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How Often Should You Service Your Boiler? Understanding Boiler Servicing Frequency
Keeping your boiler in good shape is essential for a warm, safe, and efficient home. But how often should you service your boiler? It’s a question many homeowners and landlords ask, especially when they want to avoid unexpected breakdowns or costly repairs. In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about boiler servicing frequency, why it matters, and how to keep your heating system running smoothly all year round. Why Boiler Servicing Frequency Matters

West Street Plumbers
Jul 134 min read


Could This Heatwave Be Damaging Your Plumbing? 7 Things Every Homeowner Should Check When temperatures soar
Water Water Everywhere....except in a heatwave! When temperatures soar, most of us worry about keeping ourselves cool. The plumbing, meanwhile, is quietly getting on with its job... until it isn't. Hot weather puts extra pressure on your home's plumbing system. Increased water use, changing ground conditions and expanding pipework can all contribute to problems that often go unnoticed until they become expensive. The good news? A few simple checks can help you spot potential

West Street Plumbers
Jul 113 min read


How To Keep Your Boiler Going For Longer
With concerns over spiralling bills the last thing you need is an unexpected boiler breakdown and repair, so how do you extend the life...

West Street Plumbers
Oct 3, 20221 min read


POWERFLUSH, WHY DO I NEED ONE?
What is a POWERFLUSH? Simply put a POWERFLUSH pushes water and chemicals through your heating system and pipes to clean sludge, rust and...

West Street Plumbers
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Advise For Landlords - Gas Appliances.
What are your landlord responsibilities for gas safety? 1. Gas Safety Checks 2. Gas Safety Records 3. Maintenance The Gas Safety...

West Street Plumbers
Jul 15, 20214 min read


How Often Should I Get My Boiler Serviced?
WHY SHOULD I SERVICE MY BOILER? Boiler servicing should be done annually to ensure that everything is firing on all cylinders, running...

West Street Plumbers
Jul 1, 20212 min read


HOW DO I CHECK MY PLUMBER IS QUALIFIED?
HOW DO YOU CHECK YOUR PLUMBER OR HEATING ENGINEER IS QUALIFIED? The most important thing to remember is to check that your gas engineer...

West Street Plumbers
Apr 5, 20211 min read


WHAT SIZE RADIATORS DO I NEED?
Calculating how many radiators you need is really quite simple.

West Street Plumbers
Mar 25, 20211 min read


HOW DO I UNBLOCK MY TOILET?
How to unblock your own toilet

West Street Plumbers
Mar 20, 20211 min read


HOW DO I TURN OFF MY WATER SUPPLY?
Need to turn off your water supply? Here is how.

West Street Plumbers
Mar 20, 20211 min read


SHOULD I RELIGHT MY PILOT LIGHT?
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOUR PILOT LIGHT GOES OUT? Firstly, ensure you turn your gas control valve to ‘off,’ not ‘on’ or ‘pilot’ this will...

West Street Plumbers
Mar 16, 20212 min read


PLUMBING AND HEATING KNOW HOW
WHAT DO I NEED TO BLEED A RADIATOR? You need either a plumber or: A radiator key. A cloth to hold. Old towels to put down. A container to...

West Street Plumbers
Mar 16, 20211 min read


WHY ARE MY RADIATORS NOT HEATING UP PROPERLY?
WHY IS YOUR RADIATOR NOT HEATING UP? If your boiler is working but one or more of your radiators are cold or they are not heating up...

West Street Plumbers
Mar 16, 20212 min read


WHAT DOES THE ERROR CODE ON MY BOILER MEAN?
If your boiler is displaying a fault or error code it can be a worry. With so many different makes and models of boilers available and...

West Street Plumbers
Mar 16, 20212 min read


WHAT SIZE BOILER DO I NEED?
If you want to know how many KW your boiler sould be then you can use this simple calculator as a guide. If you have: · Up to 10 average...

West Street Plumbers
Mar 15, 20211 min read


BOILER NOT FIRING UP?
If your boiler is not coming on then, before you call an engineer, take a look and see if there is anything that you can do yourself....

West Street Plumbers
Mar 13, 20212 min read


WHICH TYPE OF BOILER IS BEST?
Which boiler should your choose? Well, It depends, mainly, of the size of your house. Here are the Pros and Cons of each type of heating...

West Street Plumbers
Feb 16, 20212 min read
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