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25 Jan

Optima – changing the way you think about energy

Did you know that you can save energy and money with an energy efficient A-rated boiler, even if your existing boiler is still ticking along just fine? Having a working boiler is one thing (and something we’re all very thankful for when the weather is this chilly!) but if your boiler is guzzling gas and leaving you with sky high bills, it might be time to consider upgrading. Whilst investing in a new boiler might

12 Jan

Optima’s Top 10 tips for saving money and keeping warm in 2017

The rising cost of energy bills is putting a strain on household budgets, and wasting energy is bad news for the environment. Here are 10 tips that require no capital outlay: Switch your energy supplier Compare gas and electricity prices at www.uswitch.com and make sure you’re on the cheapest tariff for you. It only takes a few minutes and they’ll do all the paperwork. Ofgem estimate that the average household saving will be £300. Turn

07 Dec

Proud Partner of the Willen Hospice Business Club

As you will know, we have recently been offering our time to help out (and participate!) at charity fundraising events for Willen Hospice – don’t forget the Santa Dash at Willen Lake on 18th December, there’s still time to sign up! Continuing our support for the charity, we are proud to announce that we are now a Corporate Partner of the Willen Hospice Business Club. The Willen Hospice Business Club provides us with an exciting

01 Dec

How you can save with an A-rated boiler

Energy efficiency is becoming an integral part of our lives as we strive not only to save money and resources, but also to reduce our impact on the environment. From low energy light bulbs to solar hot water systems, nowadays it’s all about low energy options – and it’s no different for your boiler. Did you know that all boilers have energy ratings? Domestic boilers are given what’s called a SEDBUK (Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic

01 Nov

Big Energy Saving Week

It’s Big Energy Saving Week! This national campaign is aimed at helping people like you to cut your fuel bills and save energy while you do it. If you’re feeling the chill or your energy bills are sky high, check out our… Top 5 Tips to Stay Warm and Save Energy Un-crowd your radiators Radiators can be rather unsightly, even with a lick of paint – that’s why so many of us hide them behind sofas

28 Oct

Are you ready for the clocks to go back?

At 2am this Sunday (30th October) British Summer Time officially ends, giving us all an extra hour in bed. If, like many of us, you’ve already turned on your heating to beat the chill, you’ll want to make sure that, as well as turning your clocks back, you’ve also adjusted the timer on your thermostat to compensate for that extra hour. There’s nothing worse than trying to get out of bed in the morning when

28 Sep

A Proud Sponsor of Bletchley Rugby Club

As you might know, we have been working with charities like Willen Hospice to give back to the town we love. To continue our work with the local community we have recently become a main sponsor of Bletchley Rugby Club. The club was founded in 1947 and offers rugby fans in Milton Keynes and Bletchley the opportunity to train, play and watch their favourite sport. Activities at the club are supported by a large number

20 Sep

Milton Keynes Zumbathon for Willen Hospice

On Sunday 18th September, whilst the majority of Milton Keynes was still in bed, the Optima team was up with the larks helping to prepare for the Zumbathon in Middleton Hall. Fundraisers and Zumba fanatics from across Milton Keynes came together to dancercise their way through two hours of Zumba in a bid to raise money for Willen Hospice. The atmosphere was fantastic (especially for a Sunday morning!) and it was great to see so

19 Sep

Are your gas appliances safe?

Gas Safety Week is in full swing and it’s the mission of heating professionals like ourselves to express the importance of routine gas safety checks and services. Is your boiler due a service? Do you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home? Are your gas appliances looking a bit worse for wear? With the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to forget the importance of maintaining your gas appliances, but did you know that

13 Sep

Optima: Helping Keep Milton Keynes Safe for Gas Safety Week!

In support of Gas Safety Week (19-25 September 2016), we are campaigning to raise awareness of gas safety issues and urge local residents to support the most vulnerable in society in order to keep them safe. Gas Safety Week aims to encourage people from Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas to reach out to friends and family, be they elderly parents or a disabled neighbour, to ensure they get their gas appliances – along with their

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