A radiator not working, leaking, rusting, or maybe you just want a newer or more powerful one, are a few reasons for changing a radiator. This is a job that can be easy or a nightmare as each job and setup is different. I have been a full-time heating engineer changing radiators for over a
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A boiler losing pressure regularly means you have a problem with the boiler or the central heating system. The most common reason is a leak, which could be anywhere on the system. I have been a full-time heating engineer for over a decade, and a boiler losing pressure is normally easy to fix. Why Does
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Are you sick of that annoying dripping tap? Don’t want to pay a plumber to do something so simple? Learn how to fix a dripping tap from an everyday plumber. I have been plumbing full-time for over a decade and I have replaced and fixed many leaking taps. Before you think about replacing the tap,
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Having air in your central heating system can cause a radiator not to heat, cold spots, and can even cause your boiler to stop working. Your central heating system should be full of water at all times if you want it to heat properly and work as efficiently as possible. I have been a full-time
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Learning how to install an outside tap from scratch can be very difficult, especially if you haven’t done any plumbing before. I have been plumbing and fitting outside taps for over a decade. I have overcome many problems along the way. Materials and Tools Needed Materials There are some decent outdoor tap kits you can
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Having your boiler not fire up or a leaking boiler can be a nightmare, especially on a cold winter’s night. Fixing your own boiler is possible as there are certain problems anyone can fix. I have been fixing boilers for over a decade and these are some of the most simple boiler repairs I come
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Plumbing in a washing machine is straightforward if you are fitting it in the same place as the old one. If you are good at DIY, you should be able to plumb in a washing machine without the need to call a plumber. I have been plumbing full-time for over a decade and have installed many
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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
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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. The Gas Safe registration costs nearly £200 per
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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 be
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