Knowing how to replace a radiator is a skill that can save you a lot of money. Being a heating engineer, I have replaced a fair few radiators in over ten years of plumbing. What I can tell you from all those radiator replacement jobs is that every job is different – some are very …
If your boiler keeps losing pressure, you are not alone. This is a very common boiler repair job I get called out to on a regular basis. There is a few different possible reasons why this can happen, I’ll cover the most common here. 1. A Leak The most common problem when I get called …
Learn how to fix a dripping tap in three different ways from an everyday plumber. In all three ways to fix a dripping tap, you will have to remove the brass tap cartridge from inside the tap. How to Remove the Tap Cartridge To remove the tap cartridge, you need to remove the handle on …
Learn how to bleed a radiator from a professional UK heating engineer. Your central heating system should be completely full of water at all times if you want it to work properly. You need to remove any air in the system as it can cause rusting, your radiators to be cold, or even your boiler …
Learn how to fit an outside tap like a plumber, by a plumber. First off, you should not buy an outside tap kit that has any kind of flexible hose. There are some good outside tap kits you can buy, but you should avoid using a flexible hose as they will leak eventually. Table of …
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Here are 5 DIY boiler repair tips to help you try to fix your own boiler before having to call in a boiler repair engineer. These are some of the most common simple boiler repairs I come across and that most people can do. Safe DIY boiler repair tips anyone can do. These are totally …
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Learning how to install a washing machine is straightforward if you are fitting it in the same place as the old one. If you are quite good at DIY, then you should be able to install a washing machine without the need to ring a plumber. When fitting it into a new place that has …
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This is an immersion heater thermostat replacement guide for anyone who is looking to do their own immersion heater thermostat replacement. I am a professional plumber and heating engineer – I get called out to boiler repairs and jobs like this regularly. Table of Contents Info Make sure you have done all the checks needed to …
The Gas Safe Register is the official registration scheme in the UK for gas safety. It was set up to protect the public from unsafe gas work. The Gas Safe Register UK is for gas engineers who install and maintain gas appliances like boilers, cookers, and fires. They will keep track of all registered engineers …
Get a carbon monoxide detector alarm today if you don’t already have one. They are cheap, easy to fit, and most importantly they save lives! Find what to do if you hear your carbon monoxide detector beeping. Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, and tasteless gas created by gas burning appliances. These …
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