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CD/11 non-compliance affects house sale
My parents (now deceased) lived in a bungalow with oil-fired central heating. A recent CD/11 servicing report identified deficiencies, one of which related to the location of the tank, it being in the garage rather than external. Am I legally obliged to rectify these failings prior to sale, especially as the boiler is…
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Help! What's this fuel?
Hello So we bought a house with a multi fuel fire, and out the back there was a coal bunker which had a load of what looked like coal in it. We have been trying to burn it but its not burning very well and when it's cooled it looks orange in colour almost like brick?! Any ideas what it is? Before burning it looks black and…
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Can you explain E7 and heaters for an idiot...
Hi I need some super simple explanations about E7 and storage heaters - I have read other threads but they end up becoming too confusing! I have just moved into my new house. It is all electric and I am on EDF E7. The bedrooms and hall have storage heaters which I am happy with. At the moment while it's freezing cold, I…
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Smokeless Coal?
Hi, Where is the best (cheapest) place i can buy smokeless coal? My usual supplier has let me down.... I'd need around 1ton - I'm down to my last half a bag and have been chucking logs on the fire but they just don't give off the heat. My previous supplier sold me 1t for £120 Thanks in advance
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Log Burner Potential Danger
Good morning, Apologies if this is the wrong place or already answered. We are looking to get a small (5kw, ecosy+) log burner installed in a Victorian Terrace (2 storey + loft). There was previously an open fire used there. When we moved in the loft was bare brick stacks, we have since plaster boarded this out to use as a…
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New to LPG bottles
Hello, I have a few probably stupid questions about LPG (47kg propane red tanks) that I failed to find answers to on Google. If you can help, thanks! 1) if gas runs out completely does it break anything? Eg, if the bolier was on when it runs dry. 2) is it easy to connect and disconnect bottles? Are there instructions…
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Switching off central heating
Dear All, i will be outside my residence for almost 1 month. m going to another country my apartment works on central heating it has a thermostat to regulate the temperature, now my question is : whether i should switch off thermostat OR I should set the thermostat to lower temperature i.e. 10 degrees may be. because m…
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Propane gas bottles for cooking.... It's all new to me, so any advice please?
Hi Just recently moved house and the new house has propane gas for the hob (electric oven). There's one 19kg propane bottle which I think is getting low. I've been advised it's best to have two anyway. I presumed the second one would be more expensive as I wouldn't have an empty to exchange, but I just popped into a hire…
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A puzzle - Bulb/Coop Energy £200 backbill
I've just moved this to the energy forum but can't work out how to delete it .... Hello, I'm hoping someone might be able to advise me on if/how I might claim some of the £200+ that Bulb has just back billed me for an error that I'm not sure is my fault. This is quite complicated - so, if you like puzzles?! .... After I…
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EDF hidden T&C's - Smart Meter
Can anyone help, I renewed with EDF last year for an online only account - which was what I wanted. And hidden in the t&c's there is a tiny paragraph that says that if EDF are in my area I have to agree to a Smart Meter! I don't want a Smart Meter and have been told that will be £60 for me to change deals! Can they…
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Heating oil usage
Hello, I am finding my oil heating bills huge at the moment, I currently have about 50% of my radiators on, I was wondering with an oil boiler would I be better just putting them all on high as the oil is getting burnt anyways? Or would this make it worse? Thanks
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Upgrading Storage Heaters?
I've just got my house back from the estate agents after years of them renting it out, and I'm now renting it directly. Got a nice new couple moving in on Saturday. Short version House only has an electric connection (no gas option at all) Currently has 30 year old storage heaters 1 heater is missing!! (Don't ask) I asked…
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Static Caravan Park LPG Prices
Has anyone any information regarding prices of piped LPG on static caravan parks? Currently Electricity & Natural Gas prices are covered by 2003 regulations which prevent "Resellers" ( Park operators) from profitting on sales to caravan residents. However, LPG is currently excluded from these regulations. There is…
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Homefuels Direct - Failed Deliveries and Rude Staff
Just used this company again and experienced the worst service I think I have ever had and after 3 failed deliveries, people not getting back when they say they will on multiple occasions and rude staff that tell me they are fed up with me I have to say I am certainly fed up with their poor service and attitude. I still do…
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NPower out of contract bill
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone could help... I own a business (cafe) and have a business account with NPower. My bill for this quarter has come at around £3,800 more than it normally is and should be and whilst I am a seasonal business that relies on my summer trade this is in fact a winter bill. I have been told this…
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Beware Boilerjuice
I just ordered some oil from Boilerjuice and did not see that there is a new (since September they tell me) 'service charge' of £3. This is clearly a cynical way to allow them to reduce the cost per litre and appear more competitive - I imagine most people look at the cost per litre to compare prices, and the service…
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LPG tank problems
Dear all, I hope you can help with this. We moved into our house a couple of years ago and have a standing LPG tank outside. Having got fed up of the increasing prices, we decided to try and switch suppliers. Unfortunately, the new supplier wont deliver as they say that the tank does not meet regulations and that it needs…
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Spending £2300 a year on electricity
Hello MSE forums, I have been helping my partners mother with her bills trying to cut costs and such and have got round to looking into her electric bills. Currently, she pays around £190 a month this seems really high! I did a comparison on Uswitch and the tariff she is on with SSE comes up as the best available surely…
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Central heating goes off when water up to temperature
I've a conventional (not combi) boiler with a hot water tank and three way valve. When cold everything works OK, but when the water in the hot water cylinder reaches the thermostat cut off temperature (60 degC) the central heating won't come on despite the room thermostat calling for heat. Tweaking the cylinder thermostat…
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Smart meter
My gas smart meter was fitted 12 months ago and failed to read any usage. I informed the supplier that I thought it was faulty but they replied that it was sending readings correctly.They have now requested a new meter and told me I will be billed from historic readings. I have installed a log burner for winter heating and…
