CEC Energy

20/01/2018

BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK starts this Mon 22 Jan. It is a government initiative to combat poverty fuel. The national campaign will offer advice and information that will help households cut their fuel bills and learn how to save energy.
For more tips on how to save energy and cut your utility bills check out http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/blog/

16/01/2018

What does everyone think about this?
Personally I know that Gas Safety Tests is of utmost importance - it literally saves lives. Wondering it this is going to start an avalanche for landlords....
http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/15845054.Landlord_fined_after_he_left_tenants__including_three_children___at_risk_/

A landlord who put his tenants at risk by leaving trip hazards in the garden and failing to get gas safety checks has been fined.

14/01/2018

One of the biggest expenses you might face this year, especially if you are a landlord, is fixing or buying a new boiler. No one wants to waste money, so keeping your boiler in good condition is key to helping it last longer and avoid unnecessary expensive repairs.
Below are 5 tips that will help you look after your boiler (and your wallet!)
1) Ordering an annual boiler servicing, should be your first plan of action. This is of paramount importance, it ensures that your boiler runs as efficiently as possible. It will also help the engineer detect any problem early on, hopefully avoiding a bigger problem down the line.
2) Bleed your radiators and powerflush them. If your radiators are not running efficiently, it will cause your boiler to work harder, putting extra strain on it.
3) Check the pressure gauge on your boiler. Make sure it is not too low and top up when necessary.
4) Make sure the area around the boiler is empty so that the vents will be clear and the system will not overheat.
5) Finally ensure that you have a working Carbon Monoxide detector next to your boiler.
For more tips and advice concerning your boiler check out http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/services/gas-safety-certificates/

03/01/2018

4 things you do every day that waste energy & money:
Run your washing machine/dryer or dishwasher half full.
The fuller the load, the more efficient the cycle. Using an eco cycle cuts energy by 16%
Put warm food into the fridge or freezer.
The appliance will have to work harder using more energy to cool down.
Buy cheap lights rather than LED lights.
An LED light bulb can cut £180 from your electricity bill over its lifetime, compared to an old style bulb.
Boil a kettle full of water for just one cup of tea.
In the UK we waste £68 million annually making our beloved tea and coffee!

01/01/2018

At CEC Energy we would like to wish all our friends, colleagues and clients a Happy New Year!!
May this year bring you all much success and happiness.
http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

26/12/2017

Check out our new and updated website to greet the new year.
Are all your property certificates dealt with elegantly? CEC is here to help you comply with property regulations, obtain your property certificates quickly and efficiently.
Our team has over 15 years experience servicing the property industry with reliability and efficiency being the hallmark of our customer service.
CEC can make your life easier, with one call, we will take care of it all.
Get to know us. http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

CEC help you ensure your property is safe and secure.In these days of compliance it helps to have CEC who can advise what certificates your portfolio requires.

21/12/2017

At CEC we would like to wish all our customers a safe and happy holiday. Unfortunately the number of home fires and injuries always increases over the Christmas period, so here are a few tips to help keep you all safe and festive.
Carefully inspect your holiday string lights each year before use and discard any damaged or torn and any with loose connections.
Always turn off holiday lights when you leave the house or go to bed.
Don't overload extension cords and try to avoid the use of extension leads or adaptors – it’s easy to trip over, especially if you’re a bit too merry!
Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from your fireplace, candles, portable heaters etc
Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they are working.
At http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/ we wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday!

06/12/2017

Gas Safe Register has commissioned a decade review - an independent record of the uk gas industry of the last 10 years.
Although there are still issues that need to be addressed and new questions to answer, there is no doubt about it, the gas industry is safer than ever. This is because of increased gas safety awareness, greater use of CO alarms, better-quality appliances, more focus on engineer training & assessment, and better enforced regulation.
Trust the triangle. To book a Gas Safe registered technician check out http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

26/11/2017

Winter is here, and you can save up to 30% on your energy bills by making energy efficiency upgrades to your home.
The first step is to order an EPC test. A specialist will visit your home and pinpoint where your house is loosing energy and costing you money. It will also give you advice and solutions as to how you can reduce the energy loss. Some of these measures can be as simple and cheap as caulking your windows and doors.
To book an EPC, why not call http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/ one of the capitals leading EPC providers with over 15 years experience.

CEC help you ensure your property is safe and secure.In these days of compliance it helps to have CEC who can advise what certificates your portfolio requires.

19/11/2017

Britain is bracing itself for the coldest December in the last 5 years, according to meteorologists. This could mean a very expensive spell for households, especially as over 60 fixed energy deals are set to expire before the end of the year, affecting hundreds of thousands of households.
Once these deals expire, households are automatically rolled over onto a standard plan, charged at a significantly higher rate.
If your energy deal is due to expire, CEC Energy advises you to switch your plan before the existing deal ends. Customers can switch up to 7 weeks before the contract ends without paying a penalty.
By choosing a new fixed rate with a company, you could save around £250..
For more tips about your gas boiler and ways to save money and make your home more energy efficient, check out http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

09/11/2017

Location Location Location!
Location really is everything. Did you know that you can check on https://www.staygassafe.co.uk/ to see how many unsafe gas appliances there are in your area. Just put in your postcode, you might be shocked!!
For more tips and advice about your gas appliances and boilers check out, Gas Safe Registered CEC http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

06/11/2017

Talk to your tenants about winter!

Make sure your tenants keep the heating on low, when going away or on holiday. Freezing water in pipes can expand and crack them very quickly – you’ll get a leak as soon as things warm up again.
If your tenants do find a leak, make sure they know where the stopcock valve is to shut it off and prevent further damage!
For help and advice about your boiler and heating system, turn to http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

01/11/2017

Tip no. 412 - Use the 30 min rule!
Want a nice warm house but nice low electricity bills?
In the morning set your heating to come on 30 min before you wake up and go off 30 min before you leave for work.
In the evening set it to come on for 30 min before you are due home and to go off, 30 min before you go to bed.
This will ensure you get the best of both worlds!
For more help and tips with your boiler heating system and keeping your house energy efficient check out http://cecenergy.co.uk/

25/10/2017

The clocks went back last weekend, signalling the end of British Summer Time. This also signals the time to change your smoke alarm batteries and check that your gas boilers are safe, before you turn on the central heating system for the first time.
One in six homes in the UK are thought to have an unsafe gas appliance, make sure your home is not one of them.
Stay Safe, dont wait till its too late.
For more information about Gas Safety look up Gas Safe Registered CEC
http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

18/10/2017

Have you seen our vans around? Next time come and say hi when you see our CEC Energy van on the streets of London.
we specialise in Gas Boiler Installations and Gas Safety Check and are happy to answer any questions that you have. Make it a great day!

30/07/2017

After the Grenfell fire tragedy, a survey by simple landlords insurance was conducted. In the last 4 weeks alone, over 50% of HMO flats and 35% of regular flats had a fire alarm check performed.
However, when asked about gas safety, only 83% of landlords said they had carried out those checks within the last year. This is somewhat surprising and shocking as landlords are required by law, to have a Gas Safe registered engineer, check all gas appliances at least once every 12 months.
Don't wait for an accident to happen. Be smart and be safe. Order your gas safety check now. At CEC Energy we are Gas Safe Registered and we are waiting for you call. http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

20/07/2017

Europeans were asked in a survey published by E.ON, if they were given a large amount of money to spend on their house, what would they choose to do?
More than a fifth of the uk population would prioritise expanding their house to make it bigger above investing in energy saving measures.
It seems Europeans across the sea are more green friendly then us Brits, as 51% of Hungarians would prioritise using the money to make their home more energy efficient. 37% of Italians and 34% of Romanians would also prefer to make home more energy efficient.
Maybe its time to catch up with our European counterparts. For more advice on how to make your home more energy efficient while also saving money check out http://www.cecenergy.co.uk/

15/07/2017

http://hvpmag.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/4986/Homes_under_the_Hammer_promotes_illegal_installation.html

Gas Safe Register has said it will be investigating a homeowner after an episode of Homes under the Hammer revealed he installed his own boiler and had a...