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Electric Convector Heater or Oil Central Heating?
Hi I've become self employed, which means that during the winter months I'm going to be working a lot from home (generally situated in just one room during the day), as a result of which I am going to be requiring some heating on during the day & wondered what would be cheapest. The two options I currently have would be to…
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Electric Storage Heating
I already have it and am stuck with it. I'm just wondering if anybody here has any idea what kind of impact it will have on my bills (meter) if I turn it on? I'm cold but poor! :beer: in advance.
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Before you buy oil read this.
Anyone thinking of buying heating oil from **golocateoil.com** be warned. They take your money and give you a delivery date. The oil does not arrive, you question them about the non delivery and you are told that they have had a problem with their supplier. You are asked to pay another £25.00 to guarantee a delivery. I had…
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hi
im looking to buy a 750watt oil filled radiator for my bedroom... during the night i only need heating for my bedroom. will it be cheaper for me to buy a oil filled radiator rather than keep the central heating on all night? thanks
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UPVC Windows Colours
Hi There, This is the first thread i've ever posted so i hope im doing it right!!!Please forgive me if i have got it wrong. Hopefully someone will be able to answer my question about UPVC replacement windows. Ive recently had several quotes to replace all my doors and windows but each company has told me i am unable to…
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currently just a hole in the wall
I think this is the suggested place for me, i have not a clue on much like this i moved into currant let in january, in my front room i have what i call my hole in the wall (currently home to a candle display) i have the outer to a fireplace (im carp a technical terms) lovely cream colour then just a hole, not sure what…
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Need new heating but totally confused - help!!
We are new to the forum and really would be so grateful for any advice and information based on experience. I expect this has been asked before and I apologise for all the waffle, but we are totally lost. We are looking to replace the warm air heating in our 70s style home (4 bed, 1 bathroom, 1 cloakroom). The boiler…
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New bolier needed
we need a new bolier have been quoted £1600 for a Intergas HRE36/30 combi supplied and fitted. 3 years warranty included and 10 year warranty on heat exchanger. Before we go ahead what questions should I be asking, the company is listed on the Gas safe register
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Oil Central Heating Grants
I have done some research but cannot really find much information. We have solid fuel at the moment and are converting to oil central heating. Do the government in scotland help with this? Thanks Steve
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Belfast stove install
Hi, I do have another thread running regarding stove advice and have found a stove I like...http://www.charnwood.com/wood-multifuel-cove-1.asp The thing is that I live in Belfast, a smoke controlled are and was wondering if any other users here are in belfast and use a stove to get some more advice. thanks, C
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Oil Combi Boiler required
We currently have a coal fire with back boiler installed which is going ASAP. Looking at getting oil and been told Combi is the way forward. Anyone well known companies i should be keeping an eye out for? Thanks
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storage heaters costing a lot!!!
Hi All, I have just moved into a rented property in which we have some old very bulky storage heaters. We moved in on the 27th Oct and so far we have spent £60 on electricity (12days). We are very careful to turn every switch in the house off and only have the boiler set for hot water for around 1 hours in the am and 3…
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Woodburning Stove Advice (And yes, I have been to a shop!)
Hello! I am new to the subject of stoves & woodburners etc. I have been looking around the internet for some advice, and this looks like a really great place to start. As happens with pretty much everything i buy these days, I look around the internet first for some advice. The room I am going to put the burner in is…
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Saxon Multi Fuel Stoves Help
Hi All, Has anyone any thoughts/comments/reviews on Saxon Multifuel stoves. You can only buy them from Saxon Fires in North Wales as they're their own range. They're Chinese cast iron stoves, have seen one in operation and seems good but unsure about the airwash system, product longetivity etc.... am looking into getting…
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wood burning stove
Hi, I live in a 1930's solid walled house and currently have gas, but have to really turn up the temperature to get the room heated. Even the... When the heat is turned off the room turns cold over the space of 20mins. Now, I was thinking about a stove for the fireplace which would heat our living area and upstairs bedroom…
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Another WoodBurner Question :)
I was just wondering, on average (and I know that will vary a LOT) how many logs would you burn over an evening to keep a living room warm.... it won't be connected to a boiler or anything, its just for the living room. I used to burn an awful lot of wood and coal on my open fire in the last house. I am guessing a…
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Bolier replacement quotes
hi guys my boiler has packed up and was insured with british gas they have given me a quote for a replacing it £3,183.82 BRITISH GAS Quotation Details: New Boiler Replacement Boiler: Boiler: British/Scottish Gas Worcester Greenstar 24i High Efficiency (x 1) £645.73 Standard Boiler Replacement: Horizontal flue terminal (x…
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NEW central heating problems
How long would it take to install a new heating system? 14 radiators, condnesing conventional boiler, hot water tank all new pipes (is a pressurised system - also sealed?). What happens if there is a leak whole installers test the system that leaves carpet so wet that it takes about 1 week to dry out? Can I inisist the…
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Panel or storage heaters
I posted this is in elec and gas forum incorrectly so i'll try here. I've moved into a 1980's two bed flat that has old storage heaters which i can't get on with, they only are controlled by a economy 7 supply activation and by the time i get home from work have little heat in them so i am using a fan heater as backup. I'm…
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Self insure instead of maintenance contracts
Central heating insurance contracts like any insurance is a gamble. Can bring peace of mind that you are covered for the unexpected breakdown. However, the small print in the insurance document is very small and the the company, whoever it is, will try to find a reason not to meet your claim. There is no personal service.…
