Discovering and dealing with a pipe frozen in the middle of winter can be frustrating and costly if left untreated. When a pipe freezes, the water inside expands, putting immense pressure on the pipe walls. As it thaws, the contraction of the water can weaken the pipe further.
One of the most common requests plumbers and heating engineers receive is to temporarily remove a radiator so that homeowners can decorate behind it. Ideally, this should be done without draining the entire system to minimise disruption and ensure convenience.
Is your Worcester boiler indicating low boiler pressure? Do not worry; not every solution requires the attendance of a certified engineer. Knowing how to effectively top up Worcester boiler pressure will save you a time-consuming call out from a professional heating engineer. This guide will help you with all the essential steps needed to monitor…
Radiators become our best friends during the winter months, don’t they? They are fundamental in a home’s heating system by acting as the primary means of transferring heat from the heating source (typically a boiler) to the rooms in our homes. Radiators are also the component that helps distribute heat efficiently and evenly across different…
The role of a magnetic filter is to keep your boiler and the rest of the heating system free from sludgy rust and other debris that can cause corrosion damage and unwanted blockages which if left untreated, will eventually prevent your boiler from functioning as it should and breaking down. Therefore, cleaning a magnetic filter…
A non-heating towel rail radiator can be a real frustration, leaving you with damp, cold towels just when you crave warmth the most. This issue not only makes your bathroom chilly and less inviting but also raises hygiene concerns with perpetually damp towels. Plus, it can hint at bigger problems with your heating system, potentially…
Boiler Kettling: What Is It And How Is It Fixed? Boiler kettling is a common yet often misunderstood issue that can disrupt the comfort of any home. Imagine sitting down to enjoy a quiet evening, only to be startled by a loud, unsettling noise emanating from your heating system. This noise, reminiscent of a boiling…
If you’re unfamiliar, a combi boiler, short for combination boiler, is a compact and efficient heating system that provides both hot water for taps and central heating in one unit. Unlike traditional boilers, which require separate tanks for hot water storage, combi boilers heat water on demand, making them space-saving and energy-efficient options for modern…
As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, governments worldwide are stepping up their efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. The UK government aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases produced with the amount removed from the atmosphere, effectively…
Ever wondered how to take charge of the warmth in your home like a pro? Enter the world of Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs)! These nifty devices aren’t just ordinary knobs; they’re the secret to personalised comfort and energy efficiency in each room. Installed on radiators, TRVs perform the best in temperature control, adjusting the heat…