Steven Reid

I am a full-time plumber and Gas Safe registered engineer. I incorporated HouseWarm Ltd. in 2011 to provide heating and plumbing services to homes in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. I now blog about what I've learned over the years to help DIYers and plumbers.

Vaillant boiler button being pressed

How to Fix Vaillant Boiler F22 Fault Code Repair

The Vaillant F22 fault code indicates low boiler pressure […]

Replacing a basin tap

How to Change Basin Taps: The Complete Plumbers Guide

Changing basin (bathroom sink) taps are usually straightforward. If

Replacing a bath tap

How to Change Bath Taps: Step by Step Help Guide

Changing bath taps or bath fillers can be difficult.

Fitting a kitchen mixer tap

How to Change a Kitchen Tap: The Complete Guide

To change a kitchen tap, you need to turn

Flushing heating system out with hose

How to Flush a Central Heating System Guide

Dirty central heating system causing problems? Are your radiators

Balancing a radiator with a spanner

Learn How to Balance Radiators from a Heating Engineer

Are some of your radiators not heating up properly,

Hose fitted on radiator drain valve

How to Drain a Central Heating System Properly

Draining a central heating system can take a long

Setting the temperature on a combi boiler

Optimum Combi Boiler Temperature Settings: Complete Guide

Are you wondering what the ideal temperature settings for

Ideal Logic combi boiler fitted in kitchen

Changing to a Combi Boiler? What You Need to Know

Changing to a combi boiler from a conventional boiler

Repressurising a boiler with external filling loop

How to Repressurise a Boiler: A Simple Guide

If your boiler pressure is too low, it can

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