Why Should I be Avoiding Dangerous Boiler Spares? It’s becoming increasingly more important to responsibly recycle an old boiler, not only for environmental reasons but also for the safety of your customers too. Let us explain why you should be avoiding dangerous boiler spares and should always be using official boiler spare parts. Invalidates Warranties Nowadays, boilers have long...
Can one degree really make that much of a difference? In the past couple of weeks, many of us have reluctantly started turning our heating on for the autumn and winter season. With the prospect of many of us spending more time than at home than we usually would, could one degree warmer be costing you more than you...
Tips for keeping your work van tidy and organised. No matter which trade you’re in, having an untidy work van can cost you a lot of time and effort. It is quite likely adding to your daily frustration. The good news is that there are a range of things that you can do to reduce this. Keeping your work van...
How to protect your van from theft. Van theft is a huge issue in the U.K. Numbers are growing every year with over 10 cases reported every day. Data suggests that over 98% of tradespeople are concerned about tool or vehicle theft. Unfortunately this isn't surprising with the thousands of tools stolen every day. Stolen tools and damaged vans aren't...
As many of you may know, fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence for which you could be prosecuted. In 2016/17, fly-tipping cost local councils over £58m in clean-up costs. It’s more important now than ever before that we do our bit to protect the environment. In 2014, the government changed the laws around carrying and disposal of waste. If you...
Recycle your old boiler responsibly. Do you ever think about where your old boiler waste is ending up? In 2018/2019 there were over a million cases of fly tipping in the U.K. costing councils in England an estimated £12.9 million pounds in clear up and enforcement fees. A third of all incidents reported were ‘small van load’ of rubbish. Perhaps...
It is with great sadness that we must mention the loss of one of our key suppliers. Bill the Paint Man was a key catalyst in this development and the backbone of this bespoke service. An extremely friendly, honest and approachable fella and one that Mr Central Heating has come to rely on over the years. He was a...
In addition to being used as a home heating system, LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is often used as fuel for cooking, vehicles, and aerosols. There are around 4million homes in the U.K. that are not connected to the natural gas network. Many of those are relying on an oil boiler to power their hot water and central heating. LPG boilers...
Hard water can be a problem in the UK for many households with limescale being the biggest issue associated with it. If you live in a hard water area, like 60% of the U.K., you'll notice that limescale leaves behind a hard residue on plumbing, central heating, faucets and appliances that are exposed to hot water. Over time this scum...
Why Should I be Avoiding Dangerous Boiler Spares? It’s becoming increasingly more important to responsibly recycle an old boiler, not only for environmental reasons but also for the safety of your customers too. Let us explain why you should be avoiding dangerous boiler spares and should always be using official boiler spare parts. Invalidates Warranties Nowadays, boilers have long...
Can one degree really make that much of a difference? In the past couple of weeks, many of us have reluctantly started turning our heating on for the autumn and winter season. With the prospect of many of us spending more time than at home than we usually would, could one degree warmer be costing you more than you...
Tips for keeping your work van tidy and organised. No matter which trade you’re in, having an untidy work van can cost you a lot of time and effort. It is quite likely adding to your daily frustration. The good news is that there are a range of things that you can do to reduce this. Keeping your work van...
How to protect your van from theft. Van theft is a huge issue in the U.K. Numbers are growing every year with over 10 cases reported every day. Data suggests that over 98% of tradespeople are concerned about tool or vehicle theft. Unfortunately this isn't surprising with the thousands of tools stolen every day. Stolen tools and damaged vans aren't...
As many of you may know, fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence for which you could be prosecuted. In 2016/17, fly-tipping cost local councils over £58m in clean-up costs. It’s more important now than ever before that we do our bit to protect the environment. In 2014, the government changed the laws around carrying and disposal of waste. If you...
Recycle your old boiler responsibly. Do you ever think about where your old boiler waste is ending up? In 2018/2019 there were over a million cases of fly tipping in the U.K. costing councils in England an estimated £12.9 million pounds in clear up and enforcement fees. A third of all incidents reported were ‘small van load’ of rubbish. Perhaps...
In addition to being used as a home heating system, LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is often used as fuel for cooking, vehicles, and aerosols. There are around 4million homes in the U.K. that are not connected to the natural gas network. Many of those are relying on an oil boiler to power their hot water and central heating. LPG boilers...
Hard water can be a problem in the UK for many households with limescale being the biggest issue associated with it. If you live in a hard water area, like 60% of the U.K., you'll notice that limescale leaves behind a hard residue on plumbing, central heating, faucets and appliances that are exposed to hot water. Over time this scum...
