Author Archives: Charter Heating

Your boiler works hard throughout the year to provide your home with heating and hot water. But as your boiler gets older, you may start to notice changes in how well it performs. From frequent breakdowns to rising energy bills, there are several signs that your boiler may be reaching the end of its life.[…]

Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature is important. But while you may regularly adjust your thermostat, you may not know exactly how it works with your boiler to control the temperature in your home. So, how does a boiler thermostat work? What does it actually do? And can using one help you save energy?[…]

Keeping your boiler well maintained is one of the best ways to help keep your heating system running safely and efficiently. However, if you have never had a boiler serviced before, you may be unsure about what actually happens during a service. What does a boiler service include? How often should your boiler be serviced?[…]

When it comes to your home’s heating system, your boiler is one of the most important appliances. However, like any other household appliance, boilers don’t last forever. If you have had your boiler for several years, you may be starting to wonder how much longer it will continue to work efficiently. But how long does[…]

Your boiler pressure plays an important role in keeping your heating system working properly. If you have noticed that the pressure gauge on your boiler has moved, you may be wondering whether it is at the correct level. But what pressure should your boiler be? What happens if it becomes too high or too low?[…]

If your boiler is old, inefficient, or you are looking to replace your current heating system, you may be wondering what type of boiler is right for your home. One of the most popular options is a combi boiler. But what exactly is a combi boiler? And what are the benefits of having one? Well,[…]

Here at Charter Heating, we are leading professional gas and boiler experts. We provide solutions for homeowners, landlords, and commercial businesses around Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire. One of the common problems that we often encounter is known as kettling, and it is caused exclusively by hard water. So what is hard water? What is[…]

Here at Charter Heating, we understand how frustrating and irritating a boiler break down can be. As leading boiler, heating and gas experts, we provide full maintenance and repair for homeowners. As a result, we have produced this guide to everything you should know about the most common boiler repairs. What are the most common[…]

At this time of year the heating is used much more frequently, and for longer periods of time. But this means that your boiler needs to work overtime, which could lead to issues, especially if your boiler hasn’t been serviced. One of the biggest problems is a boiler leak. But what causes these? And what[…]

Boilers can experience a variety of problems and issues including faulty heat exchangers and thermostats. But what are the problems associated with a broken boiler diverter valve? What are the problems associated with a broken boiler diverter valve? A broken boiler diverter valve can cause a number of problems in a heating system. These problems[…]