We’re fast rolling into winter and the last thing that you need is a serious boiler breakdown. Anyone who has ever had to face this will know the disruption it can cause, especially if the boiler is unrepairable. If you’re worried about the cost of potentially replacing your boiler, a finance plan can be effective
When searching for the best heating engineer, it’s extremely important to look out for the right accreditations. Licensed accreditations not only work to give a heating company an edge, they also ensure the safety of the customer and separate the professionals from the cowboys. Some heating accreditations even mean extra long guarantees and access to
As Gas Safe Register engineers, at Direct Heating Installations, we recommend that all gas appliances throughout your home should be checked at least once a year. A service of your gas boiler is not only essential for ensuring its functionality and efficiency, it is also crucial for keeping your boilers warranty valid and safeguarding your
Summer may seem like a crazy time to think about central heating but actually, it’s the perfect season for performing a heating health check! It may not seem very important, especially when it’s so hot outside but do this during the summer months and you should avoid any winter breakdowns. From organising your annual boiler
What are Combi Boilers? Combi boilers are both high-efficiency water heaters and central heating boilers. Compact and therefore space-saving, combi boilers have the ability to heat your home and provide hot water, all without the need for a separate water tank. With 70% of UK households now also choosing combi boilers over regular or
What is Underfloor Heating? As the weather starts to cool like we’ve already seen this week, nothing beats a warm floor, especially of a morning. When it comes to an underfloor heating system, there are two main forms available. Water systems use a length of pipe, a heat source and a pump. Electrical systems
Why is my domestic boiler making funny noises? A domestic boiler can be a funny old thing, especially when it makes those weird and lively noises. It’s perfectly normal for heating to make the odd strange noise, especially after a long hot summer of being switched off. If the commotion shows no signs of quietening
When it comes to remodelling a small bathroom, experimenting with different tile ideas is certain to be your new best friend. Pick the right sort of tiles and you will take your modest bathroom from zero to hero. They will also work to reflect the light and create the impression of never-ending space. At Direct
From Smart Home Heating to clever ambient lighting, smart technology is here to stay and able to make our lives that much easier, is certainly something we all should be adopting. An ingenious way to make your heating system work around your lifestyle, Smart Home Heating controls additionally offer many other benefits including saving you
The weather is currently glorious and as this scorching hot summer continues, our home renovations team are busy completing house remodel after remodel. For one recent project, in particular, we were tasked with the challenge of making a complete transformation. Managing the project from start to finish, we carried out everything in this house remodel
With the weather being so glorious recently it’s no surprise if you haven’t paid much attention to your central heating system. I mean, why would you? The past few weeks have been scorching. When the weather starts to turn, however, like it has been doing on and off, this is when thoughts turn to switching
Well, that’s half of the year behind us now and it won’t be long until Autumn is here either. Did you know that the season which falls between summer and winter is actually one of the busiest times of the year for home renovation projects? Summer is also a great time to plan for such
