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18-year warranty!!!

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:30:02 GMT

Introducing the future of home comfort: The all-new ATAG hydrogen ready & cutting edge flow control technology boiler with an incredible 18 YEAR WARRANTY! Say goodbye to worries and hello to peace of mind as you cosy up to the unmatched reliability and cutting-edge technology. With their brand new boiler, you're not just investing in warmth - you're investing in years of uninterrupted comfort. We'd be delighted to help you make every winter a warm and worry-free one by installing an ATAG boiler for you!

An example of PROPER boiler servicing...

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:38:19 GMT

Before and after: Main heat exchanger was contaminated with debris due to neglect from previous servicing company. Rear heat insulation pad was rotting and crumbling. Heat exchanger now fully restored to safe working order with a new insulation pad fitted

Gas Safe Register

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:40:13 GMT

If you are having Gas work carried out...

You should be aware it is illegal for anyone to work with Gas unless they are registered with Gas Safe. The Gas Safe register is the official list of Gas businesses who are registered to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances.

Here’s how you can avoid employing a potentially lethal illegal tradesperson and ensure you only use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

All Gas Safe registered engineers must carry a Gas Safe ID card. Don’t be afraid to ask to see it when they arrive at your property to carry out Gas work – and remember to check the front and back of the card.

Details to check on the front of the card:

• The engineer's photo

• The start and expiry dates

• The licence number

• The security hologram

• The engineer is from the business you employed

Details to check on the back of the card:

• The engineer is qualified to carry out the gas job you’ve employed them to do

• Their qualifications are up-to-date

For further verification, you can also check your engineer is Gas Safe registered at www.gassaferegister.co.uk - Check a Business. You can also call the Gas Safe Register on 0800 408 5500

Energy saving tips

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:33:44 GMT

Saving energy isn't just about being more energy-efficient and considerate of the environment; it's also a great way to save money!

New research by Uswitch.com has revealed that 2.7 million UK households are setting their thermostats too high in an effort to keep warm this autumn. Turning your thermostat down by just 1°C can save you as much as £80 per year!

Use the link below for 40 free energy-saving tips showing you the best ways to reduce costs at home: https://www.uswitch.com/energy-saving/guides/free-energy-saving-tips/

Autumn heating thoughts

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:45:01 GMT

Seasonal advice

As we head into Autumn...

Here are a few tips for seasonal heating:

Have your boiler serviced once a year (ideally before winter) to avoid any problems in the coldest months.
Make your boiler more efficient by adding a Programmer and Room Thermostat, and Thermostatic Valves on your radiators.
Smart Controls you can add to your heating system enable you to be in control even when you are not at home, and the most sophisticated controls can zone your home to be heated at different temperatures and time settings in different areas or rooms.

How to make savings on your heating costs

Set your heating to be off when you’re out at work, away for the day or have gone to bed. Investing in Smart controls can make this process easier.
Dress appropriately according to the season, think cosy jumpers, not t-shirts!
Lower the heating on individual radiators in rooms which you are not using, easy to do with TRV’s.
Touch your radiators. The heat output should be even over the whole radiator. If you feel distinct cold spots in either the top or bottom, have the problem rectified, your radiators are not working to their full potential.

Boiler installation

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:12:49 GMT

Out with the old in with the new

Brand new ATAG high efficiency boiler with remarkably low running costs not least due to outside Weather Compensation Sensor & low running temperatures whilst still keeping a local home warm & cosy

Annual Boiler Service

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:50:42 GMT

Here's one we made earlier..

Installed a couple of years back, another year old, another Service and this little Fella is ticking along effortlessly.

Regular annual service keeps everything in check.

COVID-19 Advice for Homeowners

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:22:03 GMT

Working safely with you during Coronavirus - how you can help

Recent work: User-friendly labels

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:42:57 GMT

User-friendly lever valves labeled up for client

Recent Work: new heating & hot water provision

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:40:31 GMT

Recent work: New highly energy efficient ATAG boiler, provision of hot water upgraded; new mains-water fed hot water cylinder, pipework and controls re-designed below the boiler to enable a faster heat-up time of all the radiators.

Scary Halloween movie from Gas Safe...

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:10:56 GMT

https://twitter.com/GasSafeRegister/status/925293803111579648

Recent client feedback

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:01:58 GMT

Its lovely to receive thank you notes and cards! Much appreciated

How to check if your engineer is Gas Safe registered

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:50:14 GMT

#GSW17

It's Gas Safety Week 2017...

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:39:57 GMT

We're supporting Gas Safety Week 2017 - it’s time to familiarise ourselves with Gas Safety Week's top tips:

Get your gas appliances checked annually
Find out how safe your property is and set an email reminder for your annual gas safety check at StayGasSafe.co.uk
Check your gas engineer is Gas Safe registered
Check your engineer’s ID card when they arrive to do the job.

Further tips can be found at GasSafetyWeek.co.uk

Recent work: new boiler installation

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:26:10 GMT

Newly installed high performing ATAG iC 27kW Economiser combination boiler. This boiler has a device which recycles lost heat from flue gasses and can save money on your hot water bill - currently the most energy efficient combination boiler in Europe!
Complete with a Programmable Room Thermostat: ATAG “One” with weather compensation feature.

Fitted with a Spirotech central heating dirt separator & air remover. The combined filter system continuously removes dirt particles and air from the central heating system. This is important for ongoing maintenance of your heating system, as even the smallest particles and air can cause future problems in an installation.

Condense pipework considered

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:23:32 GMT

One of the many reasons why we won't use overflow pipe (externally) for condense.

Its about using the right tool (or material) for the job.. Before & after our visit.

Time served

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:01:13 GMT

Good bye Old Chum, you did well but the Time has come... for a new @atagheating Economiser boiler

Gas fire full service

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:36:41 GMT

Gas Fire Full strip-down service
Client comment: "Never saw the 'Other Guy' do that much" ! Hmm a proper strip-down service?

Flue testing

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:32:51 GMT

Do like a good flue-flow smoke test

Recent work: correction of a dangerous installation

ariley@ara-plumbing.co.uk (Andrew Riley) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:29:31 GMT

Correction of a dangerous installation of unvented cylinder: List of horrors: Prohibited 3 port (way) valve & pipe thermostat. Expansion and temperature pressure relief valves not connected to a discharge pipe. Expansion vessel tossed in the loft. After our intervention the happy client now has a hot water & heating system which is fully functioning & compliant to current regulations