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When Should a New Boiler Be Serviced?

Your new boiler is installed and everything is running as smoothly as possible. It is providing plenty of heat and there are no other problems, but the question still arises of when you should have it serviced. Should you wait until problems arise to be fixed, or should you make sure you get it serviced regardless of whether or not you are experiencing problems with it? Here at Woolfoot Heating, we recommend regular servicing for your boiler.

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Woolfoot Heating is dedicated to keeping the people of Yorkshire warm. We’ve retained the values of a local family-run business but offer services that rival the leading national companies.  We’ve worked with schools, hospitals, care homes, factories, warehouse, hotels and numerous office-based businesses. Our services cover everything heating related from annual gas boiler inspections to full design and installation of specialist systems. No matter what size requirement you have for your boiler or heating system, we can take care of the installation, servicing, repairs, replacements and maintenance. If you are looking for a high-quality, reliable and professional team of heating specialists then contact Woolfoot Heating.

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Choosing an Oil Boiler

There are many considerations to make when deciding to buy a new oil boiler for your home. The first one being – do you really need a new boiler? There’s a chance that your heating system is still of value and only needs a quick repair for it to be working efficiently once more. By reaching out to oil boiler repair Leeds based experts, you could end up saving a few hundred pounds.

However, in a lot of cases, boilers are old, inefficient and sometimes even dangerous. An expert will be able to inform you if you do need to replace your existing boiler with a brand new one.

Time for a New Boiler

It’s time to do your homework if your oil boiler repair Leeds professional has told you that you need a new boiler. You want to make sure you get an oil boiler that will heat your home efficiently and provide you with years of service. Here are four important things to consider before you begin your hunt for a replacement.

1.      Energy Efficient and Eco Friendly

Not all oil boilers are the same when it comes to efficiency. Eco friendly systems are great for the environment, but they’re also beneficial for your own finances. Look for a boiler that will reduce the amount of energy that’s required to heat your home and your water. The less amount of energy used will result in saved money. Energy efficiency and financial savings are popular reasons for choosing a new system rather than using oil boiler repair in Leeds to replace parts and repair older systems.

2.      Suitable for Your Home

The oil boiler will need to be the right size for your home. Check the capacity of each boiler you’re interested in. You want the boiler to be able to comfortably heat your entire home. Ask for professional advice from Boiler Repair Leeds if you’re unsure about the size you need for your home.

3.      Peace of Mind

Read the warranty information for the boiler you’re considering buying. A decent warranty will provide you with peace of mind and some protection for a fixed period of time. That way you know you’ll be protected should your oil boiler require a repair.

Ask the Pros

Oil boiler repair professionals will be happy to provide you with all the information and advice you need to make a sensible decision. Choose an oil boiler that offers cost and energy efficiency and enjoy the comforts of a heated home for years to come.

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How to Help Prevent a Boiler Breakdown

When it comes to Christmas, you want to make sure that everything goes perfectly to ensure a stress-free festive period. To avoid any scares over the winter months, you should take care of your boiler throughout the year. If you want some tips on how to help prevent a boiler breakdown, then read on!

If you feel like your boiler is in need of some repair work, you can get in touch with a heating engineer Leeds based professional company, who will be happy to assist. But first, let’s take a look at how you can avoid any issues.

Get To Know Your Boiler

When we buy something new, many of us have a nasty tendency to throw the manual or the instructions away because we fool ourselves into thinking we don’t need them. However, when it comes to your boiler, getting to know it could save you quite the pretty penny. By keeping hold of your manual, you can refer to it for the simple repairs.

However, if you suspect something substantial, you are better off getting in touch with a local heating engineer Leeds based company, who have the tools and experience required.

Pipe Insulation

This is a cost-effective way of keeping your pipes warm during the winter to minimise the risk of them seizing up. The pipes most at risk are your condensate pipes because they run to the outside of your property. Should the temperature drop below zero, you want peace of mind that your pipes won’t freeze over, thus affecting the boiler’s performance.

You can combat this by thawing your pipes using hot water bottles or cloths, but if you feel uneasy, feel free to contact a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Keep a Consistent Flow

Although it is wise to naturally leave your boiler off during the summer months, it is also important that a boiler with longevity requires a consistent level of use. With that in mind, it is highly recommended that once a month, for round about 15 minutes, you should click your heating on. This keeps the water flowing freely round your home, so that by the time winter comes your boiler won’t lag in its attempts to warm the property.

Heating Engineer Leeds

One piece of advice you can take is to never be afraid to call the experts! Naturally, unless you’re confident in repairing a boiler yourself, it should be left to a team of professionals. Have a look at some of the Boiler Servicing Leeds based companies in your locality. They will be able to give you any assistance you require to make sure your boiler is in tip-top shape!

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How Your Employees Can Contribute to Your Energy Efficiency

If you don’t make a profit in business, then you are unlikely to survive for long. While this means generating as much revenue as you can, the money coming in is only part of the equation. Another major factor in your profit is the money coming out and it is important to keep your costs as low as you reasonably can.

This can mean finding affordable suppliers and Gas Boiler Repair Leeds, not hiring too many staff, and making sure that your energy bills are as low as possible. When it comes to keeping energy bills low, you can ask your staff to help too.

Commercial Boiler Repair Leeds Based Advice – Keep it Closed!

Much of what we pay in terms of energy bills can be avoided. While your boiler may be hard at work keeping your buildings warm, that heat can easily be lost if it is able to pass outside. This needs to be replaced, burning up even more energy, which goes on to your bill. One of the biggest culprits is doors and windows that have been left open.

Any Boiler Repair Leeds based specialist will tell you, bad insulation is the cause of most boilers having to work harder than necessary.

Make sure that your staff know to keep doors and windows closed when not being used. Use signs to remind people and, if possible, use pressurised hinges that will help close the doors automatically. Insulating doors and windows and installing double glazing will also help to reduce your energy bills.

Switch Everything Off

Encourage your staff to switch everything off when they have finished for the day. This is especially important before the weekends. To help appliances and electronics use as little energy as possible, you should also try and invest in modern equipment that is more energy efficient.

Bear in mind also that some equipment will use more energy than is necessary with less demanding options available. For example, a laptop will use less energy than a desktop computer and larger monitors also have higher energy demands.

Use Space Effectively

If you have a few people in large, spacious rooms then you are likely to be using up a lot of energy unnecessarily. You could save a lot if you are able to move people into one room together, allowing you to close the other room completely. It doesn’t mean you should have people working together in cramped conditions, but some common sense can make a big difference to your monthly bills.

Keep your energy usage down and you will not only reduce your bills, you will also do your part to help the environment. It often takes little effort to bring your every use down significantly.

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How to Tell if it’s Time for a New Boiler

If you suspect that your boiler may by on the blink, or about to shut its eyes completely, then it’s time to start considering investing in a new one. You should also ensure it is fitted by a reputable boiler installation company. For services specialising in boiler installation Leeds has a range of approved installers, but it is first worth identifying the key signs that suggest that your boiler is reaching its retirement age.

The Often-Underappreciated Home Appliance

Boilers are perhaps the most underappreciated home appliance and readily taken for granted. Just think about it. A wonder of engineering; a provider of warmth and hot water; in short – a deity amongst home appliances.

A boiler works hard all of its life, locked away in a darkened cupboard with no one to socialise with. Not like your lazy kitchen appliances, such as Mrs. Toaster, Mr. Kettle and Mr. Microwave – who stand around chatting and doing nothing for the majority of the day.

These other lazy home appliances will simply stop working when they can’t be bothered anymore. The loyal boiler, however, will continue chugging along bravely until he can chug along no more.

How Will My Boiler Let Me Know That He’s Getting Too Old to Work?

Similar to the manner in which people nearing retirement age will complain about aches and pains and grumble about having had enough of work, a boiler’s pipes will start to rumble and its outer casing will start to shake. This is a sure sign that it is time to book your boiler or Oil Boiler Repair Leeds on to a well-deserved, first-class coach trip to a retirement home in used-boiler-land!

Along with these signs of Boiler Old Age, here are some of the other key signs to look out for:

Not So Hot to Trot

If you notice that your radiators are taking longer than usual to heat up, then this is an indicator that your boiler is nearing the end of its working life. Indeed, older boilers risk a drop in efficiency levels of 50% to 70%.

Similarly, if you have to increase the temperature on your thermostat to a level higher than usual to get hot running water, then this is another sign of reduced performance from your boiler.

Decreased Performance = Increased Bills

This drop in efficiency will affect your energy bills. Not only will your boiler release energy to your radiators at a slower rate but the boiler will also have to work much harder and use more energy to achieve higher temperatures in the first place.

Boiler Incontinence

Another key sign of Boiler Old Age is if your boiler is leaking. This wastes water and energy, causes structural damage to your property and poses an increased danger if any electrical outlets/products are within close proximity to the boiler.

When Should I Get a New Boiler

It is recommended that you replace your boiler every ten years. Whilst the outlay for a new boiler is expensive it can help you to make savings in the long-term. These savings come in the form of optimum performance and efficiency levels, in addition to the big savings that can be made on boiler insurance.

Optimum Performance

A new boiler with an efficiency rating of ‘A’ will provide you with a performance level of 90%. In contrast, older boilers with an efficiency rating of ‘G’ operate at 70%.

In terms of savings, an ‘A’ rated boiler saves an average of £320 per year more than a ‘G’ rated boiler. So, over the course of ten years, a correctly installed and serviced boiler can save you in the region of £3000 on energy bills.

Reputable Installers

The importance of boiler installation or Boiler Repair Leeds should not be overlooked. A professional boiler installation service and care plan can make a big difference in providing you with an optimum service from your boiler in the long run. Reputable boiler installation companies will offer you a ten-year guarantee on their products, fit your new boiler safely and offer you both advice and servicing so as to maintain a healthy and happy boiler.

Boiler Installation Leeds

If you have identified any of the previously noted problems with your boiler and it is over ten years old, then it may be time to start considering getting a new boiler and finding a reputable installer. If you are looking for businesses specialising in boiler installation Leeds has a selection of professionals based in the centre and the surrounding area.