TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd

07/10/2026

How many ‘temporary fixes’ in your house have become permanent?

The outside light that doesn’t work.

The kitchen light that flickers.

The loose socket you keep meaning to get checked.

The extension lead that’s basically become permanent furniture.

All summer, easy enough to ignore.

Then October arrives.

It gets dark earlier.

You’re using the lights more.

And suddenly you’re dealing with the same stupid little problem every single day.

So you work around them.

Use your phone torch.

Move a lamp.

Swap plugs around.

Tell yourself you’ll get it sorted eventually.

You already know what needs doing.

TM Hughes Electrical helps homeowners across Essex get those annoying electrical jobs sorted before winter sets in.

The lights, sockets, switches, faults and other jobs you’re tired of living around.

✓ No call-out charges
✓ Free, no-obligation quotes
✓ NICEIC-registered electricians
⭐ 5.0 Google rating

Got any electrical jobs that need sorting? Get in touch for a free quote Call: 0800 135 7056 Email: [email protected] Google Rating5.0Based on 30 reviews Free Quotes All Electrical Work Undertaken Fully Insured No Call-Out Charges Same day emergency response Part Of The Award Winning TM....

07/10/2026

The Worst Time To Replace A Boiler Is When You Have No Choice.

It’ll happen when you need it most.

A freezing winter morning.

No heating.

No hot water.

Everyone in the house wants it fixed now.

And suddenly you’re trying to make a £1500+ decision with no time to think.

That’s why October is a much better time to watch for the warning signs.

Maybe your boiler:

🔥 Takes longer to heat the house
🔥 Has started making noises it never used to make
🔥 Keeps losing pressure
🔥 Gives you unreliable hot water
🔥 Struggled through last winter
🔥 Has already cost you money in repeated repairs

None of that automatically means you need a new boiler.

And we’re not going to tell you that you do just because we install them.

If repairs make sense, we’ll tell you.

If you’re throwing good money after bad and replacement makes more sense, we’ll explain why.

Then you decide.

If replacement is the right option:

New boilers installed from £1,475.

Warranties of up to 18 YEARS available.

Free surveys & no-obligation quotes.

TM Hughes & Son has more than 30 years’ experience and a 5.0 Google rating from 460+ reviews.

Not sure whether your boiler actually needs replacing?

Good.

You don’t need to know.

That’s what the FREE home boiler survey and no-obligation quote is for.

Find out whether repairing it still makes sense, or whether replacement is the better option, while you still have time to decide.

Don’t wait for a Boiler failure to decide for you.

0% Boiler Finance Available, Buy Now Pay Later

15/09/2026

⚡ How many times have you said, “We really need to get that sorted”?

The socket you want moved.

The kitchen light that keeps flickering.

The outside light that hasn’t worked for months.

The extension lead you use because there aren’t enough sockets.

Individually, they’re easy to put off.

Together, they become the electrical jobs list.

Give us the list, and we’ll give you a no-obligation quote.

TM Hughes Electrical helps homeowners across Essex get those jobs sorted—from sockets, switches and lighting to electrical faults, outdoor power, appliance connections, consumer units and rewiring.

Got one job? That’s fine.

Got four or five you’ve been meaning to deal with?

Send us the lot.

✓ No call-out charges
✓ Free quotes
✓ NICEIC-registered electricians
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 5.0 Google rating

Got a list of electrical jobs that need sorting? Get in touch for a free quote Call: 0800 135 7056 Email: [email protected] Google Rating5.0Based on 28 reviews Free Quotes All Electrical Work Undertaken Fully Insured No Call-Out Charges Same day emergency response Part Of The Award Winni...

08/09/2026

Your Gas Fire Worked Last Winter. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Ready For This One.

Your gas fire has probably been sitting unused since spring.

And it’s easy to think:

“It was fine last winter.”

But months without use don’t prove everything is still fine today.

The first cold evening is a bad time to discover it won’t light, keeps cutting out or doesn’t seem right.

September is the last month TM Hughes & Son services gas fires.

We only service gas fires between April and September.

So if yours hasn’t been serviced this year, this is your final month to book one with us.

Gas Safety Week runs from 14–20 September and highlights the importance of gas safety.

Keeping gas appliances properly checked and maintained is vital to prevent gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning.

September is a sensible time to have your gas fire checked before you start using it regularly again.

TM Hughes & Son has more than 30 years’ experience with gas appliances and heating systems across Essex, backed by a 5.0 Google rating from 460+ reviews.

Has your gas fire been serviced this year?

If not, book it during September.

Once September ends, so does our gas fire servicing season.

Your Gas Fire Worked Last Winter Make Sure It’s Ready For This One Call: 0800 234 3075 Email – [email protected] Gas Fire Servicing is only available between the months of April and September

01/09/2026

Your Heating Has Been Off For Months. Does It Still Work?

You turn the heating on again.

Nothing.

There’s a much better time to find out something’s wrong:

Now, while you don’t desperately need it.

So turn your heating on and see what happens.

And don’t rely on:

“It worked last winter.”

That isn’t a test.

A boiler working last winter is no guarantee it’ll work properly when you switch it on today.

Check:

🔥 Does the boiler fire up normally?

🔥 Do all the radiators get properly hot?

🔥 Does the pressure stay where it should?

🔥 Any unusual noises or fault codes?

Something wrong?

Don’t immediately assume you need a new boiler.

TM Hughes & Son has more than 30 years’ experience with boilers and heating systems across Essex — with a 5.0 Google rating from 460+ reviews.

Our first job is to find out what’s actually wrong.

It may simply need a service rather than a repair.

If a repair makes sense, we’ll tell you.

If an older boiler has reached the point where replacement makes more sense, we’ll explain why.

Turn your heating on today.

If something isn’t right, get in touch and get it sorted while you still have the luxury of not needing it.

Your Heating Has Been Off For Months. Does It Still Work? Call: 0800 234 3075 Email – [email protected]

22/08/2026

2027 Could Be The Hottest Year On Record — And Air Conditioning Is Set To Cost More

The Met Office is warning of an El Niño event which could be the largest in more than a century.

Forecasters say 2027 is very likely to replace 2024 as the warmest year on record globally.

As of today, the 2026 summer is on course to be the warmest overall since records began in 1884.

If this summer has shown us anything, it’s that waiting for the next heatwave is leaving it too late.

There’s also a second reason to act now…

Qualifying domestic air conditioning installations are currently 0% VAT.

From 1 April 2027, the VAT rate is scheduled to rise to 5%.

Essex homeowners are getting ahead of the VAT rise and planning their Air Conditioning now.

Beat the summer rush. Beat the VAT rise. Beat the heat.

Air Conditioning systems installed from £1300

Book your FREE no-obligation air conditioning survey and quote today.

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2027 Could Be The Hottest Year On Record — And Air Conditioning Is Set To Cost More The Met Office is warning of an El Niño event which could be the largest in more than a century. Forecasters say 2027 is very likely to replace 2024 as the warmest year on record globally. As of […]

15/08/2026

If you’re picturing a noisy portable air conditioner beside the bed, fitted air conditioning is very different.

Portable units keep the compressor inside your room.

Which means you get the cool air… but you also get the noise.

A professionally fitted split air-conditioning system works differently.

The compressor sits outside your home, while the indoor unit quietly circulates cool air around your bedroom.

In fact, some modern indoor units can operate from as little as 19 dB(A) on their quietest setting.

To put that into perspective…

• Modern split air conditioning: from 19 dB(A)
• Soft whisper: around 30 dB
• Fridge: around 40 dB
• Portable air conditioning: often above 40 dB(A)
• Normal conversation: around 60 dB

Exact figures vary depending on the model, fan speed, system condition and how the sound is measured.

But the important point is this:

Cooling your bedroom doesn’t have to mean listening to a noisy portable air conditioner all night.

And it isn’t only the air conditioning unit that matters.

Good installation matters too.

The position of the indoor unit, pipework and outdoor compressor can all affect how your system sounds inside the bedroom.

That’s why we look at the room and property before recommending where and how a system should be installed.

We provide:

Air conditioning installation from £1,300

Free home surveys across Essex

No-obligation quotes

F-Gas registered engineers

So if you like the idea of walking into a cool bedroom on a hot summer night — without swapping the heat for a noisy machine beside your bed — we can talk you through the options for your home.

Already have air conditioning? Does it seem louder than it used to?

Blocked filters, loose parts and faults can make a system louder. If you’ve noticed a change in noise levels, it may be time to have it checked and serviced.

Servicing and repairs from £100

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If you’re picturing a noisy portable air conditioner beside the bed, fitted air conditioning is very different. Portable units keep the compressor inside your room. Which means you get the cool air… but you also get the noise. A professionally fitted split air-conditioning system works different...

08/08/2026

This Air Conditioning Myth Could Add 25% To Your Running Costs…

It's 30°C outside.

Your home feels like the inside of an oven.

So you grab your remote...

Dialling the temperature down to 16°C, hoping it'll cool your room faster.

Unfortunately...

Your air conditioner doesn't work like a car accelerator.

It doesn't suddenly produce more cold air because you picked the lowest number.

Whether you set it to 21°C or 16°C, your system is already working as hard as it can to cool the room.

The difference comes later.

Once your room reaches around 21°C, a system set to 21°C eases off and simply maintains the temperature.

A system set to 16°C keeps trying to make the room colder.

Which means...

More electricity.

Higher bills.

No real benefit if you only wanted a comfortable room.

In fact, government guidance suggests that increasing your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce energy use by around 5%.

That means running your system at 16°C instead of 21°C could use roughly 25% more electricity over time.

So if 21°C is the temperature you actually want...

Set it to 21°C.

Not 16°C.

You'll probably save yourself money every single day your air conditioning is running.

A few other things that make a surprisingly big difference:

✔ Keep doors and windows closed

✔ Close blinds on sunny windows

✔ Switch the system on before the house becomes unbearably hot

✔ Use Cooling mode—not just Fan mode

And here's the one almost everyone ignores...

Have your air conditioning serviced regularly.

Dirty filters, blocked airflow and worn components force your system to work much harder than it should.

If your air conditioning seems to run all day but never really cools the room...

Turning it down to 16°C isn't the answer.

It likely needs servicing.

At TM Hughes & Son, we install, service and repair air conditioning systems across Essex.

✔ Installations from £1,300

✔ Servicing & repairs from £100

✔ Free home surveys and no-obligation quotations

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07/08/2026

This Air Conditioning Myth Could Add 25% To Your Running Costs…

It's 30°C outside.

Your home feels like the inside of an oven.

So you grab your remote...

Dialling the temperature down to 16°C, hoping it'll cool your room faster.

Unfortunately...

Your air conditioner doesn't work like a car accelerator.

It doesn't suddenly produce more cold air because you picked the lowest number.

Whether you set it to 21°C or 16°C, your system is already working as hard as it can to cool the room.

The difference comes later.

Once your room reaches around 21°C, a system set to 21°C eases off and simply maintains the temperature.

A system set to 16°C keeps trying to make the room colder.

Which means...

More electricity.

Higher bills.

No real benefit if you only wanted a comfortable room.

In fact, government guidance suggests that increasing your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce energy use by around 5%.

That means running your system at 16°C instead of 21°C could use roughly 25% more electricity over time.

So if 21°C is the temperature you actually want...

Set it to 21°C.

Not 16°C.

You'll probably save yourself money every single day your air conditioning is running.

A few other things that make a surprisingly big difference:

✔ Keep doors and windows closed

✔ Close blinds on sunny windows

✔ Switch the system on before the house becomes unbearably hot

✔ Use Cooling mode—not just Fan mode

And here's the one almost everyone ignores...

Have your air conditioning serviced regularly.

Dirty filters, blocked airflow and worn components force your system to work much harder than it should.

If your air conditioning seems to run all day but never really cools the room...

Turning it down to 16°C isn't the answer.

It likely needs servicing.

At TM Hughes & Son, we install, service and repair air conditioning systems across Essex.

✔ Installations from £1,300

✔ Servicing & repairs from £100

✔ Free home surveys and no-obligation quotations

The link is in the comments.

This Air Conditioning Myth Could Add 25% To Your Running CostsIt’s 30°C outside.Your home feels like the inside of an oven.So you grab your remote…Dialling the temperature down to 16°C, hoping it’ll cool your room faster.Unfortunately…Your air conditioner doesn’t work like a car accelera...

31/07/2026

Is Air Conditioning Heating Cheaper Than Gas Heating?

Most homeowners compare it the wrong way.

Most people compare air conditioning vs gas heating.

But that’s not the comparison that really matters.

The real question is…

Why heat your entire house when you’re only using one room?

Think about it.

If you’re working from your home office…

Watching TV in the living room…

Or getting an early night…

Why pay to heat spare bedrooms, hallways and every radiator in the house?

Using current UK energy prices, heating an average room costs around:

🔥 Gas boiler & radiator: 13–15p per hour

❄️ Air conditioning: 14–16p per hour

🔌 Plug-in electric heater: Around 50p per hour

For producing the same amount of heat, air conditioning can cost surprisingly close to a modern gas boiler.

The difference isn’t the heat.

It’s where the heat goes.

A gas boiler heats radiators throughout your home.

An air conditioning heat pump heats the room you’re actually using.

Once that room reaches the temperature you’ve chosen, it automatically reduces its energy use to maintain it.

So instead of paying to heat empty rooms…

You’re heating the room you’re actually sitting in.

What about really cold weather?

Like any heat pump, air conditioning becomes less efficient as outdoor temperatures fall.

In typical UK winter conditions (around 5°C to 15°C), running costs should stay close to the figures above.

During prolonged freezing weather, running costs may rise to around 20–22p per hour when heating a typical room.

That’s still less than half the estimated running cost of a comparable plug-in electric heater.

Gas may still cost less for producing the same amount of heat.

But air conditioning lets you heat one room without running your entire central heating system.

And when summer returns…

The very same system keeps that room comfortably cool.

Cool in summer.

Efficient heat in winter.

One system. Every season.

Air conditioning installations start from £1,300.

We offer free home surveys and no-obligation quotations across Essex.

(Running costs are estimates only and will vary depending on your electricity and gas tariffs, room size, insulation, outdoor temperature and the efficiency of the system installed.)

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