Category: FrostSentry

Although the howling winds of Storm Brendan blowing through the UK over the past week might have felt chilly, we’re actually yet to experience our first deep frost and prolonged cold snap of the winter. However, don’t be thinking we’re out of the woods just yet! As we enter what’s generally the coldest part of the year, there’s every chance we’ll experience disruptive winter weather and a severe cold snap, as we have on an almost regular basis over the last few years. February is usually the coldest month of the year; in 2018 the average temperature for the month …

The ice cold winter months may seem like a long way off now, but Christmas has a habit of creeping up on us, and it’s always better to be prepared than get caught out. The past two consecutive winters have seen severe cold snaps cause disruptive winter weather here in the UK, and the extreme temperatures are showing no signs of letting up for this coming winter as our climate becomes increasingly unpredictable. So what if, at a time when you really need your heating and hot water, your boiler stops working because your pipes have frozen in the cold …

The weather: it’s our favourite subject here in Britain! Despite our long history of extremely changeable weather, we still love a good moan when it rains cats & dogs, is boiling hot, or blowing a hooley – and the country practically comes to standstill when the snow arrives. Our weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable and we need to start doing more to ensure we are prepared for it. Research shows that hot spells are lasting longer and extreme cold snaps are becoming less frequent, which is altering the way we use our central heating systems. These longer warm spells interspersed …

After the snow, ice, wind and freezing temperatures of the past couple of winters, it seems that extremely cold snaps are becoming an increasingly frequent feature of UK weather – and with these storms comes damage to our homes and property. According to the Association of British Insurers, bad weather insurance claims increased by 290% immediately following the Beast from the East in February and March last year [2018]. “The cold weather at the start of last year [2018] saw claims for burst pipes jump from £4m to £197m quarter-on-quarter, suggesting people are unprepared for the impact of extreme weather.” – …

Every winter, thousands of boilers in the UK stop working because their condensate drain pipes freeze solid. Our FrostSentry device prevents the shutdown of condensing boilers in sub-zero weather. Once installed the Frost Sentry constantly monitors the external temperature. If it falls below 2.5ºC the Frost Sentry will activate and gently warm the inside of the condensate pipe allowing the boiler to function in the harshest of conditions. Frost Sentry is compact, robust and easy to install. Call us today: 01726 222 505 …

Ever been left without heating and hot water because your condensate pipe froze? Every winter 100,000s of boilers in the UK stop working because of freezing outside temperatures. A frozen condensate pipe is a common cause of heating system breakdowns that can be easily prevented with the Frost Sentry device. Prevent unnecessary breakdowns When it’s freezing outside, the last thing you need is for your boiler to break down. Avoid finding yourselves without heating and hot water at a time when you need it most, with the Frost Sentry. No expensive callouts By preventing boiler shutdowns, the Frost Sentry helps …