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Heating Controls

Effective heating controls are a vital part of an efficient boiler-powered central-heating system. Clever use of controls can help you minimise energy consumption by ensuring each room is at the right temperature for comfort, while avoiding overheating. Which will keep your home cosy and cut your energy bills.

Boiler Controls and Thermostats

Types of Controls

Here’s a quick overview of the types of controls that are available:

  • Simple Controls

Traditional mechanical clock controls which are set for 24 hour periods.

  • Digital Controls

Set on/off heating times that fit around your lifestyle and benefit from a 7 day programming schedule.

  • Intelligent Controls

Learn how long it takes to heat up and cool down your home, and monitor external temperatures. Great for energy efficiency.

  • Internet Connected

Controlled via an app on your smart device, these learn from your system's behaviour, use live weather data, and keep track of your fuel usage and more.

Smart Thermostats

 

Central Heating Servicing FAQs

In most cases, we recommend you get your central heating system serviced at least once a year. This is especially important for gas and oil boilers, as an annual service helps to keep them running safely and efficiently.

There are a few things that may make you want to consider more frequent servicing:

  • Age of your boiler: If your boiler is older, you may want to have it serviced more often.
  • Usage: If you use your central heating system a lot, you may want to have it serviced more often.
  • Any concerns you have: If you have any concerns about the way your central heating system is working, it’s always best to get it checked out by a qualified engineer.

A boiler service is a comprehensive check-up to make sure your system is operating safely and efficiently. It typically includes:

  • Safety checks: Inspecting flue gas emissions, pressure relief valves, and electrical components for any potential hazards.
  • Performance checks: Assessing the boiler's combustion efficiency, burner operation, and overall performance.
  • Cleaning and maintenance: Cleaning internal components, checking and potentially replacing parts like filters and gaskets.
  • System checks: Examining radiators, pipework, and controls for any leaks or signs of wear and tear.

There are several key benefits to getting your boiler serviced regularly:

  • Safety first: A serviced boiler is a safe boiler. A qualified engineer will check for gas leaks, carbon monoxide emissions, and other potential hazards, giving you peace of mind. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can be fatal, so a service can help prevent this risk.
  • Save money on bills: A well-maintained boiler runs more efficiently, which means it uses less fuel to generate the same amount of heat. This translates to lower energy bills for you.
  • Fewer breakdowns: Regular servicing helps identify minor issues before they turn into major problems. Catching these problems early can prevent costly repairs down the line.
  • Extends boiler lifespan: Just like with a car, regular servicing helps your boiler last longer. By keeping it clean and in good condition, you can avoid premature replacements.
  • Peace of mind: Knowing your boiler is operating safely and efficiently gives you peace of mind, especially during the colder months when you rely on it most.

We stand behind the quality of our workmanship and offer a 12-month guarantee on all our work. If anything unexpected happens, you can have peace of mind that we’ll be there to fix it.

We believe in peace of mind, which is why all our engineers are rigorously vetted, Gas Safe registered, and hold accreditations from Checkatrade, CRB, Safe Contractor, and PASMA. We’re also approved by the Buy With Confidence scheme in Bournemouth and Poole.

Along with servicing, we offer a comprehensive range of central heating services to keep your home warm and your system running smoothly. These include:

We let our work speak for itself. We boast an exceptional average rating of 9.95 on Checkatrade, which means you can be confident you're choosing a reliable and trustworthy company for your central heating needs.

 

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