The Benefits of Central Heating

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

What type of central heating are you using right now? Is it the single type like electric fan heaters, portable gas fires, or electric oil burning radiators? If so, then your electricity and gas bills may be running high.

Fortunately, the most up-to-date central heating units are designed to be energy efficient while still able to provide continuous heating for the entire home. This means, you can greatly reduce your monthly bill without sacrificing comfort and protection for you and your family. Below are other benefits that you can have for selecting centralized type of heaters:

• Budget friendly
Usually, the installation of central heater is costly at first. However, even if you don’t have enough budget, you can still have one unit installed in your house. How? Well, there are grants that are given to those who can’t afford to pay for it.

On the other hand, if you are not eligible for these grants, you can at least get big discounts if you will shop around to find good deals. Additionally, some suppliers offer payments on installment basis so that you will be able to handle your budget in a comfortable way.

• Operation cost
Once you begin using your gas powered centralized heating, you will notice significant reduction in your electricity bill. But while your fuel consumption may rise, it is still cheaper when compared to the electric heater’s soaring electric bill.

• Hassle-free heating experience

One more benefit that many users enjoy from using gas powered central heating system is that they have complete control over it. For instance, you can program your system to operate on the temperature that you want. It also has a timer which you can set at certain times when you want to turn the unit on or off. Now, that’s really hassle-free, right?

• Reduced noise

Unlike most heating systems, this type is unbelievably very silent. In fact, even if the unit is set at full blast, you will only hear faint sounds (coming from its boiler) that are not disturbing at all. This implies that you will not just feel warm at night but you can also have a peaceful and comfortable sleep.

In conclusion, if you have finally decided to install a new centralized heating system for your home, be sure to approach suppliers and installers with good reputations like those at TS Heating. They can give you clear details about how your new heating system works.

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The Basics of Central Heating System Maintenance

Posted on February 19, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

Knowing the basics of central heating system maintenance can save you a lot of time, effort on money when your heating system decides to stop functioning correctly. Although there are several types of central heating systems in the market, knowing about the basic maintenance of both electric ones and gas ones is very important. In electric central heating systems, the thermostat is where most malfunctions can take place. This is what this article will mainly focus on.

Temperature Not Regulated

It often happens that the temperature you have set in the thermostat will not be followed by the central heating system. Whether the temperature falls below the set point or exceeds it, there could be several problems that you could look into. One of the easiest fixes is mounting the thermostat straight on the wall. A crooked thermostat can affect temperature regulation. Make sure you straighten the thermostat and tighten the screws to hold it in place. If regulation problems persist, try fixing the heat anticipator in your central heating system. You can refer to your user manual for setting the heat anticipator right.

Heat Refuses to Click ‘On’

If your electric central heating system just fails to produce any heat when you check the vents for warm air, there could be a problem with the circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker has tripped or if there’s a blown fuse, you will be required to replace the fuse or get the circuit breaker back ‘on’ from the tripped mode. Performing these simple fixes will hopefully solve your clicking on problems.

If the problem still persists, it could mean that the thermostat itself is at fault. A digital thermostat will stop running when its batteries run out. Replacing the batteries can help. Cleaning the thermostat is a vital part of basic maintenance of central heating systems too. Use a compressed air canister to spray the bimetallic coil inside the thermostat (first at the low setting then high) and it will be up and running as smooth as ever.

If there are loose wires that are disconnecting the thermostat from the system or if there are any other problems you can’t explain, call in a professional. TS Heating for example usually can solve central heating maintenance issues very effectively and have some of the best rates in the market.

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The Advantages of Gas Central Heating System- Get Pieces of Advice from TS Heating Experts

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

If you are the type of person who is presently heating your home by means of individual heating units such as instant portable gas fires, electric fan heaters and electric oil burning radiators, you could be paying high amount on your electricity bills and gas consumption. Did you know that modern gas central heating systems are at this time unbelievably fuel-efficient and suggest an unswerving way of heating the entire house for what will most likely be much less than heat given by individual units?

The usual fee of putting a new gas central heating system may initially seem expensive. On the other hand, if you study your needs and talk about your fiscal situation with your local central heating expert, you may discover you are entitled for a grant, which could be to the degree that is up to 100% of the cost. Now, if you are not qualified for a heating grant, you can still have the opportunity to have a few great deals since some are able to give financed payment terms and interest free credit, serving you to help maintain your budget without any problem.

Once the machine has been installed, you should notice a change via diminishing cost in your heating bill. Moreover, if you have been heating your home with electric heaters, you’ll become aware of your electricity bill will reduce considerably.

Another point of a gas central heating system is the power you have over it. You have the ability to operate the system to supply heating to your chosen temperature, you can position a timer to turn on the system at different times throughout the day and you can utilize the thermostat to trigger the system if the temperature goes below a certain point. With individually controlled units you often notice that the heat output is a bit hard to control. These units can overheat a room too hastily, or can output low levels of heat that you end up turning on and off throughout the day. Take note that a central heating system provides a much more systematic level of heating as the warmth fills smoothly all through the house.

Central heating units are remarkably quiet to run and you should hear very little sound from your system, even when it is functioning to give you maximum heat. Individual units, and fan heaters specifically, can be very deafening and are not best particularly during the night.

If you planning on acquiring a new central heating system for the first time then it is best to seek advised from a reliable heating installer like the people at TS Heating.

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Some of the major Central Heating Problems

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

There are plenty of problems you will encounter in relation to your central heating system and the sooner you get help for them, the better it will be. You should contact TS Heating for the serious central heating problems that you cannot fix yourself. Some of the best known central heating problems are as discussed below.

Radiator Problems

If the radiator is not hot you should look for signs like: whether the light of the pilot is turned on or not, the sound of the boiler is the same as normal, the location of the thermostat is in a hot part of the house or a cold one, radiators are hot upstairs but cold downstairs or vice versa, all radiators are cold, one radiator turned off leads to the others heating up and a single radiator not working.

Boiler Problems

If the boiler does not make any sound upon turning on then the electrical supply to the boiler must be checked to see if that is the cause of the boiler appearing “dead”. If the timer clock of the central heating system is not working then most probably it’s because the correct time in the clock is not set. You should also check whether the zone control and thermostat on the central heating timer clock are set correctly before calling your certified engineer to take a look at it.

A common central heating problem occurs when the boiler heats the water but the distribution for central heating does not take place. This can be corrected by gently tapping on the central heating pump value. This is known as “love tapping” and has to be employed when the central heating systems are utilized after long periods of inactivity. The thermostat of the central heating system should be placed in a cold part of the house in order for it to not have any central heating problems. If it is placed in a hot place, it might be fooled into thinking it’s hotter than it actually is, especially if it’s in close proximity to an electrical appliance that gives off heat.

Extraordinary Noises

One of the central heating problems include the central heating system making funny noises which is either due to air trapped in the system or the fitting of the pipes is too tight. Bleeding the radiators will release any air trapped in the central heating system and the creaking noises will stop if the holes for the pipes are made a little bigger so that they can expand and contract according to their temperature.

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Using solar panels for central heating

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

In the wake of the whole issue about global warming and how our modern day energy needs are very quickly destroying the ecological surrounding we live in, it is very important for us to find alternate sources that not only fulfill our needs but are also eco friendly. Solar energy, though still not in its prime when usage is taken into consideration is a very important step towards a much more eco friendly power source.

Solar panels to power central heating

Using the very factor of solar panels, a central heating system can be powered. The whole process revolves around the solar panels heating the water in the central heating system and then in turn heating the whole house. There are some conditions that need to be taken into consideration because if there is an older house that an individual wishes to install a solar powered heating system in, it won’t work as efficiently and effectively as it would if the construction was new and the surrounding had materials which were very low in carbon.  The heat loss is reduced if a solar panel is used to power a central heating system.

How it works

The overall construction of the whole unit revolves around a solar panel installed outside which passes on the energy to the main unit that heats water and then the solar panels do their magic in heating the water and in turn heating the whole building. The size of the panels and subsequently the size of the central heating system depend on a lot of factors, one of which is the size of the building and the amount of heat needed to be generated. Making intelligent approximate drafts can be a daunting task because this is a relatively newer thing and the solar energy department isn’t much progressed per se.

TS heating are experts in the field of central heating systems and if one is interested in getting a central heating system powered by solar panels, TS heating are the people to approach.

Advantages

One of the many advantages of powering a central heating system via solar panels is the fact that its effect on the environment isn’t harmful and it’s a very eco friendly way to heat your building or house. Another advantage is the relative costs of the whole system, a one off capital expenditure and subsequent benefits without having to incur a lot of cost.

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Solar central heating

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

When you have not ever heard of solar central heating you would probably be a little skeptical to add it to your home, but the truth is, solar water works next to your central heating system that may already be in place. Basically co existing with your gas or electric heating system. In most cases, solar water is used to provide hot water through top rather than through the radiators.

There are going to be some new constructional additions needed to your home when you are looking to add solar heating to your home or workplace, here are some thing you will  need to be aware of as well:

  • Annual fuel cost for 50-60% of hot water (not including installation costs): £0
  • Carbon emissions per year: 0kg

Obviously these are estimates that are based on the perfect model home, of your typical 3 bedroom detached garage home, and really cannot be quoted or referred back to actual heating and cooling bills, although they were created to offer an accurate estimate for billing and budget purposes. Since the solar heating craze clients of all walks of life have added their personal comments and frustrations allowing us to show you the pros and cons of solar central heating.

Pros of solar water heating systems

  • The newly installed solar water heating system will realistically and efficiently provide for up to 50% of a home’s hot water over a year –
  • The new technology lives off of natural sunlight leaving no extra expenses in a hidden surcharge and no emissions being admitted into the environment as well.
  • The new technology is well-developed with several different styles and types of equipment available to suit many applications.
  • Government funding available to help with the cost of installation due to environmental gains

Cons of solar water heating systems

  • Installation costs will be higher than your average central heating installation process, but then requires little to no maintenance
  • Only properties with south-east to south-west facing pitched roofs are suitable for solar water installations – you’ll also need to make sure there’s no shade from surrounding buildings and trees.
  • Solar water heating will only provide up to 50% of your hot water needs – so you’ll still need a boiler or electric system to provide central heating and additional hot water when needed.
  • You may need to replace you existing hot water cylinder or have an additional one installed.

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Replacing Central heating in older homes

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

Your heating bill is probably going to be one of the larger bills that you will see on an average monthly basis, and in some colder states across the U.S. you will see that it makes up for 30-50% of your monthly expenses, so what do you do when you live in an older home, that is harder to keep warm, harder to insulate, but you really don’t want to move. How do you keep warm?

Decide Whether to Replace Your Existing System

If your furnace or boiler is older than 20 years, than it is probably safe to say, that It would be wise, and beneficial to go ahead and start looking and planning on replacing that central heating unit in your older home, so that your home keeps that old world charm, but adds the modern day warmth. Here are a few reasons to replace your existing central heating system in your older home:

Old coal burner that was previously switched over to oil or gas

Old gas furnace without electronic ignition. If it has a pilot light, it was probably installed prior to 1992 and has an efficiency of about 65% efficient (the least efficient systems today are 80%)

Old gas furnace that do not offer vent dampers or an induced draft

If your furnace or boiler is 10–20 years old, and you are finding that your unit is running nonstop without the added comfort necessary it is clear that it would be time to go ahead and replace your older home central heating and air unit.

There are things to do that can help you hold off from replacing your unit if you feel you are not financially ready to invest in a new unit. Maintenance alone can make a huge difference.

  • Clean or replace air filters regularly.
  • Clean registers.
  • Keep baseboards and radiators clean.
  • Bleed trapped air from hot water radiators.
  • Tune up your system.
  • Seal your ducts.
  • Check for wasted fan energy.

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Replacing a Central Heating Pump

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

There might come a time when you need to replace the central heating pump in your central heating system. The first step is usually to determine whether your pump is not functioning properly and needs changing or not. One easy way to do that is to check the heat in your radiators. Usually, the radiators working in the top part of your house will be warmer than the ones working below, if your central heating pump is faulty. When you have determined the pump is faulty, you can sometimes do some easy repairs yourself. In case you have decided the pump needs to be replaced, there are a few tips you need to keep in mind.

Locating the Pump

Locating the central heating pump can be difficult if you don’t know the way around your central heating system. The pump is usually in a hard-to-reach area like under the floor or under an airing cupboard for example. If you are unable to find your pump or don’t want to damage your floor, call in a professional for help. Companies like TS Heating for example offer easy solutions to pump repair and replacement, at competitive rates.

Care While Taking Out the Old Pump

Removing the old pump can be tricky. The central heating pump is usually held into place between two valves and nuts with the piping system. If you move the valves clockwise, you can stop water from entering the pump and then remove the nuts and take out the pump. Make sure you keep a container and some rags underneath the pump as it will still be filled with water when you remove it.

Sometimes however, it can be impossible to remove the valves if they are stuck. You will then have to drain the whole central heating system. Have a large container at hand before you do this, to hold all the drained water. When all the water is drained, try removing the valves again. If you fail this time too, you will have to saw off the valves from the pipes and add new fittings and valves before installing the new pump.

Installing the New Central Heating Pump

When installing the new central heating pump, keep in mind that the old pump was installed in a specific direction. There are usually arrows on the pump indicating the flow of water through it. Make sure you install the new pump in the same direction as the old pump.

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Pros and Cons of Solar Central Heating

Posted on February 5, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

For years now, the pros and cons of solar central heating have been debated on. As soon as the technology was made to look like a viable option for regular use in homes, the debate started on whether the initial cost would be worth the hassle that comes with installation, and if long-term cost cutting is actually practical. That happens when any new technology is introduced however and weighing down the pros and cons and leaving it on the consumer to decide is the best thing we can do!

Solar Heating and Pollution

Solar central heating is commonly regarded as a heating solution based on renewable energy. The impact on the environment is believed to be very low as the only energy used up in this system is sunlight, which is unlimited. However, it is important to note that the manufacture of solar panels does release a lot of harmful pollutants into the soil and can also pollute the water table. If you are an extreme environmentalist at heart, you will take this into account.

Cost

Yes, the intiial installation costs of a solar central heating system can very high. You will be saving a lot of money however in the long run because a solar central heater will help cut down your energy bills, greatly. Also in many countries, if you’re using less energy than your solar heating system produces, you can earn energy credits and also tax credits for just using solar energy.

Sunlight and Efficiency

An important point to note about solar central heating is that in times of the year when they are most required, the efficiency can be very low. Obviously, most heating will be required during the winter. As during winters, the amount of sunlight you receive is low, your solar central heating system will not produce the heat you require.

Appearance

Most solar central heating systems are noise-less, which is an advantage, but some people don’t like the appearance of the whole setup. There will be a lot of solar panels on your roof and it can make some people feel weird about the visual harm that is being done. That however is a matter of personal preference.

Availability

Although solar heating systems have a lot of advantages, one major disadvantage is availability. If you live in rural areas or in a third-world country, the chances of having a company near you that manufactures/sells solar central heating systems will be very low. You will have to turn to conventional heating methods then. Companies like TS Heating for example have several central heating solutions you can look into.

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Maintenance of your central heating system

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

It is important for users of central heating systems to ensure its proper maintenance and repair in order to reduce your bills and prolong the life of the system. The foremost way to ensure that your central heating system works fine is by regular servicing. A rule of thumb is that the central heating system should be serviced by a certified heating engineer at least once a year. You can easily ask TS Heating for their expert services for the regular servicing of your home heating system.

Common Issues

A method known power flushing is employed in order to rid the central heating system of any buildup of corrosive materials and sludge that is stuck is the pipes. Power flushing should be first done when the boiler of the central heating system is installed and subsequently repeated at regular intervals.

You should also ensure that your radiator is distributing the heat evenly through the central heating system. This is done by checking whether the top of the radiator is hot and the bottom is cold; if so you should ask the central heating engineer to check for air trapped in the system.

Listening for noises is also helpful n pointing out any fault in the central heating system. If the central heating system makes any noise or a kettle sound once turned on, it means that there is some sludge in the pipes or some other problem with the system and you should contact your engineer for treating it chemically. Bleeding the radiators is one process by which air trapped in the system is dealt with.

The pressure of the central heating system and its boiler should be closely monitored. The manual of the boiler will give you the optimum pressure that must be maintained. If the pressure drops then you should consult the boiler manufacturer or ask your system engineer to fix the problem with a simple value adjustment.

You should turn on the boiler of the central heating system once a month during periods of inactivity to keep it from going rusty and malfunctioning when it’s required. You should also have regular checkups for any staining or discoloration around the boiler as this may indicate a leak and may have severe implications that may be dangerous.

By keeping the thermostat on the boiler at a low level, you can save a lot of money on the bills and ensure that there is less strain on the boiler. Keeping the temperature low will also lead to prolonging the life of your equipment and it will run more efficiently.

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Leaks in the Central Heating Systems: How to find one?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

Central heating systems are used extensively throughout the world. From huge corporal buildings to average sized homes, you cannot help but notice the central heating systems in the cold weather. These elegantly fitted units provide you with comfy warmth in the harsh winter and protect you from the extreme weather. But these heating systems sometimes lose their air pressure and hence, less heat is given off. The major reported reason for this is leakage in the heating system. The leakage may reduce the air pressure by releasing the air uncontrollably and these leaks are often hard to find.

You can easily cure a leak by filling the hole in but the main problem is locating it. Here is a list containing a number of places where you should look for a leak, if you are encountering problem regarding air pressure:

  • First of all, check the pipe work. Check all the pipes and their joints for leaks. These joints are very much prone to leaks, especially if they are fixed or jointed. Once you find a leak here, you can easily replace the affected part and if you do not find the leak, move on.
  • Second, survey your radiator. The radiator can sometimes get damaged by excessive pressure and some holes may occur. If you find a leak here, you probably should change the radiator.
  • If you don’t find a leak in your radiator, check the valves. Leakages are often found at the places where a valve connects with the pipes or the system. Check for leakages all around the valves, and if you find it, replace the valve or check its fitting. If the valve is loose, apply special piping tape to secure the leak.
  • If you do not find a leak in all the valves, probability is that the leak is located at a similar location. The place is the radiator connector. If you find a leak there, either you should replace it, or you should tighten up the fitting firmly with the help of the tape.
  • If still have not located the leakage another place to check is the air bleed valve, and if it’s faulty tighten it up.
  • The last place to look for a leak is the valve body; if it’s leaking, tighten the whole assembly up and you will easily get rid of the leak.

The professionals at TS Heating can help you locate you leak, fix it up and cure ANY type or central heating system problems.

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Maintaining Central Heating Radiators

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

Although forced-air central heating systems are the most popular heating choice for new construction, many buildings still use central heating radiators for their heating needs. Knowing how to maintain your hot water or steam radiator system can save time and money over the long run.

In these types of systems, a boiler is the central heating device used to generate hot water or steam. Although a boiler can be powered by electricity, this convenience also comes with a much higher cost than combustion methods. Typically, a boiler burns natural gas, heating oil, propane, or coal to heat the water inside the system to the proper temperature. Pipes then distribute the resulting hot water or steam to radiators throughout the building.

Because steam radiator systems heat the water to a higher temperature than hot water systems, the time required between the boiler firing up and the steam radiators emitting heat can be significantly longer than the warm-up time of hot water systems. Historically, steam heating systems were among the first heat distribution methods to be widely used because steam does not require a pump to move heat through pipes. However, steam radiators have fallen out of favor in recent years due to the availability of the more efficient hot water radiator systems.

Hot water radiator systems have fewer maintenance problems than steam radiators. Central heating radiators using hot water are now the second most popular choice for central heating systems in new construction.

The most common maintenance issue for hot water radiators is trapped air in the system. If central heating radiators become full of air instead of hot water, they will not heat the room. A simple procedure will remove air from a hot water radiator system. After turning on the boiler for the first time each winter, open the bleed valve a little at each radiator unit. Air will start hissing from the valve. When water begins to seep from the system, close the valve. Always begin this process on the top floor of the building, and move down floor by floor until every valve in the system has been bled.

Another common problem in a piped system is the loss of heat as the hot water moves from the boiler to the radiators. To prevent heat loss in areas where heat is unneeded, wrap the distribution pipes with insulation that will hold up under high temperatures.

Contact TS Heating for expert advice on maintaining your central heating radiators.

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Installing a Central Heating System

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

If you have decided to install a central heating system in your home, there are a series of guidelines you need to follow in order to get the best deal and ensure that your system is the right one for you. First of all you should decide which type of central heating system you want to purchase for your building: is it based on conventional heating or renewable heating. Next you need to answer whether you want a boiler or a fire system or a warm air system. Here we will assume that you want a conventional heating system that runs on a boiler. Further you need to decide which type of boiler you need: standard, combi or a hot water cylinder.

Get a Quote

Once you have fully decided the type of central heating system you want to install in your house, the next step is to contact at least three manufacturers and get their opinions regarding the system. You should consider contacting TS Heating as they are famous for having the best central heating systems. You should preferably go for a local installer as that will save you travel costs but at the same time you should ensure that the installer is a certified one.

The quotation should detail all the materials that are going to be required for the installation of the central heating system. It should also state all the work that will be needed to be carried out for the successful installation and the price and conditions should be duly outlined so that there is no doubt left regarding anything.

After Sales Service

Once the installation of the central heating system is complete, it should be shown to work satisfactorily. The user should be clearly told what the various controls of the system are, what are the winter and summer control guidelines, how is the boiler to be lighted, what are the venting and re-venting mechanisms and the steps to re-balance the circuits after the radiators are removed.

The safety instructions should be fully explained to you and the guarantees should be handed over duly stamped and signed by the installation authority of the central heating systems. You should keep these documents in a safe place so that they can be easily accessed in times of need. Along with the written instructions, you should also get at least 2 air vent keys, 2 fuses and any operating tools and equipment utilized for the installation.

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How to Troubleshoot Your Central Heating System

Posted on January 23, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

There are many things that can indicate your central heating system may be about to quit. Some of them are not as noticeable and are things you may want to periodically check for to be assured that your system is running smoothly.

Some of the things that may indicate your central heating system is struggling can be:

  • Running too long or continuously
  • Reduced power – It’s not as cool or warm as the thermostat indicates
  • Unusual sounds – any irregular noises such as a whining noise or even a reduction in the sound it normally makes.

Some of these sounds may indicate your compressor is failing. To be sure what your problem is it is always recommended to find experts in this industry such as the TS Heating company. It can be very dangerous to attempt to fix issues within your central heating unit without the advice and assistance of professionals trained in the safety and other requirements for working on this type of machinery.

Unfortunately the problem with troubleshooting your central heating unit is that normally warnings will only come too late. Once a compressor is failing or the unit is producing reduced quality output, your system may already be well into failure or indeed may have already failed. With a new central heating system being of considerable cost for some families budgets it is always best to maintain your central heating systems proactively. Some of the following things can prolong the life of your central heating unit.

  • Regular filter changes
  • Regular yearly maintenance
  • Thermostat testing or replacements
  • Keeping your central heating unit area clean and free of debris or reduced air flow

In general, the cost of yearly maintenance on the unit will be repaid when the unit last several years longer than an average one that has had no maintenance performed on it or performed irregularly. A central heating unit may last anywhere on average from ten to twenty years depending on the brand and the proactive maintenance. A poorly cared for unit can fail within a few years.

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How to read a central heating Diagram

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Article by T&S Heating. We are an award winning Central Heating Company providing central heating systems and combi boiler replacement to most of the UK.

When it comes to the task of wiring your central heating system and thermostat, for the most part it is going to be rather straightforward and easy to do with the proper education, research, and the right central heating diagrams to walk offer a walkthrough of the process. When it comes to different systems, the HVAC wires are often time the easier of the systems to work with. They often come with color coded wires, yet, again as previously mentioned, all manufacturers are different.

It is going to be very important that you handle the wires and other electrical equipment properly and use precaution. This is something that, if not handled properly could result in damaging your central heating unit or lead to faulty wiring, and a house fire. This is something that can be done on your own, with the proper tips and central heating diagram.

Here are a few tips to help you along your way:

It is always going to be set to be determined how many different colors, numbers and wires that will be used based on the manufacturer. In most cases air conditioners and furnaces are more likely to have a separate set of wiring altogether; when you are looking at installing a heat pump, you need to check for a separate central heating pump diagram. But overall, most times wiring will be universal amongst different manufacturers, but always double check.

In most universal settings the red wiring is going to connect to the ‘hot’ side of the transformer.

  • Yellow controls compressor activity, switching the air conditioner on or off.
  • White controls heating elements.
  • Green controls the air handler.
  • Orange usually energizes heating equipment;
  • Blue energizes cooling equipment.

In some instances orange and blue may be reversed, amongst different manufactures, that is why it is vital to have a central heating diagram when working on any parts or wiring. Having this particular diagram is going to aide you in any form of repairs or updating on your central heating and air units in the present or near future.

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