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When to Replace Your Hot Water Tank

A regular boiler system typically includes both a hot water tank and a cold water tank. The hot one stores heated water, whereas the cold version supplies water to the system and maintains pressure.

But sometimes, our heating shuts down and we’re left in the cold. To reduce unnecessary emergency repairs and costs, learn when to replace a hot water tank below.

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Boiler Placement Regulations: Where Should I Put My Boiler?

Whether you’re old boiler is beginning to wane or becomes more expensive to run, you may think about investing in a high-performing, more environmental upgrade. There are regulations in place that restrict the placement of your boiler, so it’s important to consider where your new heating system will go. Two of the most common places in the home are the kitchen and airing cupboards, but each home has different requirements.

At GK Plumbing, we have decades of experience in boiler installations. Within this guide, we’ll cover what the boiler placement regulations are and where your boiler is best suited in your home.

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Annual Boiler Check: Why Should I Service My Boiler?

Is your annual boiler check coming up? We cannot emphasise enough how essential it is to have your boiler serviced once every year. While it may be completely fine on the outside, it could have internal problems. Not only that, an annual service is required to keep manufacturer guarantees valid. Similarly, ignoring any issues could result in needing a new boiler or worse scenarios.

So, why service a boiler? The most important reason is to protect your family and friends from harm. In this article, we’ll tell you the benefits of a boiler service.

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Is It Cheaper to Keep Heating on All Day?

The colder months are upon us and our heating costs are starting to soar. Are you in search of ways to save money on heating? The answer isn’t to freeze, and we urge you to think about what other things can be cut before heating costs.

Afterall, you shouldn’t have to spend your weekends frostbitten, risking your health for a few extra pennies you may not need. Before we get to the heat-saving tips, we need to ask one fundamental question first…

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What Are the Benefits of Smart Meters?

If you’re wondering, ‘what does a smart meter do?’, our simple answer is it measures your energy usage which helps provide accurate gas and electricity bills.

With the popularity of these handy little devices growing in recent years, you may be asking, ‘why do I need a smart meter?’ and why they’re now commonplace in most modern homes.

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Should I Switch to an Electric Boiler System?

The electric boiler system has grown in popularity in recent years. With a greater focus on reducing our carbon footprint, its growth shows no signs of slowing down.

However, many people still use gas boilers, which are the cheapest boilers on the market and the easiest to maintain. With this in mind, we have to wonder why so many people are making the switch from a gas to an electric boiler system.

In this article, we will provide an insight into the electric boiler system’s many benefits, including helping the environment.

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What Are the Best Boiler Brands?

Replacing a boiler is a big decision for any homeowner or property manager. With so many boiler brands available on the market, it can be challenging to determine which one is the best fit for your home or business. In this guide, we’ll compare the best boiler brands, such as Baxi, Ideal, Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Viessman to help you identify what the best boiler is for your property.

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A Guide to Buying the Most Efficient Radiators for Your Home

With the current climate crisis continuing to worsen, 2021 is the year to begin making small changes to both your lifestyle and your home and upgrading to the most efficient radiator is a great place to start. Switching to a more modern radiator is an easy way to reduce your energy consumption and can help you to save money in the long run. Homeowners often don’t realise the extent of the variety of radiators that are out there, but it is important to install ones that are suitable in style, size, and efficiency to each room in your home.

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Replacing a Back Boiler with a Combi Boiler

Back boilers are still extremely common throughout the UK. Whilst they have been deemed illegal to install if there is no alternative heat source solution, there are still many heating homes. A lot of the time, back boilers remain installed despite their inefficiencies and are only replaced when they finally breakdown. Find out more about these old boilers and learn why you should remove back boiler and replace with a combi boiler even before your current back boiler breakdown.

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Best Type of Boiler to Buy for Your Home

When the time comes to buy a new boiler for your home, you may wonder what the best type of boiler is. Before asking a heating engineer to point you in the right direction, we encourage you to do some research first. In some cases, a replacement is better. Sometimes, however, you will need to completely upgrade your system. For example, if you currently have a back boiler, it is time to install a more efficient combi boiler. Read more