September is in full swing, autumn is here, and the weather’s turned cold, dark and ugly. As summer swiftly departs, it’s no surprise that UK homeowners are rushing to insulate their houses in preparation for the chilly season. A wood burning fireplace offers warmth, relaxation and can offset the cost of an existing heating system, [...]
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Older gas appliances are greater risk of CO
September 16th, 2011 
admin The Gas Safety Trust’s Carbon Monoxide Trends Report recently released reveals that older gas appliances pose a greater risk to CO incidents, with more than two thirds of CO incidents reported involved central heating appliances, of which 50% were older central heating boilers. The data also demonstrates the benefits of the introduction of new legislation. [...]
New eVolution 5 stove meets the demand for a greener alternative
September 16th, 2011 admin Broseley Fires has added the eVolution 5 stove to its eVolution range of woodburners. Available as a free standing stove with the option of an integral wood store or as an inset unit, the new eVolution 5 builds on the company’s expertise in combining eco friendly features with a contemporary design and the latest in [...]
Millions people pushed into fuel poverty
September 16th, 2011 admin EDF price rise means millions of people will be pushed into fuel poverty ALMOST a million households in Scotland will now be in fuel poverty after the last of the major suppliers announced a second price rise in less than a year, it has been warned. EDF Energy has announced increases to the cost of [...]
Gas safety week 2011
September 16th, 2011 admin The first ever Gas Safety Week September sees the launch of the first ever Gas Safety Week run by Gas Safe Register. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of gas safety in the home and raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. Badly fitted [...]
