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A Guide to Repairing Your Vaillant Eco Tec Combi Boiler
In the world of heating and plumbing, Vaillant Eco Tec combi boilers have gained a reputation for reliability and efficiency. However, like any heating system, even the most durable boilers can experience wear and tear over time. In a recent video...
Top 3 Must Know Plumbing Tips
Stopcock - Used to turn off water to your whole property (in case of an emergency or maintenance) This is usually found under your kitchen sink. Turn clockwise to close and anti clockwise to open. Isolation Valve - Used to turn off water to a...
Radiator Not Working? Here are a few tips!
Here are a few quick tips to get your radiator working: Check Your Boiler The boiler warms up your radiators and provides you hot water; so if this is not working nothing else will help. Check to see if you have hot water or if you have any error...
How To Increase The Life Span Of Your Boiler?
A typical condensing combination boiler will last you approximately 8 - 12 years but here a few ways of increasing the lifespan of your boiler. Magnetic Filter Its always a good idea to have a magnetic filter installed as it stops the sludge from...
Heating Heating Controls : Thermostat
Whats a Thermostat? A thermostat switches the heating on and off. It senses the air temperature, switches on when temperature is below the thermostat setting and switches off when it has reached the set temperature. How To Set a Thermostat? Find...
Plumbing Isolation Valves – What You Need To Know!
Isolation valves (Ballofix) are used to cut off the water supply to a water source. This includes washing machines, dishwashers, taps, baths, toilets etc + only cost around £1 each! They should be installed to every water source as it makes it...
How To Bleed Your Radiators
'Bleeding radiators' is when you let out air that has become trapped inside. Trapped air causes the radiators to have cold spots, reducing the efficiency of them. You can bleed your radiators yourself, and it can vastly improve the efficiency of...
Turning Off Water Mains Supply
It is a good idea to find your Stoptap in your property as soon as possible; in order to shut off the water supply in case of an emergency. You can also stop the water supply to a single appliance or water outlet via an Isolation Valve. The last...
Push Fit Plastic Fittings Explained
Plastic pipe and plastic fittings have been around for quite a while now. Some people do not understand the benefits of using plastic pipes/ fittings. Plastic is easy to work with and jointing can be quick. They can be used to join both copper and...
Boiler Not Working? Try these before calling an engineer
Boiler not working; this is what you should check before calling an engineer. The most common time for a central heating boiler to break down is when we need it most. Finding yourself without heating and/or hot water can be very distressing,...
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