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.

Three Veto Pro Pac plumber tool bags

5 of the Best Plumbers Tool Bags That Will Make Jobs Easier

The best plumbers tool bag is subjective as some

Magnaclean filter being installed

Magnaclean Installation Instructions: 5-Step Help Guide

Fitting a Magnaclean on your heating system is recommended

Vaillant boiler leaking underneath

Why is My Boiler Leaking Water From Underneath? Help Guide

A boiler leaking water can cause your boiler to

Turning off radiator valve with spanner

How to Clear Airlock in Radiator Pipes Without Using a Hose

An airlock in a radiator pipe can cause a

Resetting Ideal Logic boiler

Why is My Boiler Not Firing Up? The Most Common Reasons

Everyone will experience a boiler not firing up at

Mixer tap cartridge with rubber washer on

How to Change a Tap Washer: A Plumber Guide

Changing a tap washer can only be done on

Radiator not heating up under thermometer

Radiator Not Heating Up Guide: 7 Top Causes and Fixes

Whether it’s one radiator not working or two radiators

3 replacement tap cartridges

How to Change a Tap Cartridge: Single or Double Lever Mixers

A tap cartridge replacement is very common and is

Frozen external condensate pipe

How to Thaw a Frozen Condensate Pipe (and Stop it Feezing)

Having a frozen condensate pipe will cause your boiler

Washing machine water hose being disconnected

How to Disconnect a Washing Machine Guide

Disconnecting a washing machine is simple most of the

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