Whilst central heating is not a new concept, there were many forms of central heating in ancient Greece, it was a long time before central heating became widespread and affordable and fired by a gas boiler. The fundamental design of houses has changed to suit centrally heated homes. Open plan and loft living are now popular, something that would not have been a feasible option pre-central heating. The fireplace is no longer a focus of the British living room with adults and children dispersed through a warm house. Central heating has changed the way in which we use our houses with far reaching consequences. People stay up later rather than going to bed when it gets cold! Only a small number of homes are without central heating these days, 7% in a survey carried out in 2004. Central heating has become regarded as a basic requirement. Its ‘Central Heating Day’ on 1st October, the day when many people switch on their radiators for the winter. We’ve been very lucky so far with a mild Autumn; however, the nights are drawing in and the weather will get colder as we move into winter. Have you checked your central heating system? Maybe you have moved and require a new central heating system. Classic Heating Solutions can meet all of your heating needs whether you require a boiler service, new boiler or a whole new heating system with bespoke radiators.