How To Avoid Pipe Problems
There is nothing worse than finding out that you have a blocked or burst pipe. It is a major cause of households flooding, which can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage. However, with regular maintenance and general knowledge, you can keep your pipes clear…
Additional Methods To Keep Warm During Winter
According to a Which.co.uk survey, almost a fifth of all UK homes had their boilers breakdown during the winter. Of course, without a fully functioning boiler in the winter, you are going to be left feeling fairly cold. Before the Winter season kicks in, we…
How To Bleed A Radiator
The radiators in your house can become cold even when the heating is on. This is usually down to trapped air that is obstructing the normal flow of the radiator but this can be fixed easily by bleeding the radiator. A radiator that requires bleeding…
What Should My Combi Boiler Pressure Be?
One of the most common questions that our team receive from our clients in Cardiff, is what pressure should their combi boiler be on? Your combi boiler pressure should be between 1.0 and 2.0 bar for perfect operating conditions. This can be confirmed by Baxi,…
Noisy Radiator
The central heating system is more than likely going to make an odd noise from time to time. One of the most common components of a central heating system that will make strange noises is the radiator. The noise itself can be fairly worrying at…
No Hot Water? Read Our Symptoms & Solutions
Waking up in the morning and finding that there is no hot water can completely ruin your day. Unless you have an electric shower, you will have to suffer a cold shower in the morning. There are a number of reason why you may have no…
Why is my Radiator Leaking Water
Finding a puddle of water underneath your radiator is a clear signal that you have a leaking radiator. Before you do anything, you should place an absorbent material such as a towel in the area where the radiator is leaking water to prevent any water…
DIY or Professional Bathroom Installation
The average bathroom suite in the UK can cost between ?4,000 and ?5,000 but the costs can spiral 10 times that amount for high end examples. When it comes down to installing the bathroom, you will want to ensure a professional bathroom fitter is doing…
Should You Turn Off Your Boiler In The Summer?
In the summer months, it may be tempting to switch off the heating as the weather warms up. Of course, you certainly won’t need it as much but should you turn your boiler off completely until the winter season? There is potential for the internal…
Why is my Boiler Losing Pressure?
If your boiler keeps losing pressure on a daily basis with a lack of heat or even a warning message, you may need a boiler service. However, there are plenty of methods that you can do yourself to bring the pressure back to normal without…