Photo by Heiko Ruth on Pexels Keeping your boiler in good working order is important for safety, efficiency, and peace of mind. In Leeds, many homeowners and landlords arrange an annual service to prevent unexpected breakdowns and maintain warranty conditions. With...
If you’re experiencing cold radiators even though your boiler is working normally, it’s likely that there’s a problem with your boiler pump or central heating controls. The pump is faulty If you suspect that the boiler pump is faulty you’ll need to contact your local...
Licenced by Ofgem, gas suppliers provide gas for British homes, while the National Grid connects power stations and major substations, ensuring the electricity generated reaches UK homes. Gas connections If you need a new gas supply or would like to have your existing...
While complete boiler failure can appear serious, there are many possible causes, ranging from a crack in one of the boiler’s cast iron (or aluminium) sections, to a broken seal on the boiler pump. To determine what’s causing your boiler to shutdown ask yourself...
While your central heating system should work to distribute heat evenly around your home, from time to time it can become unbalanced. If you haven’t programmed your system to heat the different zones of your home independently, follow these steps below to redress the...
Cold radiators in different zones If the radiators aren’t working in certain parts of your home it’s likely there’s a fault with one of your central heating system’s zones. A predetermined area of the home, different zones enable you to control the temperature in...
While cold radiators could be a result of a more serious problem with your central heating system or boiler, there are a number of smaller faults that should be ruled out first. The thermostat’s set too low Check that the thermostats in your rooms and on the boiler...
If you hear your boiler or heating pipes making noises such as whistling, gurgling or banging, you should find out the cause as soon as possible. A sign of something called kettling, where limescale collects in the heat exchanger, strange noises can also occur due to...
Possibly an indication of a serious fault, if you don’t fix a leaking boiler quickly the internal parts of your boiler could corrode, making it harder to repair in the future. What is causing the leak? Due to a variety of causes, a leaking boiler could be symptomatic...
If you’re experiencing a loss of heating, follow the steps below to try and kick-start your system. If you’re not confident with DIY, contact your local heating engineer for further assistance. 1. Check the power Ensure that the power supply’s on and that the fuse is...
If you notice that your radiators are leaking, it’s important to find the source of the leak and fix it before the problem escalates. What is causing the leak? Often a sign of internal corrosion, a pinhole leak can occur when debris isn’t removed upon installation....
Used to control and isolate the water flow within a radiator, if you’re experiencing difficulties getting one radiator to heat up fully this could be due to a faulty radiator valve. Relatively simple to replace without needing the help of a heating engineer, follow...
While your boiler and radiators might be in good working order, from time to time you may find that your heaters aren’t getting fully hot. In order to maximise their output follow the steps below: Check that the radiator valve is open Ensure that the radiator...
If you’re suffering from a loss of hot water you can follow the steps below to try and fix the problem. However, if you’re not confident with DIY, contact your local heating engineer for further assistance. 1. Check the power Ensure that the power supply’s on and that...
Powered by a series of control mechanisms, which are programmed to distribute heat and hot water at peak times, you should be able to adjust the settings on your boiler as required. If your controls stop working unexpectedly, check the components listed below to...
There are a few factors that can cause the radiators in your home to become cold in certain areas. Follow the tips below to diagnose and fix the problem: The top of the radiator is cold Usually attributed to trapped air within the system, to release it you’ll need to...
An easy and cheap fix for combatting cold and patchy radiators, bleeding a radiator is something anyone can do in their own home without the need for a heating or plumbing engineer. Why do I need to bleed my radiators? Radiators become less effective the more gas...
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