Winter is fast approaching and with it comes higher energy bills as householders turn on the heating.
Many homes rely on heating and hot water provided by inefficient and outdated boilers – and that could prove extremely costly this winter.
That’s the message from Moorheat Plumbing & Heating’s Richard Down, who said: “Most homeowners probably don’t realise that more than 50 per cent of annual heating bills are made up by hot water costs. By choosing a high efficiency boiler, you could see them reduce by 30 per cent.”
Moorheat are accredited professional installers for market leading Worcester and Vaillant and can therefore offer a 10 year warranty on all boilers they fit.
Moorheat have been replacing old equipment and installing new boilers – including combination boilers, pressurised hot water and open vented heating systems for more than a decade themselves.
[Moorheat] are happy to quote on anything from a leaky tap to a full central heating system or bathroom installation
Established in 2007 by Richard and his wife Claire, they have established a reputation of being reliable, realistically priced and respectful to all their customers.
As a small team they pride themselves on being able to say that no job is too small or too big, and are happy to quote on anything from a leaky tap to a full central heating system or bathroom installation.
Moorheat’s engineers not only install, but also service and maintain all types of boiler systems and gas heating appliances. Other services include landlord gas safety checks, boiler breakdowns, gas fire servicing, gas safe certificates and underfloor heating. They also fit smart technology controllers such as Hive and Nest.
Richard said: “We understand the inconvenience incurred when heating systems or hot water systems are out of action and will do our best to diagnose and correct any problems as soon as possible.”
Richard also reminded homeowners to ensure they are using their thermostats wisely.
“Room thermostats are extremely sensitive. By reducing the setting by just one degree you could reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%, saving up to £100 a year for a typical gas bill,” said Richard.
Other energy saving tops include:
• Having boilers serviced annually by a Gas Safe company. Moorheat offer a fully comprehensive boiler service for just £48. This can prevent breakdowns occurring which in turn reduces the risk of unbudgeted repairs and keeps your heating system running at its most efficient.
• Replace worn out insulation in your roof with new insulation of 200mm thickness or more. This could help to reduce up to 30% of heat loss through the roof of your property.
• Remove single glazed windows and replace with PVCu or wooden framed double glazed windows.
• Hang full length or lined curtains in your windows. However, you must ensure that these do not drape over radiators.
• Use draught excluders around doors and letterboxes. Do not, however, block or seal any air vents which ensure that the central heating boiler operates safely.
In addition to their work as heating engineers, Moorheat offer a complete bathroom fitting service, install underfloor heating to keep you warm underfoot, install and repair radiators and pipework as well as all general plumbing work and much more.
Since the particularly cold winter, Moorheat have been busier than ever before and thanks to happy customers and recommendations their business has continued to grow at a rapid rate throughout the summer months.
It means they are now taking on additional engineers to meet demand while maintaining their high standards of work and customer care.
Moorheat accept credit card and debit card payments and can offer flexible timed appointments, to avoid homeowners having to wait in all day.
Moorheat can be contacted on 01752 705042. Website www.moorheat.co.uk
