With news of the big freeze making its way to us, we wanted to look at ways we can help prepare. In this brand new video we will demonstrate how to safely defrost a frozen boiler condensate, and how you can prevent this in the future. https://youtu.be/
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Energy Efficiency Awards
Last nights event was held at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff and attending by 200 of the industry’s leading experts. The evening included some excellent speakers including representatives from ‘The Energy Saving Trust’ and ‘The Department of Climate Change’. The judges choose Heatforce over the strong competition for a number of reasons. The event organisers explained ‘Heatforce have reduced carbon on a huge scale and the savings they have helped customers gain have enabled them to live a more comfortable life. Heatforce always keep quality at the forefront of everything they do and it’s clear they will go the extra mile to keep customers happy. Heatforce have installed, serviced and repaired boilers and heating systems for over 36 years, they are real industry experts. Companies like Heatforce who offer a great service and here to stay if you need back up, are the type of companies that these awards are very proud to reward. Company CEO Paul Maddocks said ‘This award is very special to us a team. When you hear of people who have to choose between heating or eating, it really does make you realise how important energy efficiency work is. I am proud of the team at Heatforce who work so hard to keep our customers happy, this award is deserved recognition for all their hard work.’
7 things you need to know before you buy a new boiler
Buying a new boiler is a big and expensive decision. Here are seven things you should know before you invest in a new boiler. Buying a new boiler is an expensive and complicated process at the best of times - let alone against the backdrop of your old boiler breaking down suddenly in winter. To help make your boiler buy more straightforward, we've rounded up the main things you need to consider when buying a boiler, in this quick guide. With a typical boiler installation costing anywhere between £1,800 and £3,000, here are seven things you need to know before you take the plunge and sign on the dotted line for your new boiler. Once you know a little more, choose the best boiler for you by booking an appointment with one of our specialist surveyors who can guide you on exactly what you should consider. Our surveyors are at your disposal with no obligation what so ever. #1 The importance of a reliable new boiler It's simple really - the more reliable your new boiler, the less money you will have to shell out on expensive repairs. According to our annual boilers survey, the average cost of a boiler repair is £210 - which is quite an incentive to pick a reliable brand. Don't be left with cold showers in a freezing cold home - only pick a new boiler from one of the most reliable and best boiler brands. We are totally independent from all boiler brands however, if you ask us to recommend a boiler, we will always suggest and recommend one with a 'Which?" Five Star reliability rating. #2 Get your boiler engineer's opinion - but consider their answer carefully Your boiler engineer will be an invaluable source of information during the buying process. He or she will be able to guide you to make the best choice on the type and size of boiler you need. According to a survey of 1,101 Which? members conducted in April 2015, 93% would trust their heating engineer to recommend the right brand of boiler for their home. What... Read more » 
