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Like most appliances that run your home and keep your family comfortable, the boiler plays a very important role, especially during the colder months Boiler Breakdown
21st December 2022

5 boiler maintenance tips to avoid a breakdown

Like most appliances that run your home and keep your family comfortable, the boiler plays a very important role, especially during the colder months

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Without the pump, the circulation of the heat would be a slow process and almost entirely dependent on the water pressure. Boiler Breakdown
21st December 2022

Troubleshooting guide to central heating circulating pump

Without the pump, the circulation of the heat would be a slow process and almost entirely dependent on the water pressure.

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If you have a leaking boiler can it be dangerous? In most cases, it’s not a big problem that could potentially be a danger to your home. Plumbing & Drainage
21st December 2022

How to get rid of damp smell after a leak

If you have a leaking boiler can it be dangerous? In most cases, it’s not a big problem that could potentially be a danger to your home.

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If you do have a condensing boiler it helps to be aware of the implementation regulations, especially if your boiler ever runs into trouble Boiler Breakdown
21st December 2022

Boiler condensate pipe regulations

If you do have a condensing boiler it helps to be aware of the implementation regulations, especially if your boiler ever runs into trouble

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One of the most common noises you will hear coming from your radiator is air. You should bleed the radiators in your home at least once a year Boiler Breakdown
20th October 2022

Why is my radiator making a noise

One of the most common noises you will hear coming from your radiator is air. You should bleed the radiators in your home at least once a year

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Maintaining your central heating system is essential for prolonging its life as long as possible. To keep it working at peak efficiency, it needs drained. Boiler Breakdown
20th October 2022

How to drain a central heating system

Maintaining your central heating system is essential for prolonging its life as long as possible. To keep it working at peak efficiency, it needs drained.

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A one-way diaphragm is used in the toilet syphon that helps to push the water up and down in the syphon tube. After some years of flushing Home Emergency
20th October 2022

How to replace a toilet syphon?

A one-way diaphragm is used in the toilet syphon that helps to push the water up and down in the syphon tube. After some years of flushing

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If the toilet won’t flush in the morning, it will just ruin your day and probably the whole week. The problem will worsen if there is a single toilet. Plumbing & Drainage
20th October 2022

How to fix a toilet that won’t flush?

If the toilet won’t flush in the morning, it will just ruin your day and probably the whole week. The problem will worsen if there is a single toilet.

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Wall dampness usually smells unpleasant, causing health issues in extreme cases. It also affects your paint finish. Painting damp walls and ceiling Home Emergency
20th October 2022

How to Treat Damp Walls before Painting

Wall dampness usually smells unpleasant, causing health issues in extreme cases. It also affects your paint finish. Painting damp walls and ceiling

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If you’re unlucky enough to have a home emergency, like your boiler packing up or rats taking up residence uninvited HE Landlord
20th October 2022

Home Emergency Cover for Landlords

If you’re unlucky enough to have a home emergency, like your boiler packing up or rats taking up residence uninvited

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If you probably have a smelly kitchen sink. Before we do that, we must also know what kind of smell is coming from the sink. Appliance
20th July 2022

How to get rid of kitchen sink smells?

If you probably have a smelly kitchen sink. Before we do that, we must also know what kind of smell is coming from the sink.

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Before we consider whether an electric boiler or gas is the best, let's understand how each boiler works and the pros and cons of each boiler system. Boiler Breakdown
20th July 2022

Electric vs Gas boiler Which is the best?

Before we consider whether an electric boiler or gas is the best, let's understand how each boiler works and the pros and cons of each boiler system.

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