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News and useful tips

Our latest news, plus advice on how to keep your heating and plumbing in perfect working order

How to reduce your heating bills this winter

October 26th, 2022|

With your central heating seeing more use as the temperatures begin to drop, you will be wary of not spending too much on your heating bills this winter. With energy bills at record highs and still on the rise, all of us will be keeping a close eye on how

Central heating power flushing [a guide]

September 28th, 2022|

With temperatures beginning to drop, you will want your central heating system to be prepared – particularly as you rely on it so much more in the colder months. With the ongoing energy crisis, we are becoming more conscious of our heating usage and are looking for ways to make

Why should you arrange a summer boiler service?

July 29th, 2022|

With heating and hot water not as important in the summer months, households will see a reduction in the usage of their boilers. But this is all the more reason to book a boiler service at this time of year. With servicing less in-demand, you can beat the rush of

How to save water around your home

June 30th, 2022|

During the warmest months of the year, it is likely we will all be using increased amounts of water around the home to keep us cool and hydrated. With this increased water usage, you may be concerned that your water bills will begin to rise. In order to avoid these

Top 6 plumbing tips for summer

May 22nd, 2022|

Now that summer has arrived once again, everyone will want to be outside enjoying the sun and you will not want to be dealing with any plumbing problems in your home. With the warmer temperatures and more time spent outside, it is likely your plumbing systems will be put under

Why is my toilet slow to fill up?

April 28th, 2022|

If you notice your toilet tank is not filling up properly after flushing and you are unable to flush multiple times in quick succession, you may think that you need to call a plumber. Before you take this step, there are a few checks you can carry out yourself to

How to bleed a radiator

March 29th, 2022|

You may notice that the heating in your home is not as effective as usual, and some rooms are colder than others. If this is the case, you should check the radiators in your home to see if they are heating up properly. If they feel cold at the top

A guide to preventing clogged drains in your home

February 22nd, 2022|

Clogged drains are a common problem in every home and can be easily caused depending on how much use your showers and taps are getting. In the winter months, you may see an increase in your hot water usage. This can result in a common issue of dirt and debris

How does a combi boiler work?

January 25th, 2022|

Now that the new year has begun, some of us may be considering investing in a new boiler to supply heating and hot water to our homes more efficiently. When weighing up which boiler to go for, it is important to evaluate many factors such as how quickly they heat

What is the energy price cap?

December 21st, 2021|

If you are looking to reduce your energy bills in 2022, it is worth understanding the energy price cap and how it works. This is set by government energy regulator Ofgem, which regulates the UK energy market for gas and electricity, and it is intended to protect consumers against rising

How to look after your boiler this winter [a guide]

November 26th, 2021|

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, you will likely have found yourself turning your heating on a lot more. As your boiler receives more use, you will want to ensure that it is running smoothly throughout the winter months – the last thing you need is a boiler

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