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How to unblock an outside drain
Funny smell in your home? Sink taking ages to drain? It sounds like you’ve got a bit of a blockage. But don’t panic! Drain unblocker tasks are relatively easy to carry out yourself and chances are you won’t need to call out the experts.
What is landlord boiler cover?
If you’re a landlord and wondering whether you need a landlord boiler care package, or if it’s even worth taking out cover, we’re here to help make up your mind. Landlord boiler cover is a type of insurance that’s essential for ensuring your tenants stay warm and cosy and avoid those unexpected boiler breakdowns.
Central Heating Controls Explained
Central heating controls, also known as boiler controls, refer to any system that helps manage heating across a property or room by room. This includes programmers, timers, and thermostats. They can help households to save energy which, in turn, saves money. In this guide, we’ll discuss the different heating controls you could use to set and adjust the temperature in your home.
Gas Fire Safety: Carbon monoxide, Servicing & Safety Checks
Got a modern gas fire installed in your home? Well, aren’t you lucky! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of curling up by a warm fire when it’s cost outside, is there?
Gas fires are an attractive feature to have in the home and a great source of heat, but it’s essential to be aware of the safety aspects too. Here we’ve shared a quick guide to the potential dangers of having a gas fire and gas safety tips to prevent them from appearing out of the blue.
Does home insurance cover rodent damage?
The purpose of home insurance is to protect you against unforeseen eventualities that may damage your home. This normally includes damage from landslip and subsidence and often accidental damage to your home. What about rodent damage? Does your home insurance cover mice or rat damage?
Does Home Insurance Cover Roof Damage?
The main reason for taking out a home cover policy or home insurance is to protect you financially against unforeseen damage and the resultant repairs to your home. Normal wear and tear of your home are not normally included in a home insurance policy but may be included in some comprehensive home cover packages.
How to Fix a Leaking Pipe at Home
Has your water bill suddenly increased but you haven’t been using more water than usual? Or are you being kept awake by a dripping tap? You may have a small water leak somewhere in your property. It’s important to check, as leaks can cause water damage or affect your boiler pressure, central heating, and hot water supply.
6 top tips to stay warm this winter
According to the Energy Savings Trust, four in ten of us avoid switching our heating on during colder spells due to fears of high energy bills. A third of people also say they can’t make their homes as warm as they like.
Why should you get central heating cover?
What does the nights drawing in make you think of? Is it cosy comfort food, warm hot chocolate with lashings of cream and marshmallows and a lovely warm welcoming house? Sounds lovely doesn’t it?