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    Feb 22
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Worcester Boilers Achieve Top Awards For New Boilers

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New Boilers – Kensign Engineering Ltd can fit the entire range of Worcester Greenstar gas boilers which have come out on top in the Which? boiler report, having been awarded Which? Best Buy for the 6th year running.

With the peak heating season now with us, Kensigns gas boilers continue to be among the best in the market, earning an overall score of 79 percent, based on customers scores and engineers views. The Greenstar range scored 5 stars for reliability, customer satisfaction and build quality as well as achieving the maximum star rating in 5 of the 6 categories.

Kensign Engineering fits new boilers

The annual survey compared 11 brands in total, revealing us to be the most reliable, with our boilers remaining fault free longer than all other manufacturers. The results were calculated from the views of 10,779 owners and for the first time a 110 Which?  Kensign Engineering Ltd can fit one of these award winning boilers in your home.

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    Feb 22
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Kensign Engineering Offer. Boiler Grant. £300

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Kensign Engineering Offer.  Boiler Grant. £300 off

If your current boiler’s seen better days then why not invest in a brand new one. We’ve teamed up with HPS Boiler supplies to bring you this Boiler Grant great offer of £300 off a new boiler for a limited time only.

Don’t miss out – offer ends 30 March 2017.

The cost of installing a new or replacement boiler is often more expensive than the boiler itself, so you need to know what to expect before you contact a Kensign Engineering. This isn’t a job you can do yourself to cut costs, unless you’re a Gas Safe registered installer.

Boiler installation costs vary enormously, depending on how much work is required, the parts needed and their availability, where you live and who you employ for the job. Following the boiler scrappage scheme in 2010, which allowed those with an inefficient boilers to claim back cash to help them pay for a new boiler, a freedom of information request revealed energy companies were charging, on average, around a third more than independent traders.
Independent installers come out on top when it comes to value for money, quality of workmanship and after sales service. Ask about the Boiler Grant

Boiler replacement. With A Boiler Grant

If your boiler is beginning to break down, and is more than 10 years old, it might be more cost effective to replace your old boiler with a new one. Spare parts are harder to come by as your boiler gets older.

please contact us for further information

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    Feb 22
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Winter Boiler tips

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5 Winter boiler tips.

1 keep an eye on the pressure gauge if you have a combination boiler.

If the gauge or digital display on your boiler is below the green level, or reading less than 1.0 bar, you will need to top up the pressure in your system via the filling loop or filling tap on the boiler.

Turn the tap slowly to regain correct pressure, then turn tap off fully.

 

2 Pressure gauge or readout is showing too much pressure.

If you find that you are constantly topping up the boiler to maintain pressure, this normally means there is a fault inside the boiler. Call for more advise on winter boiler tips.

 

3 boiler stops working in very cold weather.

The condensation pipe might be frozen.

Pour hot water over the plastic condensation pipe, a white plastic pipe sited outside and going to a drain. Alternative methods of de-icing are use a hair dryer or hot towels.

 

4 Get your boiler serviced.

One of the best winter boiler tips is always a good idea to get your boiler serviced. Boiler manufacturers  recommend getting your boiler serviced once every year to make sure everything is in good condition and safe working order. can service your boiler at short notice. Don’t wait until your boiler breaks down before having it done, or it could end up costing you more in the long run.

 

5 Bleed the radiators

If you can feel cold patches on your radiators its because there’s air trapped inside  It’s easy to bleed a radiator – use a radiator key to turn the small valve on the side of the radiator. If you bleed your radiators and still have a problem with cold patches, your system might be blocked with sludge and might need a flush

if you are interested in further information regarding your boiler please contact us at your earliest convenience

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    Feb 22
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How to remove air locks

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A tap which fails to supply water when opened may well be airlocked – in order to remove air lock from the system please follow the following advice.

Remove air lock

To overcome this, attach a length of hosepipe to the affected tap and connect the other end to a working direct feed tap – in the majority of cases this will be the kitchen sink cold tap. Open both taps to allow the pressure of the mains water to force the air back out of the pipes. Once this is done, leave to act for several minutes, then turn off the air locked tap first. It may be necessary to repeat this a few times to release the lock and allow water to run properly. When finished, undo the hose from the higher of the two taps, before releasing the lower and allowing the water in the hose to drain into the sink.

Air lock at more than one tap

If more than one tap appears to be airlocked, clear it from the lowest one. With cold water pipes from the attic cistern, it may also be possible to blow out the airlock if the above method fails. Push a length of hose into the outlet pipe within the tank. Open the tap at the other end. Blow through the pipe to dislodge the lock.

Draining down to remove an air lock

As a final resort method, drain the system down. Turn off the water feed and open all the taps to drain the water.Close all taps until they are about a three quarters closed. Turn the water supply back on. Adjust them all until a light, even flow of water is achieved. Now go round opening them one by one to the half-open position, starting with the lowest and working upwards. Repeat at the three quarters open position. Once all air has been discharged, turn all taps off to a point where there is only a minimal flow.

Finally, close them all before checking the operation of each tap in turn.

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    Jan 22
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Choosing the right boiler

Choosing the right boiler for your needs

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When choosing the right boiler there are several things to consider. The size of your boiler, the type, construction and energy efficiency will all have an impact on your home and your energy bills. Take some time to consider your options and think carefully about which boiler to choose. 

Conventional boilers

Conventional boilers use a storage tank to supply hot water. The water is heated via cast iron heat exchangers and combination boilers can supply gallons of hot water at one time. Once the stored hot water runs out, there may be a delay in supply as the tank refills.

Conventional boilers tend to require more space than combination boilers as the hot water cylinder requires connection with a cold water storage tank that will typically be placed in the loft. This also means that installation is often more complicated than with a combination boiler.

Older models of conventional boilers tended to be less energy efficient, but advances have been made and newer models can be adjusted to match the specific heating requirements of your home.

British Gas offer a range of conventional boilers including compact systems that can easily be fitted into most modern kitchens.

Combination boilers

Combination boilers, or  combi boilers, supply water directly from the mains without the need for a storage tank. As a result, combination boilers supply hot water on demand in unlimited supply.

Combination boilers are ideal for smaller properties where space is at a premium.

Combi boilers also provide water at mains pressure, meaning you can enjoy a strong, hot shower without the need for an additional shower pump.

Combination boilers from British Gas include condensing technology and an ECO mode, both of which improve your control over water heating by maintaining boiler temperature whilst in standby mode.

If you would like further advice on choosing the right boiler please contact us for further information

 

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    Jan 22
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How to Save Energy and Money on your Central Heating

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Simply turning the central heating down by a degree or two can make a significant difference to your energy consumption but here are some simple tips to save energy on your central heating:

  • Use your central heating timer (not the thermostat) to turn heating on and off.
  • Keep your radiators clear. For example, don’t put a sofa in front of your radiator, because it will absorb a lot of the heat.
  • If your radiators are fixed to the outside wall, put radiator panels behind them to reflect the heat back into the room.
  • Use thermal curtains (or just heavy ones) during the winter, and close them at dusk so heat doesn’t escape through the windows.
  • For properties with high ceilings, placing a shelf just above the radiator helps to deflect the heat into the centre of the room rather than it drifting straight up to the ceiling.
  • Get a draught excluder – you could save up to £35 a year when you get rid of all the draughts in your house. [2]
  • Install insulation. Cavity wall insulation could save you around £160 a year and loft installation could save around £140.
  •  Fit double glazing so heat doesn’t escape through your windows.

 

 

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