OFTEC
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We promote the highest professional and technical standards for technicians in the heating industry. Use an OFTEC registered technician to install or service your oil, solid fuel or renewable system to ensure work is completed to the highest standard.
🛑🚨 Carbon monoxide awareness week 🚨🛑
Time to check your CO detectors!
Have you checked your carbon monoxide detectors this week?
• CO detectors should be replaced every 5–7 years.
• Check batteries regularly to ensure they work!
Don't wait for an emergency. Make sure your family is protected now!
Time to check your CO detectors!
Have you checked your carbon monoxide detectors this week?
• CO detectors should be replaced every 5–7 years.
• Check batteries regularly to ensure they work!
Don't wait for an emergency. Make sure your family is protected now!
November 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
🛑🚨 Carbon monoxide awareness week 🚨🛑
Time to check your CO detectors!
Have you checked your carbon monoxide detectors this week?
• CO detectors should be replaced every 5–7 years.
• Check batteries regularly to ensure they work!
Don't wait for an emergency. Make sure your family is protected now!
Time to check your CO detectors!
Have you checked your carbon monoxide detectors this week?
• CO detectors should be replaced every 5–7 years.
• Check batteries regularly to ensure they work!
Don't wait for an emergency. Make sure your family is protected now!
🛑🚨 Carbon monoxide awareness week 🚨🛑
What to do if CO is detected:
1) Leave the building immediately
2)Call emergency services if you feel unwell
3)Get fresh air and stay safe
4)Arrange for a qualified heating technician to investigate the problem.
What to do if CO is detected:
1) Leave the building immediately
2)Call emergency services if you feel unwell
3)Get fresh air and stay safe
4)Arrange for a qualified heating technician to investigate the problem.
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
🛑🚨 Carbon monoxide awareness week 🚨🛑
What to do if CO is detected:
1) Leave the building immediately
2)Call emergency services if you feel unwell
3)Get fresh air and stay safe
4)Arrange for a qualified heating technician to investigate the problem.
What to do if CO is detected:
1) Leave the building immediately
2)Call emergency services if you feel unwell
3)Get fresh air and stay safe
4)Arrange for a qualified heating technician to investigate the problem.
Carbon monoxide awareness week
•MYTH: Carbon monoxide is easy to detect because it smells.
•FACT: CO is odourless and colourless, making it impossible to detect without a CO detector.
•MYTH: Opening windows will prevent CO buildup.
•FACT: CO can still build up indoors, even with windows open.
•MYTH: Carbon monoxide is easy to detect because it smells.
•FACT: CO is odourless and colourless, making it impossible to detect without a CO detector.
•MYTH: Opening windows will prevent CO buildup.
•FACT: CO can still build up indoors, even with windows open.
November 19, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Carbon monoxide awareness week
•MYTH: Carbon monoxide is easy to detect because it smells.
•FACT: CO is odourless and colourless, making it impossible to detect without a CO detector.
•MYTH: Opening windows will prevent CO buildup.
•FACT: CO can still build up indoors, even with windows open.
•MYTH: Carbon monoxide is easy to detect because it smells.
•FACT: CO is odourless and colourless, making it impossible to detect without a CO detector.
•MYTH: Opening windows will prevent CO buildup.
•FACT: CO can still build up indoors, even with windows open.
Carbon monoxide awareness week
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes many injuries every year, yet it's 100% preventable!
• Install a CO detector near fuel burning appliances and bedrooms.
• Have your heating systems serviced regularly.
This #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, make sure your home is safe!
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes many injuries every year, yet it's 100% preventable!
• Install a CO detector near fuel burning appliances and bedrooms.
• Have your heating systems serviced regularly.
This #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, make sure your home is safe!
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Carbon monoxide awareness week
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes many injuries every year, yet it's 100% preventable!
• Install a CO detector near fuel burning appliances and bedrooms.
• Have your heating systems serviced regularly.
This #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, make sure your home is safe!
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes many injuries every year, yet it's 100% preventable!
• Install a CO detector near fuel burning appliances and bedrooms.
• Have your heating systems serviced regularly.
This #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, make sure your home is safe!
🛑🚨 Carbon monoxide awareness week 🚨🛑
This week, we're raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly if not detected.
Stay safe, stay informed, and always #BeCOAware!
This week, we're raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly if not detected.
Stay safe, stay informed, and always #BeCOAware!
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🛑🚨 Carbon monoxide awareness week 🚨🛑
This week, we're raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly if not detected.
Stay safe, stay informed, and always #BeCOAware!
This week, we're raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly if not detected.
Stay safe, stay informed, and always #BeCOAware!
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
A SGN survey found that 1 in 10 over 50s don’t have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed. This is despite 94% being aware that CO poisoning could kill. Of those who did have a working alarm, 45% said it was over five years old. Test yours today.
A SGN survey found that 1 in 10 over 50s don’t have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed. This is despite 94% being aware that CO poisoning could kill. Of those who did have a working alarm, 45% said it was over five years old. Test yours today.
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
A SGN survey found that 1 in 10 over 50s don’t have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed. This is despite 94% being aware that CO poisoning could kill. Of those who did have a working alarm, 45% said it was over five years old. Test yours today.
A SGN survey found that 1 in 10 over 50s don’t have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed. This is despite 94% being aware that CO poisoning could kill. Of those who did have a working alarm, 45% said it was over five years old. Test yours today.
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Unsafe or inefficient oil appliances can cost hundreds in wasted fuel – and endanger lives. Save money AND stay safe – book a service with an OFTEC-certified engineer today.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Unsafe or inefficient oil appliances can cost hundreds in wasted fuel – and endanger lives. Save money AND stay safe – book a service with an OFTEC-certified engineer today.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Unsafe or inefficient oil appliances can cost hundreds in wasted fuel – and endanger lives. Save money AND stay safe – book a service with an OFTEC-certified engineer today.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Unsafe or inefficient oil appliances can cost hundreds in wasted fuel – and endanger lives. Save money AND stay safe – book a service with an OFTEC-certified engineer today.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Boilers that do not have their safety devices tested and serviced regularly alongside the oil boiler have a much higher chance of serious faults like fires and dangerous CO production.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Boilers that do not have their safety devices tested and serviced regularly alongside the oil boiler have a much higher chance of serious faults like fires and dangerous CO production.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
October 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Boilers that do not have their safety devices tested and serviced regularly alongside the oil boiler have a much higher chance of serious faults like fires and dangerous CO production.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Boilers that do not have their safety devices tested and serviced regularly alongside the oil boiler have a much higher chance of serious faults like fires and dangerous CO production.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Skipping your annual boiler service increases your risk of CO leaks and breakdowns. An OFTEC-registered engineer keeps your system safe, efficient and reliable.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Skipping your annual boiler service increases your risk of CO leaks and breakdowns. An OFTEC-registered engineer keeps your system safe, efficient and reliable.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
October 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Skipping your annual boiler service increases your risk of CO leaks and breakdowns. An OFTEC-registered engineer keeps your system safe, efficient and reliable.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Skipping your annual boiler service increases your risk of CO leaks and breakdowns. An OFTEC-registered engineer keeps your system safe, efficient and reliable.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
DIY installation of oil heating systems can cause leaks, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Trust an OFTEC-certified professional – your safety shouldn’t be in your hands.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
DIY installation of oil heating systems can cause leaks, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Trust an OFTEC-certified professional – your safety shouldn’t be in your hands.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
October 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
DIY installation of oil heating systems can cause leaks, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Trust an OFTEC-certified professional – your safety shouldn’t be in your hands.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
DIY installation of oil heating systems can cause leaks, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Trust an OFTEC-certified professional – your safety shouldn’t be in your hands.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Carbon monoxide is invisible , odourless, and tasteless – and hundreds of people every year are hospitalised in the UK. Ensure your oil-fired appliances are serviced by an OFTEC-registered engineer.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Carbon monoxide is invisible , odourless, and tasteless – and hundreds of people every year are hospitalised in the UK. Ensure your oil-fired appliances are serviced by an OFTEC-registered engineer.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
October 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM
💀 Heating hazards: Know the risks:
Carbon monoxide is invisible , odourless, and tasteless – and hundreds of people every year are hospitalised in the UK. Ensure your oil-fired appliances are serviced by an OFTEC-registered engineer.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Carbon monoxide is invisible , odourless, and tasteless – and hundreds of people every year are hospitalised in the UK. Ensure your oil-fired appliances are serviced by an OFTEC-registered engineer.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Based in Northern Ireland and working in the heating industry?
OFTEC-approved training centres across Northern Ireland offer trusted, local training for technicians working with liquid fuel, heat pumps, and renewables.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
OFTEC-approved training centres across Northern Ireland offer trusted, local training for technicians working with liquid fuel, heat pumps, and renewables.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
September 18, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Based in Northern Ireland and working in the heating industry?
OFTEC-approved training centres across Northern Ireland offer trusted, local training for technicians working with liquid fuel, heat pumps, and renewables.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
OFTEC-approved training centres across Northern Ireland offer trusted, local training for technicians working with liquid fuel, heat pumps, and renewables.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
We're kicking off our OFTEC Autumn Webinar Series.
Webinar 1: OFTEC Registration and Regulations 2nd October
Webinar 2: HVO and Decarbonising – What’s Happening? 14th October
Webinar 3: Benefits of Registration – OFTEC Partners, Offers and Discounts 27th October
oftec.org/about/oftec-events/
Webinar 1: OFTEC Registration and Regulations 2nd October
Webinar 2: HVO and Decarbonising – What’s Happening? 14th October
Webinar 3: Benefits of Registration – OFTEC Partners, Offers and Discounts 27th October
oftec.org/about/oftec-events/
September 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We're kicking off our OFTEC Autumn Webinar Series.
Webinar 1: OFTEC Registration and Regulations 2nd October
Webinar 2: HVO and Decarbonising – What’s Happening? 14th October
Webinar 3: Benefits of Registration – OFTEC Partners, Offers and Discounts 27th October
oftec.org/about/oftec-events/
Webinar 1: OFTEC Registration and Regulations 2nd October
Webinar 2: HVO and Decarbonising – What’s Happening? 14th October
Webinar 3: Benefits of Registration – OFTEC Partners, Offers and Discounts 27th October
oftec.org/about/oftec-events/
OFTEC training centres in Wales offer the opportunity to gain the skills and qualifications you need to thrive in the heating industry. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade skills, we've got you covered! oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
September 16, 2025 at 5:07 AM
OFTEC training centres in Wales offer the opportunity to gain the skills and qualifications you need to thrive in the heating industry. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade skills, we've got you covered! oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
If you're in Scotland and thinking about a career in the heating industry, OFTEC training centres are your go-to!
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
September 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
If you're in Scotland and thinking about a career in the heating industry, OFTEC training centres are your go-to!
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
Looking to upskill or renew your qualifications? OFTEC-approved training centres in the South and South East of England are here to help!
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
September 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Looking to upskill or renew your qualifications? OFTEC-approved training centres in the South and South East of England are here to help!
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to upskill, OFTEC’s training centres in South West England offer everything you need to succeed. Get certified in high-demand areas like oil heating and renewable technologies.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
September 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to upskill, OFTEC’s training centres in South West England offer everything you need to succeed. Get certified in high-demand areas like oil heating and renewable technologies.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
Ready to take your career in heating, plumbing, and renewable energy to the next level? OFTEC training in Eastern England is here to equip you with the skills and certification you need to succeed in the heating industry. oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
September 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Ready to take your career in heating, plumbing, and renewable energy to the next level? OFTEC training in Eastern England is here to equip you with the skills and certification you need to succeed in the heating industry. oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
Get trained by the best at one of OFTEC’s premier training centres across Northern England. From oil heating to renewables, OFTEC training course give you the expertise to offer the most in-demand skills in the industry.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
August 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Get trained by the best at one of OFTEC’s premier training centres across Northern England. From oil heating to renewables, OFTEC training course give you the expertise to offer the most in-demand skills in the industry.
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
oftec.org/technicians/industry-training/find-your-nearest-training-centre/
Our offices and phone lines will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday. We will resume business as usual on Tuesday 26th June at 9.00am, when our phone lines will reopen.
We'd like to wish everyone a wonderful bank holiday!
We'd like to wish everyone a wonderful bank holiday!
August 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Our offices and phone lines will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday. We will resume business as usual on Tuesday 26th June at 9.00am, when our phone lines will reopen.
We'd like to wish everyone a wonderful bank holiday!
We'd like to wish everyone a wonderful bank holiday!
OFTEC training is available at 100+ OFTEC approved centres throughout the UK and Ireland. There are over 5 million homes in the UK and RoI that are not on the gas grid, so there are plenty of business opportunities for competent and well-trained heating technicians. oftec.org/technicians/...
August 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
OFTEC training is available at 100+ OFTEC approved centres throughout the UK and Ireland. There are over 5 million homes in the UK and RoI that are not on the gas grid, so there are plenty of business opportunities for competent and well-trained heating technicians. oftec.org/technicians/...
Your heating system works the hardest in winter, so get your system checked now.
A pre-winter check ensures your system is safe, efficient, and ready for the cold. Book a service with an OFTEC technician today.
www.oftec.org/find-technic...
A pre-winter check ensures your system is safe, efficient, and ready for the cold. Book a service with an OFTEC technician today.
www.oftec.org/find-technic...
August 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Your heating system works the hardest in winter, so get your system checked now.
A pre-winter check ensures your system is safe, efficient, and ready for the cold. Book a service with an OFTEC technician today.
www.oftec.org/find-technic...
A pre-winter check ensures your system is safe, efficient, and ready for the cold. Book a service with an OFTEC technician today.
www.oftec.org/find-technic...
Detect and fix issues before they become expensive repairs. A quick service now could save you days without heating later.
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
August 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Detect and fix issues before they become expensive repairs. A quick service now could save you days without heating later.
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
By booking a service early and ensuring your heating system is in tip top form, you can help to prevent breakdowns, improve efficiency and stay safe and warm when the cold weather hits.
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
August 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM
By booking a service early and ensuring your heating system is in tip top form, you can help to prevent breakdowns, improve efficiency and stay safe and warm when the cold weather hits.
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. www.oftec.org/find-technic...
This autumn, the government will unveil its Warm Homes Plan, which will shape heat decarbonisation in the UK. This is a pivotal moment for off-gas grid heating, and we need to do everything we can to ensure renewable liquid fuels are part of that strategy.
futurereadyfuel.info/warm-homes-p...
futurereadyfuel.info/warm-homes-p...
August 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This autumn, the government will unveil its Warm Homes Plan, which will shape heat decarbonisation in the UK. This is a pivotal moment for off-gas grid heating, and we need to do everything we can to ensure renewable liquid fuels are part of that strategy.
futurereadyfuel.info/warm-homes-p...
futurereadyfuel.info/warm-homes-p...