Safety
Enforcement action taken against major UK stove manufacturer
Compliance notices have been issued in relation to Ecodesign and Energy Labelling after the manufacturer was found to have not made all relevant technical information and documentation available.
Posted on October 10, 2024 by Charlie
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Businesses Imitation and Fraud
It has been brought to our attention that a rogue trader operating in the southeast of England area has been creating imitation businesses, mirroring genuine traders in the heating sector, and undertaking substandard work or conning homeowners out of money with no work being undertaken.
Posted on October 25, 2023 by Alice
Evidencing your installations
The HETAS team offer guidance to registered installers for evidencing your installations.
Posted on April 27, 2023 by Lily
HETAS urges wood-burning stove users to heat homes safely following bungalow fire
Posted on January 31, 2023 by Alice
We can all do more to tackle air pollution, says HETAS CEO
Response to chief medical officer’s report on air pollution
Posted on December 15, 2022 by Alice
Cold Plug – Winter Safety Advice For Stove Users
A ‘cold plug’ in your flue can be an unexpected issue during the colder weather. It is an invisible plug of cold air that can form in your chimney when temperatures drop significantly, and the chimney is left to go cold. This can result in the flue being plugged, which pushes smoke back down and…
Posted on February 1, 2022 by Lily
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Stay safe on your cosy British summer break
HETAS, the solid fuel safety and standards organisation, has published its top tips for novice fire-lighters to keep us safe over summer. With many of us braving a British summer holiday this year, cosy cottages with log burners are sure to be in high demand. Warming up after a day on the beach, or keeping…