Vaillant boiler fault codes are codes used by Vaillant to show you what the problem might be with your boiler when it has broken down or is not working correctly. I have been repairing boilers for over a decade and the quicker you fix it the better, so having the boiler error code on the […]
The Vaillant F22 fault code indicates low boiler pressure so it must be repressurised to fix it. The first thing you need to do is check the pressure gauge and if it’s low, repressurise it until it’s at 1 to 1.5 bar. I have been repairing boilers for over a decade and this is how
Changing basin (bathroom sink) taps are usually straightforward. If your tap is dripping, you may even be able to fix it instead of replacing it. As a plumber with two decades of experience, I’ve found that the hardest part is removing old, rusted, or seized taps. If the taps are newer, it’s typically an easier
Changing bath taps or bath fillers can be difficult. For the most part, bath taps are a lot harder to access than other taps, especially if there is a unit very close to it. Changing basin taps can be a lot easier as it’s much more accessible to get under a bathroom sink than a
To change a kitchen tap, you need to turn off the water supply, disconnect the two pipes, remove the tap from the sink, and refit everything in reverse order. I have been fitting and fixing taps for 20 years, and I can tell you that replacing a kitchen tap can be a walk in the
Dirty central heating system causing problems? Are your radiators cold at the bottom? Flushing a heating system is cleaning the insides of the radiators and pipes to get rid of any dirt and sludge that may be causing problems. I have been a full-time heating engineer flushing heating systems for over a decade, and it’s
Are some of your radiators not heating properly, even after bleeding them? Balancing your radiators helps distribute heat evenly, but it won’t fix undersized radiators. Before balancing, check if your radiators are the right size using our heating calculator. If they’re too small, they may never heat the space properly. With 20 years of experience,
Draining a central heating system can be difficult and take a long time, but it is sometimes necessary to replace radiators and perform other heating jobs. Knowing how to drain a radiator system (and refill it) can save you money and give you the skills to flush a central heating system. I have been a
Are you wondering what the ideal temperature settings for your combi boiler should be? Setting it too high can waste energy and drive up costs, especially with rising UK energy prices, while setting it too low can leave your home feeling chilly. As a heating engineer with over a decade of experience repairing and servicing
Changing to a combi boiler from a conventional boiler is a big job, and can involve floors being pulled up to access and changing the pipes around. I fit combi boilers regularly and changing from a conventional boiler to a combi boiler system will usually take me two days to complete, but could take more
