Winter can be harsh on many aspects of day-to-day life, from nature through to our immune systems, but have you considered the effects it could have caused for your plumbing? Many homes throughout the country are installed with efficient central heating systems which may have worked double-time during those icier days, whilst others may have
A regular check of your homes plumbing could allow you to detect early signs of costly faults, such as blocked or leaking pipes. Professional engineers are able to carry out these examinations upon request but knowing the steps to take yourself could allow you to keep on top of your plumbing with regular examinations, as
Has 2020 inspired you to take the necessary steps to better yourself and your lifestyle? Why not start with saving your water at home. With many different ways to do this, we have summarised the most popular and effective water saving techniques in the hope that they can inspire you. Install a water meter If
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 brisk walks in the cold outdoors and those radiators that bought a heated comfort during those chilly evenings you spent
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 when there is an issue that requires the need for a full replacement? Here are a few tell tale signs
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 you want them to run efficiently, to last as long as possible, and to require as few repairs as possible.
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 power flush? Over time, dirt and sludge can build up within your central heating system which will prevent your 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 escape into the room. They also have extra safety features which cause them to cut out if the flue is
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 function. Neither flow will come
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 that over the summer, and
