You come home from work, stick the heating on and relax with a good book in your favourite armchair. You should be at peace but unfortunately you’re disturbed by a constant banging noise, despite being alone. What is it? Well,…

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…

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…

No force, as water slowly trickles out of your faucet or shower. To put it simply and succinctly: don’t you hate when that happens. When this problem surfaces, usually low water pressure could be the problem. The good news is…

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,…

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…

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…

Boilers can be pretty confusing appliances, so it’s no wonder that so many people have so many questions about them. With this in mind, we thought we’d share our expert answers to some of your most frequently asked questions… How…

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…

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…

If you’re buying a new home, there are lots of factors to consider and even if you fall in love with the property, you’ll need to check that it’s in a fit condition. As well as the overall structure, checks…

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…

A large proportion of homes and commercial premises in the UK have gas central heating installed, which uses water filled radiators to heat areas. Therefore, this makes radiator maintenance an essential part of property upkeep, which may involve bleeding your…

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…

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…

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…

Are you worried about your energy bills skyrocketing over the next few months? Use our top tips to keep them to a minimum. Use a comparison website Can you be certain that you are on the best energy tariff? If…

Although modern boilers are efficient and less prone to faults than older models, it is likely that from time to time you will face minor problems with them. Here we will provide a few ways you can fix common boiler…

After the heating being switched off for the summer months, as the temperature starts to plummet and the darker nights draw in, it’s natural to think you’ll be able to simply turn your heating back on. Unfortunately it’s typically at…