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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: washing and heating. Your combi boiler channels water in two different routes, one for each
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 also be a good time to have your boiler serviced, if you haven’t already done
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 learn about boiler pressure – what it should be and what you can do if
All you ever need to know about boiler servicing
Now that summer is here most of us tend to forget about the boiler. You don’t need the heating on, and you use less hot water; if you have an electric shower then you may hardly use the boiler at all! But this is not the time to forget all
How to clear a blocked sink
Every now and then, we all find a slow-draining or even blocked sink either in the bathroom or the kitchen. Over time, as we flush things down the drain and forget about them, they slowly build up and eventually form a blockage somewhere along the waste pipe. We don’t really
How to keep your tank clean and vermin free
While new homes will have newer central heating systems, many older properties still rely on a cold water storage tank system. This will supply water to bathrooms and in some cases even be the main drinking water supply in a home. If this is you, then read on for our
I’ve just moved in and want to get rid of the old water cylinder
If you have recently moved into a new property, particularly one that may be older and need a little bit of modernising, you may find that it still uses an old water tank system for hot water. Even some relatively newer properties still operate water tanks, particularly where there is
What to look for when choosing a plumber
When it comes to finding and choosing a plumber you want to be sure that you find someone who is reliable and trustworthy. If you have a plumbing emergency or problem that needs to be solved the last thing you want is to inadvertently let a cowboy into your home
Flushable wipes and other things that you shouldn’t really flush
The fatbergs have struck again! The latest one was found at the beginning of the year in Devon, measuring over 60m and blocking the sewer mouth close to the sea. According to South West Water, it would take around eight weeks to remove and was primarily made up of fat,
A quick guide to bleeding a radiator
Do you find that your radiators are not heating up properly? Or that one half is hot while the other is cold? It could be that you need to bleed them. It is a common occurrence with heating systems and not one that should alarm you as it is
I live in a hard water area, what can I do?
If you live in the southeast of England, or indeed most places in the UK except for the Scottish Highlands, the chances are you that you will have noticed a build-up of limescale on your appliances and bathroom and kitchen fittings. But how is it caused and what can you
My pipes have frozen, what do I do?
Sometimes, despite your best efforts Mother Nature gets the better of you. While we may not have had freezing temperatures yet this winter, they will inevitably come sooner or later as we head into the winter season. To help prevent problems as much as possible, follow the tips to avoid
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