UK Gas Boiler Ban 2035 Scrapped: What You Need To Know The UK government has recently scrapped the 2035 ban on gas boilers in new housebuilding standards, reversing previous plans set by the Conservative government.  Originally, the plan was to phase out gas heating by banning the sale of new gas boilers after 2035, similar to the oil boiler ban.  This would require homeowners to turn to heat pumps or other environmentally friendly heating solutions.  There will now be no requirement to replace existing gas boilers with environmentally friendly alternatives, and people will not have to remove gas boilers from [...]

Mythbusting Oil Boiler Bans You might be worried about the recent outright oil boiler ban that might require a gradual shift from your current setup. A lot of the proposed changes are more about phasing out older, less efficient models and promoting cleaner, more sustainable alternatives like air source heat pumps or biomass boilers.  These changes aim to reduce carbon emissions, but there's still plenty of time alongside support from various financial schemes. The government's target date for an oil boiler ban in existing properties has now changed to the year 2035. If you're concerned about your oil-fired boiler, just [...]

Air Conditioning Installation Staying comfortable in the humid summer heat requires an air conditioning unit that's not only effective but also tailored to your home's specific requirements. At McRoberts, we’re excited to announce that we are currently in training to offer professional installation services. But we live in Scotland, do we really need air conditioning? We asked ourselves the very same thing and after some research we think the benefits of AirCon are pretty striking, even if we have just had one of the wettest summers on record. Reason to Get a Home Air Conditioning We think of air conditioners as [...]

How To Choose a New Boiler There will come a point in the lifespan of every home when a new boiler is needed. You’ll want to replace a boiler for several reasons. The most common reason is that your boiler is getting old, inefficient, and expensive to run. Even if your boiler isn’t that old, more energy-efficient models are coming out every year, and it may be cheaper, in the long run, to make the investment now as opposed to waiting. But what kind of boiler should you choose? At McRobert’s Plumbing and Heating, we are experts at heating [...]

Ho Do Smart Thermostats Work When it comes to smart thermostats, you’ll want to fully educate yourself about what they are, how they are used, and what their benefits are before committing. But, in essence, a smart thermostat is a better, more streamlined way to control your home’s central heating. They are considered one of the best ways to control your supply of electricity and gas. It is no wonder then that they’ve gotten more popular over the past few years as more and more households adopt them.  But why are they considered better, and how do smart thermostats work? [...]