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Author: 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.

Removing an immersion heater thermostat

Immersion Heater Thermostat & Element Replacement Guide

An immersion heater heats the water in a cylinder (hot water tank), typically on a timer, so you always have hot water when you need it. These heating elements and thermostats can become faulty and need to be replaced. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and I get called out to boiler […]

Carbon monoxide alarm being pressed

Is Your Carbon Monoxide Detector Beeping? Do This!

There are over 100 carbon monoxide poisoning deaths every year in the UK and many more hospitalisations. You must have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector alarm in every room with a gas-burning appliance in rented properties, but if you don’t have one in your home you should get one ASAP. A beeping alarm could indicate

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