A question we get time and time again from customers is what’s the difference between a plumber and a heating engineer (or heating plumber)? So we thought it was about time we addressed it in a blog post. It’s pretty…

Thermostats are designed to facilitate temperature control in homes, offices, warehouses and other buildings. They can also be used in cars and appliances. The designs of these control units vary depending on their intended environment, however they all serve the…

Life processes are guided by foreground and background channels. Those obvious to people and can be seen with and represent the former whereas the latter are either partly or totally hidden. Residential plumbing systems are an example of such background…

Many people are reluctant to install a new central heating system in their home because of the costs involved. However, believe it or not, you could actually make significant savings by upgrading to a more efficient system. Here we’ve shared…

Although we don’t tend to worry much about office heating in the summertime, since temperatures are usually pretty comfortable, come wintertime our heating bills tend to skyrocket. To avoid having to pay over the odds for your office heating, follow…

Boilers certainly don’t come cheap; however they are a necessary part of the home, which is why it is important that you choose the right boiler to meet your needs and requirements. Here we will provide information about the various…

Having an efficient and reliable boiler is essential to creating hot warmer and keeping your home warm. As with other appliances, your boiler must be serviced and maintained regularly to keep it in a good working condition. Here we’ll explain…

During the summer months you may not need your central heating, even when it’s not hot and sunny outside. However as the light fades and the darker nights draw in, the chill in the air means most people will reach…

Boiler breakdowns can be an absolute nightmare! Not only are they inconvenient but they can also be costly. Here we will provide you with our top tips on how you can minimise the likeliness of your boiler breaking down. Make…

The Gas Safe Register is a list of businesses and operatives who are qualified to undertake both piped natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas work in the UK, Northern Island, the Isle of Man and Guernsey. According to the Gas…

Gas doesn’t exactly come cheap so it’s understandable that you will want to heat your home as efficiently as you can. To give you a helping hand, we’ve provided a few top tips on how to improve the efficiency of…

Despite the warmer weather right now, winter will be here before you know it and the last thing you want to contend with in the middle of December is a broken down central heating system that’s beyond repair. It’s not…

A free resource that’s available all over the planet, solar energy is a great alternative to other types of power and what’s better; it’s free and environmentally friendly too! Solar water heating has become much more popular in recent years,…

DIY jobs around the home never seem to end. Just as you deal with one job, along comes another. With time and money pressing, it can be tempting to think that we can handle every task and job…but that’s not…

Becoming a heating plumber takes hard work and dedication but it can lead to an enjoyable, rewarding and well-paid career. Here we’ve shared our knowledge on how to get into the trade. Education and qualifications If you are starting from…

If you’re not a DIY enthusiast or a professional plumber, you may never have given a second thought to the water that comes out of your taps. However, when something goes wrong there’s information that you might need to have…

As the colder weather rolls around once more, most of the UK relies on its plumbing to provide hot water and nice warm homes, insulating against the drop in temperature outside. But to make sure that your plumbing doesn’t let…

Think burst pipes are a thing of winter past? Think again! When the temperatures plummet, water pipes in and around the home are at risk of freezing and when this happens, the results can be devastating. With a few checks…

Keeping us toasty in the depths of winter and restoring the all-important warmth to our heating system, plumbers have an almost god-like status amongst mere mortals when the temperatures are freezing outside. The idea of being without hot water or…

Are you considering installing a solar water heating system in your home? Solar water heating systems use free heat from the sun to create domestic hot water. They collect the heat using solar panels, which are fitted to your roof.…