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What’s Involved In a Boiler ...

Boiler Services throughout the year are needed to make sure your boiler can run for as long as possible. Often people tend to neglect their boiler and just phone their gas company when there is a major problem but if you have regular boiler services this will minimise the probability of a boiler breakdown. Boilers are supposed to last around ten years and this will be the case if you arrange an annual boiler service. During a boiler service, people just see the engineer fiddle with the boiler for five minutes and then the engineer will most ... Read More

Saving Money on Your Gas Bills ...

In this day and age, everyone has to take responsibility and help improve the environment. Many people open their gas bills in Coventry and are shocked by the amount they owe. Gas and energy prices are rising so if there is a simple method to stop this climb in prices effecting you then why not try it. First thing you must do is look after your boiler. The lifespan of an average boiler is 10 years, after this it will begin to lose efficiency and cost you more and more money. If your boiler is coming up to the 10 year mark the best thing you ... Read More

Gas leak and tackling the situ ...

One of the most problematic situations that can arise when dealing with your boiler or any gas pipes is when you can smell stale gas. Often people tend to panic and make the wrong decisions when this problem occurs which escalates the situation but the best advice we can give is to stay calm and keep your composure. If you smell gas coming from anywhere in your house, you must first call 0800 111 999 which is the number for the National Gas Emergency Service. This service is provided 24 hours a day and seven days a week and will cost you ... Read More

Benefits of Upgrading your Boi ...

New boilers have rated efficiencies of 90 per cent or more meaning that they use less fuel, resulting in lower CO2 emissions and running costs. Renewable heat technologies do not use fossil fuels, reducing CO2 emissions still further. For example, this means by upgrading your G-rated boiler to an A-rated one, your household heating bill should drop by about a quarter – a saving, on average, of around £235 a year. Even if you are not eligible for this scheme Mercia Gas has many special offers available right now. Contact us to find ... Read More

Boiler Types for Installation ...

Please see below some key advantages and disadvantages for the main types of boilers on the market. Combi Boiler The Combi boiler combines all of the components of a conventional boiler into one system – a form of condensing boiler. The advantages of such a system are: * This system supplies hot water on demand * The central heating system works through this system * These are the most popular boiler type * Combi boilers heat the water direct from the supply * Can be more energy efficient than other boiler types * Do not require storage ... Read More