Recent Commercial Heating News:

05th August 2011: We have added some great new images of recent heating and boiler installations to our gallery page today. The images are of commercial heating projects for some well known local establishments. The commercial heating work was carried out as always to the highest possible standard.

What We Do...

We are a friendly second generation small family business, offering a conscientious and professional service to our commercial and residential customers. We are experienced in providing gas appliance services for all types of heating installations and associated equipment for a  variety of different clients.

Where We Do It...

Charter Heating Services Ltd provide expert Domestic & Commercial Gas Engineers covering Herts, Bucks, Beds and Middlesex. We have an enviable client base which we have lovingly developed through exceptional service levels and professional, safe heating installations.

Get in Touch,,,

Transparent communication is very important to us so if you have a query or you would like to book a gas appliance service within normal working hours then you can either email us by filling in the enquiry form or you can call the main office number or one of the mobile numbers within the times shown.

STAYING SAFE...

Most gas appliances, when properly installed and serviced, and that have sufficient ventilation, are very efficient and safe.

To avoid the production of CO, ensure adequate ventilation into the room where the appliance is located.

There are a number of CO detectors available on the market.

Remember that these must never be used instead of an annual gas safety check, but only as a supplement to proper installation and maintenance of your appliance, and awareness of living safely with gas.

If you are considering a CO detector, make sure it meets current British standards and always choose an audible one so that you could be alerted even if you are asleep. ALWAYS read the instructions carefully before installing it.

CARBON MONOXIDE (THE SILENT KILLER)...

Too many people die each year in the UK from gas related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning,and many become chronically ill.

With symptoms including headaches and drowsiness, it's all so often confused with flu.

Faulty appliances are often to blame,and put young and elderly at most risk. But a simple annual gas safety check with a Gas Safe registered engineer could prevent the needless deaths of your kids, parents and even yourself.   

CARBON MONOXIDE (THE FACTS)...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a chemical compound of carbon and oxygen. It is a colourless, odourless gas, and is poisonous to all warm blooded animals.

CO is formed whenever carbon or substances containing carbon, such as gas, coal, wood or oil are burned with a insufficient air supply. This is called incomplete combustion. When CO is inhaled, it prevents absorption of oxygen in to the body and can result in oxygen starvation. This can have disastrous results, including death, depending on the concentration of CO in the body.

Symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to those of viral infections and include drowsiness, weakness, headaches, nausea and pains in the chest.

Possible causes of incomplete combustion include:

Problem within the appliance itself, such as poor maintenance/servicing.

Incorrect installation/commissioning of the appliance.

Lack of ventilation around the appliance

All of these causes can be indicated by observation of the flame. A yellow/orange variable flame is evidence of possible carbon monoxide presence. A 'healthy' flame should be crisp, vibrant and blue.

Other indications of incomplete combustion are sooting/staining around the appliance and condensation in the room where the appliance is installed.

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