Headaches, dizziness and nausea are all common symptoms of the flu, but they are also a sign of something much worse – carbon monoxide poisoning. Approximately 4,000 people visit hospital every year with CO symptoms. The main signs include: Headaches Nausea Dizziness Breathlessness Collapsing Passing out If you are suffering from these symptoms (you should…
This week Thomas Cook was told it should “hang its head in shame” following the deaths of two children on holiday in Corfu. Brother and sister Bobby and Christi Shepherd from Horbury, West Yorkshire, died at the Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel when they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty boiler in an outbuilding. The…
Spring has well and truly sprung, so why not thank your heating for keeping you warm over the last few months and give it a service ready for next winter? While it’s important to ensure that any major work is completed by a professional, there are a few things you’ll be able to do yourself.…
Buying a new gas boiler can be a daunting experience. Not only will it probably be one of the most expensive items you’ll ever buy for your home, there are numerous brands and types on the market to chose from. The first thing to mention is that it is vital that your boiler installation is…
Landlords will be expected by law to install both fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms in their properties. The announcement, which was made this week by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis, is expected to help prevent up to 36 deaths and 1,375 injuries a year. Known as the silent killer, you can not see, taste or smell…
If you are a regular reader of our blog then you will know how passionate we are about gas safety. Over 200 people are admitted to hospital every year with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, which leads to around 40 deaths*, so it’s vital that we all know how to be gas safe. Over the past…
We use our gas boilers all year round, but as the temperature drops and the heating comes on we often find that’s when a problem can occur, but do you know what the signs are that your boiler needs a service? If you are a regular reader of our blog then you will know that…
Many tenants are unaware that their property should have a gas safety check once a year, and that it is their landlord’s responsibility to arrange it, but what is a gas safety check? And what should you expect when you move in to a new property? It is a landlords responsibility, by law, to ensure…
We’re currently going through one of the hottest summers on record, so the last thing we want to be thinking about is preparing our homes for the winter, but now is the perfect time to act! A little bit of forward planning and preparation will help minimise the risk of any nasty surprises on a…
It’s getting close to that time of year again when we start packing our bags and heading off for a well needed break. Whether you’re staying in a tent in the middle of a soaking wet field or a five star villa in the Caribbean, it’s important to be gas safe. If you are staying in…