According to the tabloids we could be set for a white Christmas this year with temperatures predicted to plummet to -9 degrees Celsius. Some parts of the UK are predicted to be colder than Russia – sparking ice warnings for our roads for those travelling to visit family and friends. But while travel could be…
View Enjoy Frozen but don’t be frozen this ChristmasOur survey says yes. With temperatures dropping below zero for the first time this November and darker, colder evenings well and truly upon us, our research has found that households across the country will be having some very heated discussions about the temperature of their homes this winter. Here our sales director John Moran, reveals…
View Does your household get hot under the collar about heating?The winter period is a busy time for installers and it’s also the time where most boiler problems occur for homeowners. Here product manager, Phil Birchenough, discusses the most common boiler problems and how minor problems can be fixed at home. Many homeowners wouldn’t know what to do if a problem occurred with their boiler.…
View What’s wrong with my boiler?An Arctic blast is set to batter Britain later this month as a cold front sweeps the UK bringing sub zero temperatures. But while this spells inconvenience for many – for others it can be fatal. Here John Moran, national sales manager explores the perils of poor heating for pensioners. Winter deaths have reached their highest…
View Look out for the elderly this winterPurchasing a new boiler can be a daunting process, particularly if you have never done it before. Here Sime’s John Moran explains the installation process and how to choose the right boiler for you and your home. Choosing your boiler Deciding on a new boiler can be a difficult decision, but it’s an extremely important…
View Your guide to a new boilerThe dangers of neglecting your gas appliances can be fatal, yet homeowners and landlords across the UK are risking lives by not booking their annual gas safety checks. Here, Sime’s Phil Birchenough explains why it’s so important. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the cause of around 60 deaths a year in England and Wales. Despite this,…
View Don’t fall victim to the silent killer, look after your gas appliancesAs we enter what is likely to be another hot summer, the effects climate change is having on our planet means it is almost impossible to predict how the weather is going to change one season to the next. This is why it is important to prepare for the worst – particularly when it comes…
View How well do you know your boiler?We may not need our heating in the warmer months, but summer is the perfect time to carry out simple maintenance procedures to make sure you are winter ready when the time comes to put the heating back on in autumn. Here are our top five tips for summer maintenance: 1. Run your central heating…
View Raise the temperature this summer!As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Sime’s John Moran discusses the importance of talking about the effects of crime and stress in the industry. The skills gap, along with the uncertainty of Brexit, are two factors that have led to the increased workload and, as a result, added pressure on tradespeople working in the…
View Let’s talk about mental health in the industryOne third of people in the UK do not check that their gas engineers is working legally, new figures have revealed. According to research*, 33% of adults admit that they have not checked if engineers they have let into their home to work on gas appliances are on the Gas Safe Register. The findings by…
View Always check your gas engineer is registeredLast month, shock headlines across national newspapers declared that gas boilers would be banned from 2025 to tackle climate change. The news line came from the announcement of the Future Homes Standard. But, as product manager Phil Birchenough explains, there is more to this bombshell than first meets the eye. If you spotted the news story sounding the death knell…
View Future Homes Standard is not the death knell for gas boilersAs part of National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship week in March, Paul Megginson from Sime Boilers highlight the benefits for young people wanting to pursue a career in heating. We are currently experiencing a skills shortage in our industry. Research conducted by Dutch manufacturing company, Wavin, shows that over half (56%) of the 149…
View Why careers in the heating sector should be a hot topicThis time last year the Beast from the East was en route. Here Sime’s Product Manager, Phil Birchenough, explains why a snow day isn’t always a good thing, particularly when it comes to your pipes. This time last year, many of us were experiencing an unexpected amount of snow so even though temperatures seem to…
View Give your pipes some TLC this winterWe’re a bit biased but we’ve known since its launch in April that our Murelle Revolution is a pioneering product. And it’s nice to know that our esteemed industry peers on the judging panel at the H&V News awards feel the same as we do! We are delighted to announce that the Revolution has been…
View We’re a finalist in the H&V News Awards!In the middle of winter there is nothing worse than being cold at home. Everyone has a different inner thermostat with some of us preferring their living spaces to be warmer than others. When living with others, the heating on or off debate can be a real bone of contention. Recent research from Andrews Sykes…
View Avoid thermostat misuse to keep your energy bills downThis month we are supporting #noVANber, a campaign that has been launched by Peter Booth (@PBPlumber) to help raise awareness of van and tool theft which, sadly, is becoming more of a common problem for tradesmen and women in the UK. Having worked in the industry for several years, I am very aware of the…
View We’re supporting #noVANber! Are you?We all know that washing hands prevents illness and the spread of infections to others, a staggering 80% of communicable diseases are spread by touch alone. As we enter cold and flu season the message of the importance of washing your hands well to prevent the spread of disease is one we feel we should…
View Share the message not the germs this National Handwashing Day!We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2018, taking place 17th – 23rd September. Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. It is co-ordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are…
View Gas Safety Week: Fighting for a Gas Safe NationThe next phase of the EU’s Energy-related Products Directive comes into effect on 26 September 2018, but what does this mean when it comes to purchasing a boiler? Sime Product Manager Phil Birchenough explains phase two of the regulations which relate to the Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emission levels of space heaters. About the legislation The…
View What is the next phase of the Energy-related Products Directive all about?Autumn is upon us and there is a definite chill in the air in comparison to last month. Many of you may well have begun putting the heating on in the evenings for a short while to warm things up a bit. If this is the first time the heating has been on in a…
View As we enter autumn make sure you’re winter ready!Refurbishing an existing property is the ideal time for homeowners to make their home more energy efficient by investing in renewable solutions. However, renewable technologies are still perceived by some as expensive and complex to install, causing many to disregard them when looking to refurbish their property. Fortunately, a number of the new renewables products…
View New renewables products are shaking off misperceptionsAt the end of last month, we successfully exhibited at the AGSM National Conference and Exhibition. The event took place at the Hinckley Island Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire on the 25 and 26 April. This event was our first UK opportunity to show off the Murelle Revolution 30 and its unveiling was met with much interest…
View Getting out and about and showing our waresThis month, Sime Murelle’s Revolution is launched in the UK. It’s been available to Italian and Spanish customers for about a year and was showcased at MOSTRA CONVEGNO last month. We’re sharing the news far and wide, with coverage expected in a wide selection of the heating and installer magazines, as well as using the…
View Talkin’ ‘bout a RevolutionPhil Birchenough, Product Manager at Sime Ltd, shares his experiences and thoughts about how customers are often scared to engage with their boilers. Considering it’s one of the most expensive white appliances in the house, the domestic boiler remains a mystery for too many people. I have had a few conversations with customers recently where…
View Talking boiler controls with your customersThe sales landscape for boilers has been considerably different for a number of years now with social media and the internet playing a larger role for manufacturers not only in terms of advertising and as a sales channel, but also in terms of customer advocacy. This change is filtering into every industry; social media and…
View Discussion: How big a role does the installer have in the purchase decision?Gas Safe has launched a brand new campaign, Don’t cut corners with gas, and we’re right behind it! The campaign features on its website and across social media and is encouraging installers and the public to make sure that only engineers on the Gas Safe Register are employed to keep you and your family safe…
View Don’t cut corners with gas!Sime’s John Moran recently accompanied a group of merchants and installers from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to the Sime factory and foundry in Italy. Here he explains why taking installers to see the factory, foundry, R&D department, and Sime’s Head Office in Verona, Italy, is an essential part of sharing the Sime brand story. It demonstrates…
View Viva Sime Italia! Installers visit Sime’s head office in VeronaProduct focus: Murelle Elite HE 35 T ErP – more than just a system boiler! Robust and reliable, the Murelle Elite range is one of our most popular domestic boiler ranges. The Elite HE 35 T is a more than just a system boiler, the Murelle Elite 35 T is one of few boilers on…
View Product focusOur National Sales Manager John Moran attended the last day of PHEX Chelsea on 16 November 2017. The show was as busy as ever with all the major manufacturers there to showcase their products. In our December 2017 blog, John outlines his time at the show and offers insight into why the Chelsea PHEX is…
View Sime at PHEX: view from the floor!Sime’s National Sales Manager, John Moran, says wishing your customers a Merry Christmas could bring you a Happy New Year! Customer service is something we all like to talk about. When we receive good or exceptional customer service, it can turn an ordinary activity into something very special. With this in mind, how can installers…
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