The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has published updated figures on the amount of fuel – and money – homeowners can save by installing energy efficiency measures in their home. According to this year’s updated energy saving figures, homeowners who upgrade…
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OFTEC Age UK help older people stay warm this winter
OFTEC has teamed up with Age UK, the UK’s largest charity for older people, to provide a free guide, offering key advice to help older people using oil to stay safe and warm throughout the remainder of the winter period.…
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Brits waste money over heating
Worcester, Bosch Group has commissioned a survey to reveal the UK’s heating habits. The study revealed that 32% of Brits tend to turn the heating thermostat above the recommended level of 20°C and 21°C and are, therefore, incurring unnecessarily high…
Tips for preventing heating problems in the current cold days
It’s every householders nightmare – it’s freezing outside and the heating hasn’t come on. Many things could cause this, but if you have a condensing boiler it is worth checking to see if the condensate pipe has frozen. This small…
Copper can be helpful in controlling fungi from HVAC systems
Copper can be helpful in controlling the emission of fungi from heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems, concluded a recent study presented at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Committee on Indoor Air Quality. The data presented builds on laboratory work…
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