Solar Panels in the Winter? Surely not….

At this time of year, there are certain things you expect to see or read about. In fact, if you’re an avid reader of my blog, you will know that over the past few months I’ve been writing about topics such as keeping warm in the winter and preparations for Christmas. So why have I now switched to talking about solar heating panels? Surely they’re only effective in the summer?

Well, I can’t blame you for thinking this, but the fact is, solar heating panels are effective at heating your home in an environmentally friendly way all year round, not just in the summer. Solar panels are linked in with your existing heating system, so it won’t be the case that just because it’s cold outside, you will not get any hot water. You’ll still have all the advantages of a traditional central heating system, but with the added bonus of being able to generate your own power economically and ecologically.

Combining solar heating with your existing heating system can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as your heating bills. In fact, if you’re looking for ways to make savings, an initial investment in solar panels will make you significant savings in the future.

If you’re interested in solar power and how it actually works, my Vaillant trained engineers can provide a free no obligation initial consultation. Take a look at solar heating panels in a little more detail now and avoid the summer rush.

Get Fit, Stop Smoking, Fix the Boiler……

If like thousands of people across the country you have made a number of New Year’s Resolutions, you are probably thinking now we’re into January, was there any point?

Getting fit, giving up smoking or getting a new job are all resolutions we all make, but ultimately ignore a month down the line. However, there is one less glamorous but important resolution that you can make, and easily keep: getting your heating system working at its optimum.

You may tolerate a noisy boiler but the time will come when it packs up all together. Instead of waiting for that time, give me a call and I’ll take a look at it. Just think how quiet it will be without your boiler or heating system groaning at you throughout the night! You should ideally get an annual boiler check every year so if you’ve been putting this off, make a resolution to do it this year.

Alternatively, I could fix a few little problems for you all in one go. A dripping tap that keeps you awake at night? No problem. A radiator that doesn’t get as hot as the others? I’ll sort it. Water that comes out the tap at what feels like a thousand degrees? Give me a shout.

At the end of day these aren’t life changing improvements. But they will stop those little things from annoying you. And after all, it’s the little things in life that matter isn’t it?