We recently completed the installation of a brand new boiler for a customer based in South London who contacted us due to issues with their existing boiler which was only eight years old. Their existing boiler was not installed correctly and this had caused the system to start failing way ahead of its typical life…
You have probably heard about boiler servicing, but do you know what it involves and why is it so important to have your boiler and your heating system serviced regularly? Boiler servicing is not too dissimilar to an MOT on a car. An annual inspection that is there to ensure your vehicle, or in this…
Having your radiators and boiler flushed every so often is important to ensure that your heating system continues to operate at its full potential. There are two types of flushes available: the powerflush and the chemical flush. Here at Aren, we can carry out either flush service to your system and in this post, we…
As homeowners now have to make the switch from conventional to condensing boilers, we look at each in a bit more detail and the main differences between them. – – – How do traditional Conventional Boilers work? First up, conventional boilers. These are also referred to as non-condensing boilers and work by distributing…
Did you know, you might be able to apply for a grant to help pay for your new boiler? Under the government ECO boiler scheme, homeowners who are eligible can have their old and inefficient boilers replaced for a substantial reduction in cost and depending on the unit, potentially completely free. – – – What…
As our name states we are ‘Aren Heating & Plumbing’ so please contact us with your plumbing problems or projects. We offer a complete range of plumbing services from airlocks to stopcocks and from blocked sinks to complete or partial bathroom and shower room replacements plus many plumbing projects in between. We understand that burst…
As a landlord, as you are probably aware, you are legally responsible for the safety of your tenants for several reasons, one of which being gas. As defined by law and detailed on the HSE website, you must: Repair and maintain gas pipework, flues and appliances in safe condition. Ensure an annual gas safety check is…
A brief history of Aren Heating & Plumbing To really understand where we came from, we first need to take a trip back in time, right back to the Ancient Greeks. Being the first to develop central heating around 350 BC it is safe to say they were well ahead of their time. Using flues…
How to repressurise your boiler Lack of heating and hot water? Immediate problem or do you simply want to know what to look out for with your boiler pressure? Our simple and helpful guide explains what boiler pressure is, what causes the fluctuations, how to check the pressure and ultimately how to repressurise your boiler….
Choosing a plumber? Choose Aren Heating & Plumbing Choosing a plumber is not as straightforward as you think. You want to be sure you find someone who is appropriately qualified, very reliable, trustworthy and is not going to charge the earth. This takes time – time you do not have when there is water…