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Our latest news, plus advice on how to keep your heating and plumbing in perfect working order
Choosing your boiler engineer
Finally, the warmer weather is here and when it comes to your boiler, this means only one thing... service time! Over the winter months, yours has saved you with plenty of warm showers after those
Five signs that you need a new boiler
Throughout the year, your boiler is likely to be one of the things that your household depends on most, but as they don’t come with warning alerts or use by dates, how can we know
How to prevent your drains from clogging
With more time being spent at home, there will undoubtably be a higher usage of our sinks, toilets, showers and baths by all members of the household. If we are not taking the correct preventative
Checking the plumbing in your new home
When moving home, your mind will become an active to-do list, overflowing with a range of things that need to be completed, but your family’s safety should always remain at the top of that checklist.
The most common plumbing problems
With a multitude of plumbing problems possible with the home, it would be helpful to know of the types of things to look out for so that we can try to prevent or minimise the
Why do I need an annual boiler service?
Your boiler is a vital part of your home, one that is responsible for supplying you with warmth and hot water all year round. If your boiler were to break down unexpectedly, it could cause
Platinum Plumbers – Are magnetic filters worth it?
If you have a central heating system, you may have heard about magnetic filters. But what exactly are they, what do they do, and do you really need one? The thing with boilers is that
What is a power flush?
Have you noticed any cold patches on your radiators? Are there any strange noises coming out of your radiators or boiler? It could be a sign that you need a power flush. What is a
How safe is my boiler?
Are you concerned about your boiler’s safety? These days modern boilers are much safer than the boilers of old. Modern boilers have a balanced flue and are room sealed which ensures that toxic gases cannot
How to bleed radiators on a combi boiler
If your radiators are hot at the bottom but cold at the top, you have air trapped, which needs releasing for your combi boiler to work properly. Combi boilers provide a combination of two functions:
Combi, regular and system boilers: what are the differences?
Now that September has moved in, the cooler weather is already making its presence felt. While it may not be cold enough for the heating just yet, it’s only a matter of time. Now may
Everything you need to know about boiler pressure
Your boiler may not be the first thing on your mind in the middle of the summer, but now is exactly the right time for an inspection or service. It’s also a good time to
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