HETAS recognises the important role of chimney sweeps in ensuring the safe and effective use of solid fuel appliances. HETAS is intending to open up an additional pathway for applicants to the HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep scheme.
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Not so Golden
Not so Golden HETAS continues it’s work of ridding our industry of the cowboys who mislead customers and rip them off with poor standards of workmanship. Rogue traders Liam Golden and Aaron Parry were charged in court in the last month through the hard work of HETAS and Trading Standards. Two rogue traders narrowly avoided Read More…
Getting it right first time
Getting it right first time HETAS has a message for registered installers: get it right first time. Every job you do right is a valuable advert for you and protects the reputation of our industry. Registration with HETAS enables you to supplement your training with all our Technical Bulletins, monthly newsletters and free access to Read More…
Hearth and Home 2019
Hearth and Home 2019 It’s that time of year when the industry descends upon Harrogate for the Hearth and Home exhibition. The event is now in 23rd year and is the only UK event dedicated exhibition for fires, stoves and fireplaces. HETAS and Woodsure will be the again, sign up for your free tickets via Read More…
Save on Which? Trusted Traders Membership
Save on Which? Trusted Traders membership 74% of people are more likely to choose a business endorsed by Which? Become a Which? Trusted Trader today. HETAS members get 50% off the first 6 months! We know your busy, so we’ll keep it short. Which? Trusted Traders have teamed up with HETAS to bring members 50% Read More…
Fireplace surround Update
Surround Update In recent years HETAS has been made aware of a small number of fatalities caused by incorrectly fitted fireplace surrounds. In a recent court case, a “cowboy job” was said to be the cause of the death of two-year-old boy. Bram Radcliffe was in his living room when the 60kg fixture, described as Read More…
Slumbering your stove
Slumber mode is when an appliance is purposely set at a low or minimum output normally for overnight burning to be revived in the morning without the need for relighting. Some mineral fuel burning appliances are designed to operate in a slumbering mode and would be CE type tested to show that they are safe to operate in this manner.
Daniel Park Sentencing
Daniel Park Sentencing Another rogue installer has been brought to justice following an investigation by Trading Standards, supported by HETAS. Daniel Park was given a suspended jail sentence and ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work. History Back in December we issued an update on a number of Trading Standards success stories, with Read More…
Feeling the Draught
Feeling the Draught Commissioning of an appliance is a vital part of the installation process and a draught gauge is a really important item to hold in your tool kit to ensure the job is done properly. Here are some top tips on getting it right. Flue Draught Test The constant flow of flue gases Read More…
Five Years of Which? Trusted Traders
Celebrating 5 years of Which? Trusted Traders Nationwide endorsement scheme celebrates anniversary of its launch. Which? Trusted Traders has come a long way since 2013 when we launched a pilot programme with just 18 businesses. The scheme, which has grown to a membership of more than 9,000, is now celebrating five years of endorsing reputable Read More…