Emptying a single radiator is sometimes useful for adding chemicals, replacing the radiator, or connecting a hose to the radiator valve to drain the system when there’s no drain-off valve. I have been a full-time heating engineer for well over a decade and have drained many radiators and heating systems along the way. Video guide […]
Not having inhibitor in your central heating system can cause all sorts of problems. It will protect your system against corrosion and limescale and essentially make your heating system last longer. I have been a full-time heating engineer for over a decade and have added many chemicals to many heating systems. Video guide Adding inhibitor
Do you have a slow leak on your central heating system that you can’t find? Having to keep repressurising your boiler is frustrating, but if it’s a slow leak, you might be able to fix it by adding some leak-sealing fluid. I have been a full-time central heating engineer for over a decade and have
The Potterton boiler E133 fault code is shown on the display on the boiler when there is a problem and your boiler is not firing up and goes to lockout. I have been carrying out boiler repairs full-time for over a decade and having fault codes on the screen when I arrive is very welcome. Here I’ll show you
The Glow-worm F29 fault code will show on the boiler’s screen when there is a problem and it locks out. Glow-worm uses them to show you what might be wrong with the boiler not firing up. I have been carrying out boiler repairs full-time for over a decade and having fault codes on the screen when I arrive
Turning off a radiator might seem simple, but older heating systems can pose challenges. Unused radiator valves often seize, leak, or break when operated after years of inactivity. With over a decade of experience repairing and replacing radiators, I’ve handled all types of valves. In this guide, I’ll show you how to safely turn off
The F83 Glow-worm fault code will show on the boiler display when there is a problem and your boiler locks out. Glow-worm uses fault codes to show you what might be wrong with the boiler when it doesn’t fire up. I have been carrying out boiler repairs full-time for over a decade and having fault codes on the
An F75 Glow-worm fault code shows on the boiler display when there is a problem and your boiler locks out meaning you’ll have no heating or hot water. Glow-worm uses them to show you what might be wrong with the boiler when it’s not working. I have been carrying out boiler repairs for over a decade and having
A boiler leaking water can cause your boiler to not fire up, rust, or become dangerous. I have been fitting and fixing boilers full-time for over a decade and have repaired many leaking Baxi boilers. Leaking water from underneath There are many places a boiler can leak water from, but it’s almost always leaking from
A boiler leaking water can cause your boiler to not fire up, rust or become dangerous. I have been fitting and fixing boilers full-time for over a decade and have repaired many leaking Worcester boilers. In this post, I’ll share some of what I have learned over the years from my on-the-job leak repair experiences.
