News and Blogs
Here's a link to all our recent news releases, please feel free to link to our news items from your website or social media platform. If mentioning OFTEC on Twitter please tag @OFTEC (or on Facebook @OFTECuk).
Over 1,000 oil heated households write to Burnham on rural heating pledges
Friday, October 16, 2026 by OFTECOver 1,000 oil heated households have now sent a letter to the new Burnham government in just a few weeks, asking Prime Minster to keep his commitment to listen to rural villages.
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Heat pump training: building on existing expertise and broadening your offering
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 by OFTECAs the heating industry evolves, many technicians are considering how they can adapt their skills to meet changing customer needs. For many, that means expanding into the heat pump market. It's not about leaving liquid fuel behind. It's about adding another string to your bow. Many businesses are choosing to offer a mix of technologies, enabling them to meet a wider range of customer needs.
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Second hand tank installations: the do’s and don’ts
Tuesday, October 06, 2026 by OFTECOFTEC’s technical team is receiving an increasing number of queries around the sale, installation and notification of second-hand storage tanks. This blog is written to help you explain to your customers the implications of using these types of installations.
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Flue gas analyser - winter maintenance
Thursday, October 01, 2026 by OFTECAs we head into the colder months, you’re likely to see an increase in calls from consumers looking to have their heating systems serviced. To carry out a thorough and accurate service, it's important that your flue gas analyser and other test instruments are working correctly.
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Free one-year registration for apprentices
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 by OFTECOFTEC is offering apprentices working for OFTEC registered businesses one year's free registration once they have completed a Level 3 heating and plumbing qualification.
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Irish households more open to renewable liquid fuel switch than heat pumps, new research finds
Thursday, September 24, 2026 by OFTECNew research has found that Irish households are more willing to switch to renewable liquid fuels than heat pumps, as the government develops its policy plans for decarbonising the country's 700,000 oil heated homes.
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Consumers must have equal protection for home heating work, says OFTEC
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 by OFTECOFTEC has urged the government to ensure any new consumer protections for home heating work apply equally to every household, regardless of the technology or how the work is funded, to avoid creating a two-tier system. The comments form part of OFTEC's response to the government's consultation on Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes.
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Oil heated households write to Burnham government: keep promises made to rural communities
Monday, September 21, 2026 by OFTECOil heated households are being urged to send a letter to the new Burnham government, calling on his team to keep the promise of offering more practical low carbon heating solutions for their home.
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Five reasons households should not attempt DIY repairs this summer
Monday, August 17, 2026 by OFTECHouseholds planning summer DIY projects to save money are being warned not to attempt repairs on their heating systems as mistakes could lead to costly damage, safety risks and bigger bills later in the year.
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5 important heating checks for oil households to avoid putting off buyers
Thursday, August 13, 2026 by OFTECA home's heating system can play a bigger role in a property sale than many homeowners realise. Our latest blog provides some recommendations on heating checks oil households can do to avoid putting off potential buyers.
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