Win £180 towards your heating bill and stay warm this winter

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, the team from local heating experts Safegas has joined with YorkMix to offer one lucky York resident a £180 cheque that could be put towards their heating bill this winter.

What’s more, the lucky winner will be offered a free boiler service, courtesy of a Gas Safe Registered engineer from Safegas.

Before entering this prize draw please click here for full terms and conditions. This includes a list of eligible postcodes.

For a chance to win, please complete your details. The prize draw closes at 9am on Monday, December 15, 2014.

One lucky winner will be drawn at random from all the entrants, and will be contacted by the organisers.

Five ways to keep warm this winter

The Safegas team of qualified, directly employed engineers are committed to keeping residents warm and have other tips and advice this winter.

1. Service your boiler

It is important to have your boiler checked once a year by a Gas Safe Registered engineer, like the ones from Safegas, to ensure that it’s running smoothly and safely. Servicing your boiler could save you money on larger repair bills and can extend the life of your boiler.

2. Install a new boiler

Installing a new boiler can often feel like a big expense but can save you up to £305 a year in running costs. The latest boilers are a lot more energy efficient than older models. Check the age of the boiler and if it is Energy Saving Trust recommended. Boilers have energy ratings, much in the same way as homes.

3. Fit a carbon monoxide detector

Every year approximately 50 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning associated with domestic gas appliances, due mainly to these appliances not having been properly installed or maintained. As well as following the tips above, install a carbon monoxide alarm.

4. Look at available grants

The Energy Company Obligation was introduced to help reduce the amount of energy we use and help those living in fuel poverty. At Safegas we advise customers on whether they may be eligible for a grant, which could include a new boiler. We are just a phone call away.

5. Bleed your radiators

If your radiators are colder at the top than they are at the bottom, then your radiators may have trapped air inside them that’s stopping the heat from circulating properly. Bleeding the radiators releases the air, allowing the radiator to run more efficiently and ensuring you and your family stay warmer this winter.

Whether you would like a no obligation quote for a new boiler, to discuss a boiler service or understand which grants you may be eligible for, please contact one of the team at Safegas.