Having a carbon monoxide alarm is an important part of keeping any home safe and risk free, but what about the actual condition of the gas appliances you use on a daily basis? Properly maintained gas boilers and natural gas appliances are necessary for ensuring your home isn’t being exposed to poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Fortunately, you can easily reduce the risk of faulty gas utilities and carbon monoxide exposure by following a few simple precautions.

If your boiler pressure is too high (creeping into the red section of the dial), it will need to be reduced. High pressure puts an unnecessary strain on the boiler joints, which can break and cause leaks within the boiler itself, or in the heating system around the property. 

Blocked drains are no fun at all. They’re inconvenient, often smell bad and if left untreated may cause chronic problems to your home’s plumbing system. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to prevent your house drainage system from clogging up. Here we’ll talk you through some of the main causes of blocked pipes and the steps you can take to keep your drains in tip-top condition.

Chances are, as you’re enjoying the warm summer months by relaxing in the sun or eating al fresco, you won’t give your boiler service a second thought. But should you? Is a summer boiler service something to think about?

For anyone in an area with low water pressure, a conventional boiler could be the perfect choice. Unlike combi boilers, they require both a hot water storage cylinder and a water tank and can provide large volumes of hot water to multiple bathrooms. They’re also known as heat only boilers, traditional boilers, open vent boilers, and regular boilers, and are a great option for older homes with lots of extra space.

For those worried about energy efficiency and the cost of heating their home, a combination boiler may be the simplest solution! Not only does this handy utility mean your entire household heating system operates from one space-saving unit (no water cylinder or tank needed!), it also saves you money with installation and running costs, and even gives you all the benefits of a power shower without requiring a pump.

Vaillant’s attention to detail with their energy products continues with the popular Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 830. With high-quality German engineering at the heart of Vaillant’s ecoFIT Pure products, the 830 is a popular choice for small to medium-sized properties. Founded in Germany in 1874, Vaillant is the second largest energy goods manufacturer in Europe, while competing against UK-based, Worcester Bosch.

Worcester Bosch’s combi boilers have become a popular name amongst UK households. Founded in 1962, Worcester Bosch has been at the top of their game now for almost five decades manufacturing boilers, as well as other energy goods.

Today we are taking a look at Vaillant’s top 30kW combi boiler, the ecoTec Pro 30. With over a century of experience, Vaillant are at the forefront of developments in boiler technology, with a healthy dose of German engineering to top it all off. If you’re looking for a suitable boiler for a small to mid-sized home with up to three bedrooms and one bathroom with an extra boost of hot water, then the ecoTec Pro 30 could be the boiler for you.