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.

Heating engineer removing a radiator

How to Remove a Radiator Without Draining System

Removing a radiator from a wall can be very

Three pairs of water pump pliers

The Best Water Pump Pliers (Plumbers Grips) on the Market

Water pump pliers, called grips by plumbers, are adjustable

Five of the best adjustable spanners

Best Adjustable Spanner for Plumbing: Top 3 Makes

Adjustable spanners (or adjustable wrenches) are an essential part

Worcester boiler pressure gauge low

How to Repressurise Worcester Boiler Pressure

When your Worcester boiler pressure drops too low, the

MT10 Worcester timer removed from boiler

MT10 Worcester Boiler Timer Replacement: 5 Step Guide

When your MT10 timer is broken your heating will

Repressurising a Vaillant boiler

How to Repressurise Vaillant Boiler Pressure

When your Vaillant boiler pressure is too low the

Repressurising a Baxi Potterton boiler

How to Repressurise Baxi Boiler Pressure

Baxi boiler pressure should be between 1 – 1.5

Opening a boiler filling loop

What is a Boiler Filling Loop? How to Fix and Replace Guide

A boiler filling loop is needed on all pressurised

How to replace a pressure relief valve

How to Replace a Pressure Relief Valve on a Combi Boiler

A pressure relief valve (PRV) is a safety valve

Dirty Ideal boiler condensate trap blocked

How to Clean an Ideal Boiler Condensate Trap

Ideal boiler condensate traps can get very dirty and

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