subject: Christmas Energy Saving Tips From Uk Plumbing Courses Provider! [print this page] Another Cold Winter is already on its way meaning people want to keep their homes warm and toasty for the upcoming chill. However with the rising fuel prices and the current economic climate the affordability of keeping your home warm is getting harder.
As a plumbing courses provider we have some simple tips to help you keep warm but save money this winter.
Make sure all of your plumbing and heating is in good working order BEFORE you need it most.
1. Start Checking your home for early warning signs to reduce the costly bills when it is too late - avoid a big bill because you had to use an emergency call out service or replace broken appliances by checking your home now, whats even better is that a plumbing check up is free (you just have to Do It Yourself).
2. Check that the boiler has been fully serviced recently it is advisable to get your boiler serviced once a year to prevent any problems in the future. If your boiler is not serviced regularly it is unlikely you will be able to spot any problem until it is too late.
3. Make sure external pipe work does not show any signs of serious wear as these can lead to big problems later on, the biggest problem in the cold last year in the UK was frozen pipes, which inevitably leads to burst pipes.
REMEMBER - If you spot any problems contact a professional plumber or gas installer to fix the problem. The cost now will be considerably less now than when it is broken.
Simple Home energy saving tips:
Keep curtains closed a considerable amount of heat is lost every day through windows and doors, especially if you have single glazed windows. We advise to keep curtains partially closed to hold the heat in and to keep the cold out.
keep the thermostat at a constant temperature If you turn the heat on and off as you get too hot/cold it uses more energy continually heating the system from cold to hot than it does to keep it at a constant steady heat. We suggest that you find a suitable heat to have the thermostat at whilst your heating is on.
Always use professional, qualified tradesman who have taken the right plumbing, gas or electrical courses such as the ones we have on offer.
If you would like to find out more about how to become a plumber, visit our site today to find out more.
