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Is it time to get my boiler serviced?

How long has your boiler been sitting in your understairs cupboard, quietly getting on with its job without anyone noticing? Boiler servicing is one of those jobs that seems to fall to the bottom of the to-do list every year. But is that wise?


Experts recommend that you have your boiler serviced every summer. It’s a sensible recommendation, and it’s also important for safety reasons.


What to Look For in a Boiler Service


First of all, let’s get the most important note in: all work on a boiler should be carried out by a competent person. Assuming you have a gas boiler, that means you need a Gas Safe engineer. Never allow anyone to work on your boiler if they do not have Gas Safe credentials.


Other than that, what else should you look for?


Cost is just one factor. Going for a service that includes cheap labour is likely to be neither here nor there if you need replacement parts. It’s very difficult to estimate how much parts will cost because they vary depending on manufacturer. But your aim should be an effective service, not a bargain one.


Obtain recommendations from friends and compare pricing carefully. But remember that the cost of servicing is always going to be cheaper than an emergency repair, so it is worth paying out before that happens.


Finally, remember to allow some time for the servicing and the sourcing of any parts that are needed. If you get this right, your service shouldn’t be an emergency.

Servicing in Summer

Summer is the ideal time to get your boiler serviced. That’s not to say that we’d recommend waiting until summer if your service is very overdue already. But if you’re more or less on track with servicing, it can make sense.


For one thing, your boiler is unlikely to be needed as much in summer, so if you have to turn it off for a day for new parts or checks, it won’t impact the family quite as much as a service in January might.


Additionally, your boiler gets less use when the weather warms up -- you may never use it to heat the radiators at all. So a service in summer will give you a chance to warm up the whole system before autumnal temperatures bite.


Neglect to book your service and you may find that the boiler doesn’t work properly when winter comes. Not only that but an urgent problem could result in a call-out for a plumber at short notice. That is never cheap!

Final Thoughts

Remember: carbon monoxide poisoning is a nasty, silent killer. And if you don’t have your boiler serviced, it could leak carbon monoxide without you ever knowing. So having your boiler serviced is a very good idea when it comes to the safety of your family. It could also prolong the life of the boiler itself.


For more details about boiler servicing, be sure to check the instruction manual that came with your boiler.


*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

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CES 2015 – Eight Of The Best Devices

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CES 2015 – Eight Of The Best Devices

CES is always a bright spot in the gadget lover’s post-Christmas malaise and showcases a lot of the items we can expect as consumers for the coming year. Of course, the 2015 show was no different and we say a variety of awesome tech and gadgets showcased at the event. So, let’s take a look at some of the awesome items that caught our eye.

Vivo Air

We all like a slim phone, so the Vivo Air gives us what we all want. This fantastically slim device is a mere 5.1mm thick and extremely light too. However, unlike a lot of slim phones, it doesn’t lack features either. Inside it has a powerful 1.7GHz eight core processor and a 4.8inch 306ppi screen, as well as a quality 8mp camera. It’s attractive, smart and we loved it.

Withings Activite Pop

One of the problems a lot of people find with the smart watch is that many look like a dog’s dinner. The Withings Activite Pop however is a stylish and attractive addition that is waterproof, comes with a fitness tracker and offers a stream of other extras. Style and function seems to be the aim of the game here and it works.

Dell XPS 13

With a seriously sharp screen and an even sharper design the Dell XPS 13 is a great piece of kit. With an option for a 3200x1800 resolution and a bezel of only 5.2mms it’s an impressive looking little laptop machine with plenty of power and a 15 hour battery life.

Dell Venue8 7000

The Dell tablet was one of the most attractive at CES and with an 8.4” OLED screen and an Intel RealSense Snapshot depth camera it looks impressive. At only 6mm in thickness we expect to see it released in the US and Canada soon. There are no plans for a UK release date yet however.

Mophie Juice Pack

Mophie Juice Packs are there to ensure that anyone with a phone that won’t last the day (all of us) have an option. The attractive designs and functionality are great and the three different items provide 60% to 120% of the iPhone 6 charge amount, depending on the one you choose.

Logitech UE Megaboom Bluetooth

Cylindrical and sexy, the MegaBoom is an attractive device that produces great sound and is also relatively small in size. It’s designed to be tough and is waterproof and extremely study and built to be carried around. It’s quite a bass driven device, but one a lot of people will love. 

Fuhu’s 65” Tablet

If you want a 65 inch touch screen with a 4K display then the Fubu tablet is perfect for you. This astounding device can be mounted in a number of ways and just looks astonishing to be honest. It’s a bit nuts but we sort of love it. 

Remix Ultra Tablet

It looks like a Surface Pro Tablet, it acts like a Surface Pro Tablet – however it uses an Android ROM. The device was created by three former Google employees who hoped to create a productivity orientated Android device. The Remix Ultra Tablet does just that. 

Not all of these gadgets are available in the UK at this time; nevertheless if you’re a tech head then why not take this moment to protect all your gadgets, visit our website for an instant insurance quote today. 

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

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