Central heating system blog posts from Housewarm
A central heating pump is the beating heart of a central heating system which pumps the heated water around all the radiators and the hot water cylinder from the boiler. If your pump stops working then your boiler and central heating system will stop working. I have been fitting and fixing central heating systems for
Replacing a Central Heating Pump: Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
A magnetic filter is fitted to a central heating system to collect iron oxide and sludge using a powerful magnet. Sludge build-up inside parts on a boiler is the number one cause of a boiler breaking down. Central heating magnetic filter cleaning is a great way to make your boiler last longer, help stop your
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Sick of your boiler losing pressure and having to keep repressurising it? well, recharging the expansion vessel might just be the job needed to get it properly fixed. Recharging expansion vessels is hard to do when you do it for the first time. I have been repairing and servicing boilers for over a decade and
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Having your boiler pressure too high is a problem. There are a few different causes of high boiler pressure and a few different fixes. When the pressure keeps rising too high this is usually followed by it dropping too low after the pressure relief valve lets the water out of the heating system. I have
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A Magnaclean is a central heating magnetic filter made by Adey which collects iron oxide and sludge that builds up in central heating systems. This stops the sludge from collecting in parts on your boiler which causes boilers to break down. This filter can be isolated from the heating system, and then removed and cleaned.
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Radiator valves allow you to turn off, control the temperature in a room, and balance radiators. Whether it’s because the radiator is not getting used or you want to remove a radiator for decorating, closing the radiator valves will isolate the radiator from the central heating system. I have been working on central heating systems
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A radiator bleed valve is a screw on a radiator for bleeding the air out and for venting radiators when draining the central heating system. A radiator leaking water from the bleed valve might need to be replaced. Bleed screws can snap and wear down over time. I have been fitting and replacing radiators full-time
How to Replace a Radiator Bleed Valve: Complete Guide Read More »
It will happen to us all eventually, whether it’s a leaking radiator valve, a radiator not heating properly, or you just want a new one, knowing how to replace a radiator valve is a skill worth learning. I have been fitting and fixing radiators full-time for over a decade. I have come across many problems
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Most radiator leaks come from a radiator valve. If your radiator is leaking water from the panel, then you will most likely need to replace the radiator. I have been fitting and fixing radiators full-time for over a decade and have learned a lot along the way. Where is the Valve Leaking From? A leak
How to Fix a Leaking Radiator Valve: Full Guide Read More »
Knowing how to fix a radiator leaking water could save you a few quid, but if it’s leaking water from the actual panel through rust, then you will most likely have to remove the radiator and replace it. I have been repairing and replacing radiators for over a decade and have learned a lot along
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