Flexibility has been introduced for the timing of landlords’ annual gas safety checks from the 6th April 2018. Many have long called for this change, and following a consultation on the issue last year the Health & Safety Executive has now confirmed the amendments to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (GSIUR). The […]
Continue reading →Autumn is just around the corner & we could all soon have to bite the bullet & switch on our heating systems once again. Make sure your heating will come on when needed by having your boiler serviced before the colder weather starts. Here are 5 reasons why you should service your boiler annually; SAFETY […]
Continue reading →There’s a new warning about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning over the summer months. Between May and September 2014, the National Grid says it was called out to 9,500 cases related to carbon monoxide poisoning. Now the Gas Safe Register is urging people to get their appliances checked. Carbon monoxide is odourless and, without […]
Continue reading →Landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties, under measures announced by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis on the 11th March 2015. The move will help prevent up to 26 deaths and 670 injuries a year. The measure is expected to take effect from October 2015, and […]
Continue reading →Many people are unaware that an unvented hot water cylinder requires an annual service and inspection of the key safety devices fitted to the system – just like a gas boiler. A regular health check will ensure the product operates safely for many years and eliminates the possibility of major failure and damage to property. […]
Continue reading →If you’ll be firing up your gas fire on Christmas Day, don’t forget to have it serviced & checked for safety before hand. Un serviced open flued appliances can spill carbon monoxide into the room with no warning and can be fatal. They are more at risk if not used for long periods of time. […]
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