When the sun is shining, woolly jumpers are stowed away in the attic and all we’re looking for are ways to cool down, boilers and thermostats are probably the furthest thing from your mind. As long as the heating is off and the windows are open, we otherwise don’t need to worry about the temperature of our homes. Right? Wrong. Experts at Glow-worm suggest that in fact the summer can be the bes... (read more)

Are you reading this after frantically searching the web for advice on what do with a broken boiler? Relax, take a deep breath and consider: -    Have you consulted a qualified Gas Safe accredited installer?  Check our list of qualified engineers here, to view those nearest to your home. -    Double and triple check your boiler cover – do you have a policy? Check your paper work to see if... (read more)

The old saying goes that women are from Venus and men are from Mars… Some things in life are impossible to read – but your boiler shouldn’t be one of them. We recently asked you to come forward and feedback, via the blog, on how our boilers functioned, particularly with respect to boiler controls. Andrew Slater, Technical Support Manager at Glow-worm has highlighted a few instructions which ... (read more)

Glow-worm will be showcasing its range of renewable and energy efficient heating products at Ecobuild this week (stand 1338), the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment. The event itself takes place at Earl’s Court in London, 2nd – 4th March, and is expected to top last year’s attendance of 35, 617. Glow-worm will be showcasing their Clearly Hy... (read more)

CORGI is the leading authority for information on gas safety issues around the home, founded to protect the public from the dangers of unsafe gas installations. By maintaining an up-to-date register of qualified gas installers and other trades people, CORGI promotes the core values of professional service and high standards in safety. Consequently, the CORGI badge is a guarantee of safety, making ... (read more)

Like most things in life, your boiler benefits from a little TLC every now and again. For instance, did you know your boiler has an optimum water pressure? Your boiler needs to have a constant water pressure to make sure it works properly and continues to keep your house nice and cosy. It’s important to know that different types of boilers have different ways to keep pressure constant. For examp... (read more)

Have you noticed your radiator hasn’t been working as well as it should? This could be down to trapped air bubbles in your pipes and can easily be remedied by ‘bleeding’ your radiator or heater. But don’t worry! It’s not as drastic or gory as it sounds! Bleeding your radiator simply means releasing trapped air from inside the system. When water is heated and cooled continuously, air bubb... (read more)

HIPs (think houses as opposed to hop…) are an integral part of selling houses nowadays. Part of the Home Information Pack includes an Energy Performance Certificate – a detailed analysis of a particular property’s performance in terms of the energy use, calculated per square metre of floor area. This includes an analysis of energy efficiency based on fuel costs and the environmental imp... (read more)