Stay Cosy at Christmas with Harringtons
Christmas is many things, but there should always be lots of cosy comforts! One too many mince pies, films you’ve seen 20 times, dodgy crackers, terrible jokes and pass the parcel. What it shouldn’t be is pass the scarves and hot water bottles!
Harringtons of Reading—a trusted, family-run supplier—delivers a wide selection of affordable Calor gas, smokeless fuels, seasoned logs, water softening salts, and other essentials straight to your door. With their prompt, local service and honest advice, you can relax and enjoy a festive fireside without any last-minute scrambling.
With only a week or so to go before Christmas, households across the Thames Valley are putting the finishing touches on their festive plans. Yet it’s surprisingly easy to forget about heating—until you’re faced with an empty gas cylinder or notice the log pile is running thin, just as guests arrive. Rising energy bills are another headache, making reliable and affordable heating an even bigger concern. Harringtons of Reading has been serving local families since 1956, earning a name for trusted service and sensible prices. Their five-day-a-week deliveries and local know-how mean you don’t need to fret over last-minute fuel. Whether you need gas for a portable heater or simply want a stack of logs for a fireside Christmas, Harringtons helps everything run smoothly—and keeps your home warm and welcoming throughout the holiday season.
Why Choose Harringtons for Christmas Heating Needs?
When you’re stocking up for winter, there’s comfort in choosing a supplier rooted in the community. Harringtons of Reading has spent decades building genuine relationships with customers, underpinned by a reputation for reliability and value. Family-run since 1956, they understand what matters at Christmas: dependable supply, fair prices, and advice you can trust.
Their service stretches across Reading, the RG/SL postcodes, and select London areas. Customers return each year, consistently highlighting the team’s friendly attitude and readiness to find solutions, even during the busiest spells.
A Time-Tested Approach You Can Trust
Nearly seventy years of experience makes a difference. Harringtons understands local needs—the quirks of winter weather, the build-up to Christmas, and what it means when heating matters most. Their focus always remains on the customer, no matter how hectic December becomes.
Last-Minute Fuel and Calor Gas Delivery for the Holidays
The Christmas run-up can catch out even the most organised. It’s easy to let fuel slip your mind amongst all the planning. Harringtons keeps it straightforward: deliveries run Monday to Friday, with most orders arriving within two to four days. So, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you can still top up your heating as the big day approaches.
Delivery is a flat £5, VAT included, anywhere in their service area. There are no hidden extras to trip you up when the bill arrives. Demand does pick up in December, so it’s sensible to secure your delivery slot sooner rather than later.
Prompt, People-Focused Service
Harringtons has built a reputation for genuine, people-first service. Every order represents much more than just a transaction—a warm home, family gathering, or long-standing tradition depends on it. Whether it’s Calor gas, kiln-dried logs, or smokeless fuel you need, your order is managed with care.
Wide Range of Winter Fuels for a Cosy Christmas
Nothing sets the mood for Christmas quite like the glow of a real fire or a gently humming heater. Harringtons stocks everything required for a snug home.
The Calor gas range covers all bases: propane and butane cylinders for heating appliances, patio gas for outdoor warmers (ideal for those brave enough to venture outdoors), and even specialist gases like CO₂, helium, and welding cylinders. Whatever your plans—cosy living room, lively patio, or festive hobby project—there’s a suitable cylinder available.
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Smokeless Fuels, Log Bundles, and Traditional Firesides
If you’re after that classic fireside feel, you’ll find coal, eco-friendly smokeless fuels, barbecue-quality charcoal, kindling, and well-seasoned logs—all available for Christmas delivery, along with timber sleepers for garden projects.
Stock can shift quickly in December, especially on popular offers—for instance, a 47kg propane cylinder currently starts at £107.50 plus the standard delivery fee. Planning a Christmas Eve in front of the fire? Now’s the time to order.
Christmas Fuel Highlights
- Calor Gas: Propane, butane, patio gas, CO₂, helium, welding gases
- Solid Fuel: Coal, smokeless fuels, charcoal, kindling, firewood, sleepers
- Value Offer: 47kg propane from £107.50 (+£5 delivery)
Pop them a message, call, or use the online form; your delivery arrives right to your door, saving you the trip—and the cold.
Cost-Effective Home Heating Solutions
With energy prices never far from mind, finding affordable ways to keep warm is more important than ever. Harringtons offers a selection of efficient options, including indoor portable heaters. These are easy to use, economical to run, and ideal for heating one room, whether you’re opening presents or settling in for a film night.
Bulk prices across their fuel lines and upfront pricing remove uncertainty, helping you stick to a sensible budget for Christmas comfort.
Real Savings and Real Warmth
- Portable Heaters: Helpful for keeping heating costs down in larger homes
- Bulk Fuel Deals: Savings when you stock up before the rush
So, you won’t be forced to pick between warmth and sensible spending—everyone can stay comfortable over the holidays.
Everyday Extras: Water Softening Salt and Beyond
A warm house isn’t the only thing that needs looking after. Harringtons also stocks essentials like water softening salt—blocks, tablets, or granules—that keep your appliances running efficiently.
Limescale can quietly shorten the life of your washing machine, kettle, or boiler while bumping up bills. Add a bag or two of water softening salt to your delivery; it’s one less errand and a small way to protect your home as the winter sets in.
Practical Touches for Everyday Living
A bit of planning means you’re unlikely to run out just when it matters. Many customers come to rely on this simple extra—it makes life easier without fuss.
Customer Support and Area Coverage
Clear, upfront service is central to how Harringtons operates. Their delivery area—covering all RG/SL postcodes and parts of London—is set out simply online and over the phone. The £3.25 delivery applies to almost everything.
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Need something urgently, or have particular requirements? The team’s always ready to help, bringing a reassuring touch to any last-minute fuel dash at Christmas.
Service as Reliable as the Fuel
Friendly, practical advice is just a phone call away. So, locals know they can count on timely deliveries, even when things get busy.
Celebrate a Cosy Christmas: Tips and Next Steps
For an untroubled, toasty Christmas, keep these pointers in mind:
- Double-check your gas, coal, and log supplies with enough time to order a top-up if needed.
- Book your delivery as soon as you can—schedules fill quickly in December.
- Make use of indoor heaters or smokeless fuels where flexible, efficient heating is needed.
- Consider adding water softening salt to each order; it really does save hassle later.
Placing an order is quick and flexible—online, by phone, or in person at the Reading shop if you prefer. Harringtons are poised to help, so don’t leave your comfort to chance; now really is the best time to get those last details sorted.
Harringtons Christmas Opening Hours
- Tuesday 23rd 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Wednesday 24th 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Christmas Day – Closed
- Boxing Day – Closed
- Saturday 27th 9.00am – 4.00pm
- Sunday 28th – Closed
- Monday 29th 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Tuesday 30th 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Wednsday 31st 7.30am – 5.00pm
- New Years Day – Closed
- Thursday 2nd 7.30am – 5.00pm