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June 2020 update – guidance on reopening

June 4, 2020 Luke Smith Comments Off on June 2020 update – guidance on reopening

To all of my wonderful customers, I hope that you are all safe and well. Please find our latest update below. It’s a long one but it’s important! Reopening the business Having temporarily closed the business for 3 months in order to observe lockdown, we will be starting a gradual, phased reopening of the business […]
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10 years of ACLJ – an update from Luke Smith

April 16, 2020 Luke Smith Comments Off on 10 years of ACLJ – an update from Luke Smith

To all of my wonderful customers, I hope that you are all keeping safe and well. This year is my 10th year of business. I am immensely proud of this and could not have achieved it without all of you, my amazing customers! I cannot overstate how much I appreciate all your support, and how […]
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A message to my customers from Luke Smith

March 14, 2020 Luke Smith Comments Off on A message to my customers from Luke Smith

To all my wonderful customers, I massively appreciate you supporting my independent local business. I want to reassure you that, at this present time it is very much business as usual. As a Gas Safe Registered engineer, Health and Safety has always been, and will continue to be at the forefront of my mind. For […]
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What should a boiler service entail?

June 28, 2019 Lisa Smith Comments Off on What should a boiler service entail?

It is really important for your safety (and your warranty in the case of newer boilers) that you have your boiler serviced annually by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer. Here are Luke’s tips about what your engineer should be doing and what a proper boiler service should include: * Removal of the boiler casing to […]
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Which boilers does Luke recommend?

May 21, 2019 Luke Smith Comments Off on Which boilers does Luke recommend?

Here at ACLJ we repair, service and install a whole range of different boilers. When talking to customers who are looking to replace their boiler, more often than not, I will recommend a Baxi. There are several reasons that I recommend Baxi over other manufacturers: The majority of their boilers come with a 5-7 year […]
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Many thanks and a very Merry Christmas

December 10, 2015 Lisa Smith Comments Off on Many thanks and a very Merry Christmas

This December marks my 6th year of business and what a year it has been! The business has gone from strength to strength and I am pleased to say that we are busier than ever. I have taken on a whole host of projects this year, including many boiler replacements, full central heating installations, bathroom […]
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Recent changes to EU energy labelling

September 29, 2015 Lisa Smith Comments Off on Recent changes to EU energy labelling

Recent changes to the Energy-related Products Directive (ERP) and how they affect consumers and installers. In October 2009, the EU adopted a framework for setting the efficiency requirements of energy-related products. This was called the ErP Directive. Energy-related products are anything that either use energy or has an indirect impact on energy consumption, for example, tyres, […]
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What IS Powerflushing?!

June 10, 2015 Lisa Smith Comments Off on What IS Powerflushing?!

Energy efficiency is a recurring theme in the current economic climate that we live in. Bills are steadily rising and consumers are always looking for ways to reduce their gas bills. Powerflushing works by adding chemicals into the heating system, breaking down the sludge and debris that can often accumulate in radiators. Then, by creating […]
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Repair or replace…..when is the right time to replace my boiler?

March 24, 2015 Lisa Smith Comments Off on Repair or replace…..when is the right time to replace my boiler?

This is a question that we have been asked several times already this year. Ultimately, there are three main factors that you should consider: 1.) Initial budget 2.) Convenience 3.) Long-term cost savings Initial Budget Budget is always high on everyone’s list. If your boiler breaks down, it may not necessarily be the end of […]
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Luke’s tip of the month – Simple heating system maintenance.

January 12, 2015 Lisa Smith Comments Off on Luke’s tip of the month – Simple heating system maintenance.

Happy New Year to you all! This month Luke gives a few tips on keeping your heating system running smoothly…. With the weather turning colder, no one wants lukewarm radiators or even worse, a central heating system that isn’t working! Sometimes there are simple explanations for why the heating system isn’t working, and can be […]
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