Chimney Fire Safety Week 2021 Chimney Fire Safety Week is an annual campaign that will run from 30th August to 5th September this year. The national campaign aims to highlight small steps you can take to mitigate your risk of having a chimney fire. You will see messages across HETAS socials during the week with Read More…
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A look ahead to Ecodesign – what changes are coming?
The industry is preparing for incoming Ecodesign legislation, which is already in place for solid fuel boiler appliances and will apply to all solid fuel room heaters from January 2022. In simple terms, the regulations set new minimum seasonal efficiency and maximum emission requirements for all solid fuel appliances. Only those appliances that have been Read More…
Stay safe on your cosy British summer break
HETAS, the solid fuel safety and standards organisation, has published its top tips for novice fire-lighters to keep us safe over summer. With many of us braving a British summer holiday this year, cosy cottages with log burners are sure to be in high demand. Warming up after a day on the beach, or keeping Read More…
Top tips to get the most from your appliance
Find a brief overview of our top tips and click through to the full articles: Lighting a fire Lighting a fire can sometimes be difficult and there are countless guides on the internet. We have pulled together the best guidance available so you can get it right first time. Different manufacturers have varying lighting techniques Read More…
5 Quirky Staycations in the UK with a wood burner
As lockdown measures ease across the UK, many of you will be considering a staycation this year and looking for that idyllic place to stay. We can’t think of anything more appealing in the UK than a lovely trip away with a stove to warm up in front of on those chilly evenings. We have Read More…
Festive Fireplace Plans
Festive fireplace plans? It’s that time of the year where you will be getting ready to deck the halls with boughes of holly. There is every chance you will want to dress your fireplace with some seasonal flourishes, in the traditional way. Be warned, this could prove to be a fire risk! There’ll be much Read More…
What is Google My Business
What is Google My Business? Some helpful advice from Which? Trusted Traders… Google My Business enables local businesses to manage their online presence and improve their visibility in Google searches. Google My Business enables local businesses to manage their online presence and improve their visibility in Google searches. Google My Business is a service provided Read More…
Test your Carbon Monoxide alarms
Test your Carbon Monoxide alarms! Also known as ‘Test it Tuesday’ – Always test your carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. We advise you to test your alarms at least once a month on a day you are likely to remember. Please refer to your manufacturer’s instructions for specific Read More…
When should I get my chimney swept?
When should I get my chimney swept? Every year HETAS supports Chimney Fire Safety Week which takes place in September. Annually across the UK we are seeing declines in instances of chimney fires, between April 2019 and March 2020 there were 3,130 chimney fires in England. Our team is often asked “When should I get Read More…