I have my central heating on first thing in the morning and in the evening to keep costs down. But my friend says it is cheaper to have it on all the time. What do you think?
Crazy Ways to Heat Your Home This Winter
As the winter fast approaches us the central heating will be going back on in numerous households throughout the UK. But let’s have a look at some of the more crazy ways that people try to heat up their homes every winter.
New To Home Heating Oil
Having just moved to Norfolk, for the first time in my life I do not have gas and have become a heating oil virgin! The shock of having to pay for my oil before I use it; the distinctive smell of oil, the plume of steam coming out the side of my house; all of these things are new to me. And all of this during the coldest winter for years.
Love your Aga? Revel in your Rayburn?
Do you love your Aga or Rayburn with a passion? Does it keep you warm on these cold, winter nights? Do you have any favourite winter recipes you cook on it? Whether you use it for cooking, hot water or heating share your favourite tips with us.
Security hints and tips for heating oil users
At today’s prices, it’s quite possible in some of the larger tanks to have over £1000 of fuel sat there waiting to be pumped out by an opportunistic scumbag!. Taking simple practical steps can help you keep what’s yours.
Please post your security advice here to help others protect their oil!
Heating Oil thefts – Please report!
Given the increasing value of heating oil sitting in our oil tanks, it’s not suprising to find out that heating oil thefts are on the increase. If you’ve been the victim of an oil theft please let us know by posting it here, let us know the postcode and general location, ie, village name etc so others can be warned of this kind of activity in the area.
Your top tips for saving heating oil
Share your energy saving ideas, hints and tips with other heating oil users or pick up a few ideas for yourself.
Oil Fired Boilers – Satisfaction Survey
We are often asked by Heating Oil users to recommend a Boiler type, style or manufacturer. Given the many options to choose from we have decided to dedicate this blog section to your own views and experiences so potential purchasers can make a more informed decision, with the ultimate goal being to find the overall market leader.
When replying to this blog please clearly state the make and model of your boiler and current length of service together with its current efficiency rating if known from last service, along with your general comments and views.
Should the Government force us to change our lifestyles?
Should we be forced to lead a more environmentally friendly way of living, many of us try to do our bit whilst others don’t. Whether we believe in climate change being caused by mankind or not should the decision to act be ours or the Governments.
Have you considered using bio-fuel?
At BoilerJuice we’re looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprints. Bio-fuels could help but the infrastructure is currently non existent in the uk. If it was would you use it given the wider implications such as food for fuel, increased land prices etc.