiently - needs regularly servicing - system inadequate)
5. I can't seem to get any hot water ?
(Ans: A valve is probably sticking)
6. How can I get more control over my heating system |?
(Ans: You need to fit Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV's) to each of your radiators in every room to control them independently
7. Is my boiler operating efficiently ?
(Ans: Get a Flue Analyser test performed)
8. How can I be sure my gas fire is safe ?
(Ans: Get it regularly serviced - perform a flue-flow test)
USEFUL ADVICE AND REFERENCE SOURCES FOR "GREEN" ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS
2. GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS - A ground source heat pump is an electrically powered system that uses the natural energy stored in the earth to heat your home - click here for more details
3. SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS - A well-sized solar panel system should provide around 50-70% of the hot water requirements of a home.
4. ENERGY EFFICIENT GAS BOILERS - gas condensing boilers run at 90% efficiency or over and have been designed to blend in with other domestic appliances. - click here for more details
5. L.P.G CONDENSING BOILERS - LPG condensing boilers run at 90% efficiency or over and have been designed to blend in with other domestic appliances. - click here for more details
7. HOW CAN I TELL A GAS INSTALLER IS SAFE TO USE - The Gas Safe Register replaced the old "CORGI" register on 1st April 2009 - click here for more details
8. HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT FUNDING FOR RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES:- For solar thermal & Ground Source Heat Pumps: Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP): click here for more details
1. Example of Worcestor-Bosch ground source heating installation
2. Example of Worcestor-Bosch solar heating panel installation
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