Customers looking for boilers in Harrogate will be disappointed to find out that the governments boiler scrappage scheme has come to an end. Despite its success, the Chancellor failed to extend the boiler scrappage scheme at the recent budget. The number of vouchers allocated come close to the 125000 offered, but stopped way short of the what we feel was necessary to make a difference in the drive for energy efficiency.
Those looking for boiler replacements, in Harrogate will be pleased to hear that for this summer (2010) Hometech of Harrogate are offering a complementary powerflush with every boiler replacement booked. Contact us for further details.
In the light of the recent strike threat by British Gas’ Engineers its worth knowing that boiler-owners who would like to INSURE their boiler against the cost of breakdowns can do so from just £79 per year.
Breakdowns are managed by Hometech, the cost is insured through Aviva and its about £5 cheaper than any British Gas scheme I can find!
Terms and conditions apply and I have a leaflet to pass on. Please Contact us if you feel you would like further information.
The Health and Safety Executive has fined two Landlords and a Gas Engineer in Southhampton a total of £19000 for risking the lives of a Mother and her Daughter. The tenants who suffered serious symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, drifting in and out of conciousness with headaches and vomiting, were taken to hospital, barely concious. They had previously warned their landlord that the boiler needed servicing, an obligation that was ignored. The Gas Engineer involved, who had not found the appliance to be “AT RISK” during 3 annual inspections was found guilty of offences under the Gas Safety (Installation and use) Regulations 1998.
All Landlords are reminded of their obligations to have appliances checked anually by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer and to have them maintained.
It is now 1 year on since The Gas Safe Register took over responsibility for gas safety from the well known Corgi on behalf of the HSE.
Less well known is the fact that not all Gas Safe Registered plumbers are registered for all aspects of domestic gas, in particular things like LPG, or Calor GAS, this is a separate qualification for individual Engineers. Remember always ask to see the back their GAS Safe CARDS.
Hometech of Harrogate, Providing Plumbing, Heating & Electrical services to Homeowners, Landlords and small business in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Wetherby.
7 out of a total of 17 deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning in the UK in the year ending July 2009 were attributed to gas cookers.
Alarmingly figures released by the Gas Safe Register suggest that up to 100,000 cookers in the UK may have been illegally fitted by un-registered people.
4 out of the 7 deaths were caused by users operating the grills with the top oven door closed. Some cooker manufacturers implicated are offering free of charge upgrades to the door seals. All users are urged to check their user instructions to ensure they are aware of the correct operation of their cooker. Those in doubt should consult a Gas Safe Registered Engineer.
Hometech are Gas Safe Registered Engineers who install check and service domestic cookers and hobs in Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough & Wetherby areas.
If you let a property the law says you must have annual Gas Safety checks performed by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer on all pipework, appliances and flues.
You must give your tenants a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate within 28 days of it being carried out or before they move in. Old certificates should be kept for 2 years.
You are also obliged to show your tenants how they can turn off the gas supply in the event of a gas leak.
Hometech are Gas Safe Registered and perform checks and maintenance for Landlords. Please contact us for further details.
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From the 1st April 2009, The Gas Safe Register took over the responsibility for the registration of gas workers from Corgi. On the site you can check the registration of companies and the identities & qualifications of individual Engineers.
In addition to being unaware of this change, members of the public often unaware that a Gas Safe Registered company can only undertake work that they are qualified (and registered) to do.
Hometech of Harrogate are Gas Safe Registered Engineers, qualified to install and maintain the following gas appliances in a domestic or small office environment:
Boilers, Waterheaters, Fires & stoves, Cookers & Warm Air Heaters. Running on natural gas or LPG.
For more information on our services please contact us
This post has now been filled. However, we are always interested to hear from qualified experienced applicants who feel that they can achieve our standards in Gas, Plumbing or Electrical.
In April 2010 Part G of the Building Regulations for England and Wales will be revised to require the hot bath water in new build and extensively refurbished domestic properties to be limited to 48ºC. Installing a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) or blending valve will meet this new regulation. The change to the regulations is designed to limit the risk of scalding accidents. The regulation has been in force in Scotland since May 2006.
Thermostatic Mixing Valve
Hometech are on hand and ready to implement this and the other changes in part G. For further information about Building Regulations, Gas and Plumbing contact us
