Unfortunately many installers fail to recognise these opportunities that come to them and take advantage. One particular area is the radiator market. This area of the market has grown in popularity over a period of time and there are many products available.

As the local government has continued to make investments in social housing and public building works, such as healthcare and education, this has led to an increased demand in specialist heating products which can cater for these specific areas.

Furthermore, many homeowners who were previously contemplating moving home are now improving their homes instead. This has led to increased demand for designer radiators and products which offer great design and high performance.

Consumers are also concerned about reducing their expenditure on fuel bills. They are trying to find different ways to cost-cut. Having an efficient heating system has become increasingly appealing as it is seen as a great way of achieving this goal.

The installer should listen carefully to the customer’s needs and wants, and provide them with a wide variety of options that will cater to these. This will encourage the customer to think carefully about the options available to them before coming to a decision.

Many customers will have fairly drab looking radiators in their homes. Therefore they would be looking for the opportunity to give their radiators a makeover as they recognise that the radiator does not just have to be a practical item in the house to be hidden away. It can also be seen as a decorative item in itself, and as an installer, you can help see the customer this point of view.

Provide your consumer with a wide range of options. Tell them that you can have double-panelled radiators, single-panelled or one which is clear glass. The variety of styles and designs you can choose from are endless.

Towel warmers are also on the increase in popularity. They can come in a variety of models just like radiators. There are also a wide range of floor stand designs available, which allows for greater flexibility in your home design, and making your bathroom very stylish.

The radiator in the home does not just have to be there to provide heat. It has the capacity to be stylish and trendy too. As an installer if you are successful in making the customer aware of this, you may be onto a winner.

Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about commercial boilers, central heating, plumber Liverpool, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.

The relevance of the Gas Safe Register

The basis for the Gas Safe Register is to make sure that the public is protected at all times from unsafe gas work. This involves keeping track of all the reports that come in outlining faulty appliances and repairs. The Gas Safe Register takes all of these reports that threaten gas safety very seriously.

The firms that are registered with Gas Safe are expected to take gas safety very seriously. In complying with the regulations, they are expected to rectify any faults reported by the customer. As the businesses are responsible for owing a duty of care to their customers, they should take action quickly. If the business does not do this then they could face the suspension of their registration or even be completely removed from the Register.

It is important to note that most businesses are very dedicated and honest in their approach by sticking to the law. They invest quite a bit of time, funds, and training into their registration, therefore they may feel it’s unfair when it comes to complaints from customers.

However, public safety should always come first and only high standards of gas work will be acceptable. It is important that a balance is struck between taking care of a customer’s needs whilst also ensuring that the registered engineers are treated with fairness and respect.

There are many complaints made that are completely unfounded. To avoid this, it is better to keep the communication open between the customer and the business so that the customer can complain to the business when they are not satisfied with the gas work.

Striking the right balance

The Gas Safe Register is responsible for ensuring that the businesses are treated fairly whilst maintaining public safety. To demonstrate its fairness policy, as part of the investigation process, the Gas Safe Register invites businesses to participate too. This has many beneficial aspects. It allows to business to amend its ways and put things right. In addition, it allows the business to learn from the mistake to avoid future problems. It also gives the business the opportunity to maintain good customer relations.

If it is brought to the attention that the work was carried out by an incompetent or unregistered person, then this will call for immediate inspection and the information will be passed on to the Health and Safety Executive.

To ensure safety, it is necessary that when a defect notice is issued, the business takes the responsibility of completing the rectification work within the deadline specified by the Gas Safety Register. If for some reason the business fails to carry out the remedial work, then it should make alternative arrangements with the customer for another registered business to do it.

Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about boilers, central heating, plumber Cardiff, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.

Nowadays many houses have more than one bathroom. Other types of buildings to be taken into consideration are commercial buildings. Commercial buildings often prove to be quite valuable in providing profit to the heating installer.

Many often decide to take a a simple upsizing approach and fit a bigger storage cylinder.

However, there are alternative options available to the consumer. These options will lead to better happiness for the consumer and the installer.

Continuous-flow water heating technology

This type of technology is called continuous-flow water heating. In the olden days when gas was relatively cheap and the insulation standards were not very high, consumers did not have to be concerned about water heating being a cost issue. People also did not have to pay particular attention to care in design and installation.

This has now completely changed as there are better insulation standards. This has resulted in bringing lower heat requirements to the point where year-round heating consumption is about equal to, or even below the DHW requirement. Improvements in building regulations over the next few years has made the economics of water heating even more important.

Changing desires amongst consumers

Consumers are also becoming more pro-active in what they are looking for in their bathrooms. A survey was conducted by a manufacturer asking about requirements for customer’s next bathroom. The results proved that many wished for a better water service.

Many of the consumers desired more power in the showers, walk in showers, bigger baths, and separate showers. It became quite apparent from the survey that consumers are very keen to invest a lot of time and money on the bathroom they want.

Unfortunately, many consumers in wanting their dream bathroom fail to take in the realities of the situation. Mainly they fail to consider whether or not their water and heating system will actually deliver the service that matches their expectations. It must be realised that combis and two shower and bath home cannot cope, particularly during the winter season.

A four person household would put immense pressure on the water usage. A lot of water will get used during the morning rush hour and it is likely that the washing machine and the dishwasher will also be on the go.

The problems do not just stop there. It is even more problematic with commercial buildings. For example, imagine if the hot water supply runs out in a small hotel or nursing home. This could lead to fatal results for the entire business.

Some manufacturers do provide a solution to these potential problem. One model is a fanned-flued wall mounted appliance. The main feature is that it can deliver up to 54kWh directly into water with a controlled system that ensures that the water temperature remains within the” of the required flow whatever other demands are made for hot water.

As times are changing fast and water supplies are higher than ever, its time to look for a modern solution.

Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about plumbers, central heating, plumber Wallasey, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.