Combi Boilers

Combi boiler prices aren't as expensive as they were.  The price of a combi boiler is coming down, with Baxi Gold boilers now starting from as low as £675.99 for a Baxi Potterton Gold Combi boiler 24kW. Once you take off the redemption voucher you could receive if you're eligible under the Boiler Scrappage Scheme, the price of your boiler will be under£300.  We recommend you talk to your Gas Safe registered boiler installer to find out more, but ask him to include the cost of the boiler in his quote to you.  Don't forget to get 3 quotes and try to get a fitter who you've heard good things about.  Here are our tips for finding a good plumber.

Carbon Monoxide Risk in Freezing Weather

A paperboy from Scarborough, UK noticed an unusual smell when delivering a newspaper to a pensioner and thought to alert the authorities.  The actions of Dan Eggleton, 17, from North Yorkshire saved the lady's life.  The lady didn't want to be identified, but thanked the young man for saving her from death by carbon monoxide poisoning.

According to Northern Gas Networks, the company who own the gas pipeline, ice had caused a build up of the lethal gas by blocking air vents in the pensioner's home.

Trade Plumbing recommend that during snowfall, you check that all your air vents and air bricks are not blocked by snow or ice.

Hot Water Pressure Cylinder

You may be searching for pressurised hot water cylinder, pressurised hot water cylinders, pressure hot water cylinder or many other search terms to describe the hot water storage vessel in your airing cupboard.  Essentially, this is a metal cylinder containing stored hot water for use in your bathroom and kitchen.  Many new homes and new gas boiler installations do not include a Hot Water Cylinder, as the type of boiler being used is a Combination Boiler (sometimes called a Combi Boiler), which heats your water on demand.

If you've definitely not got a combi boiler and you know you have one of these storage tanks in your airing cupboard that needs replacing, then you need to choose a Hot Water Pressure Cylinder . 

Remember that a new pressurised cylinder MUST be installed by a competent professional.  In the UK, this means that the installer has to be accredited by the Gas Safe Register.  Here's an article to help you when choosing your plumber.  To find a qualified professional, visit the Gas Safe Register.