If your boiler pressure is too low, it can cause the system to shut down, leaving you without heating or hot water. To repressurise a boiler, you’ll need to add water to the heating system using the filling loop. With over a decade of experience repairing boilers and heating systems, I’ve resolved countless boiler pressure […]
The most compact or smallest combi boiler on the market in the UK is an Intergas Compact ECO RF 24kW. This combi also boiler comes in 30 kW and 36 kW outputs, but these versions are taller. These are all small enough to fit in standard kitchen cupboards and weigh as little as 30 Kg.
If you buy cheap plumbing tools as a plumber you will be replacing them often. Cheap tools break more easily and wear out much quicker than quality tools. I use hand tools every day and have many more than I need. I started plumbing two decades ago and mostly bought cheap tools, now I buy
What a gas boiler service includes depends on the gas engineer doing the servicing. It does not include repairing the boiler. Some people will book a boiler service when it is broken, thinking they can pay for a service only and the boiler will be repaired. This is not the case. I have been servicing
Is your radiator not working, leaking, rusting, or just not powerful enough? Whether faulty or due for an upgrade, replacing one can be simple or tricky, depending on your system. As a full-time heating engineer with over a decade of experience, I’ve replaced countless radiators and handled all kinds of setups. Replacing a radiator with
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. Causes for
A dripping tap isn’t just annoying—it wastes water and can lead to bigger plumbing issues if ignored. The good news? You don’t always need a plumber to fix it. With 20 years of experience repairing and replacing taps, I’ll show you the best ways to stop that leak for good. Tap dripping from the spout
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
Installing an outside tap from scratch can be tricky, especially if you’ve never tackled plumbing before. But with the right tools and guidance, it’s a job you can confidently handle. I’ve been fitting outside taps for around 20 years, solving all sorts of common issues along the way. This guide will walk you through the
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
