Efficiency Archives - The Plumber ABS

The 21st Century – don’t forget to upgrade the heating controls too

27th June 2017 Efficiency

So, how many central heating systems were installed years ago and still run with the same or similar heating controls that are long out of date and completely inefficient? Lots! Boilers have often been replaced for fuel efficiency but the available technology as regards control and effectiveness have been overlooked. We recently installed Thermostatic radiator valves and a Nest Learning […]

Central Heating maintenance

19th April 2017 Efficiency

A lot of people like to have a central heating maintenance contract, e.g. British Gas or similar. This is because they think this is an economic way to maintain their systems and it gives them peace of mind that, in the event of a breakdown they can get things working again quickly. In reality, this is very rarely true. It […]

Energy Price Rises – More Announcements in the media

3rd April 2017 Efficiency

Energy Price Rises – So how energy efficient is your home? Even if you have recently had a new Boiler there are probably still things that can be done to improve the amount of gas that is being used and increase the comfort of your home with regards to being to hot or cold in certain areas. The perfect example […]

On Plumbing and the Weather: Choosing Qualified Plumbers in Camberley

18th February 2014 Efficiency

An article recently published on The Independent talks about the increase in the need for plumbing services, now that most of the UK is experiencing very cold weather. The low temperatures have been causing residents in Camberley and elsewhere to increase the use of their boilers, which has resulted to a 72% spike in boiler-related problems. To save on repair […]

Cut your gas consumption

27th August 2013 Efficiency

So have you or anyone you know got a huge old boiler in your home that you or they think is so good because it is so reliable and never let them down? Well I’ve got news for them, it is letting them down every time they use it quite simply because of the amount of gas it’s using! In […]

Are you using more gas in your home on heating and hot water than you need to?

13th March 2013 Efficiency

Welcome to our website and my blog. I hope to pass on some tips and advice to our customers past, present and future. I am going to start with a subject that is most topical and that is ‘efficiency’. So, are you using more gas in your home on heating and hot water than you need to? The answer is […]