Earlier this year we published a post about a landlord’s responsibilities regarding gas, electric and plumbing. One of the most important things that a landlord should do is ensure that yearly gas check has been conducted. Aside from checking that all appliances are safe and installed properly, an annual check will help prevent any potential…
Leasing your own property can be a daunting experience, especially if you have never done it before. As a landlord do you know what your responsibilities are? To help you avoid any confusion or nasty surprises, here is a summary of electrical, gas and plumbing responsibilities that you should be aware of. Gas All gas…
Get the most out of your boiler by knowing what the signs of potential faults and breakdowns are. You should always have your boiler serviced once a year, but here are some of the early warning signs that may mean you need a service sooner rather than later. Water isn’t as hot as it should…
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas that is produced by carbon based fuels such as gas, oil, wood and coal. These fuels are safe to use, it’s only when the fuel does not burn correctly that excess CO is produces, which is poisonous and can kill quickly. Poisoning occurs when gas appliances…
There are some things in life that you shouldn’t take for granted, and one of those things is your safety. It’s vital to ensure that your gas engineer is Gas Safe Registered – if they aren’t you could expose your home to poorly serviced appliances which could lead to fatal accidents. You can check if…