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Straight answers to the questions people ask us on the phone every week. No sales pitch, and no pretending a problem is worse than it is.
Boiler problems
Pressure, leaks, fault codes and a boiler that will not fire, and when each one needs an engineer.
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What pressure should my boiler be?
Most combi and system boilers should read between 1 and 1.5 bar when the heating is off and the system is cold. The reading rises …
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Should I repair or replace my boiler?
Repair it if the fault is a single part, the boiler has been serviced, and parts are still available. Replace it when repairs keep…
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No hot water, or the boiler will not fire: what to check first
Check five things first: the thermostat is calling for heat and its batteries are not flat, the timer or programmer is set right, …
Read itBuying a boiler
What a new boiler costs, which type suits your house, and how to compare quotes.
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What does a new boiler cost in Telford?
The price of a new boiler in Telford depends on four things: which boiler, whether you are changing system type, whether the boile…
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Which boiler brand should I pick?
Choose on warranty length and conditions, parts availability, and whether local engineers can service it, not on the badge. The in…
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Combi or system boiler for a Telford semi?
For most three bedroom semis with one bathroom, a combi is the right answer: no tanks, no cylinder, hot water on demand. Go for a …
Read itServicing and gas safety
Boiler servicing, landlord certificates, and what to do if something smells or feels wrong.
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What is actually checked in a boiler service?
A proper service checks the gas pressure and gas rate, takes flue gas combustion readings, inspects the flue and its seals, cleans…
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Landlord gas safety certificates: what Telford landlords have to do
If you let a property in England you must have every gas appliance and flue safety checked every 12 months by a Gas Safe registere…
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How do I check an engineer is really Gas Safe registered?
Ask to see their Gas Safe ID card, then check the licence number on the official register at gassaferegister.co.uk or by calling 0…
Read itPlumbing and bathrooms
Leaks, taps, toilets, water pressure, showers and bathroom costs.
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Burst pipe: the first ten minutes
Turn the water off at the internal stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink, by turning it clockwise. Open the cold taps downstair…
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What does a new bathroom cost, and how long does it take?
The cost of a bathroom is driven by whether the layout moves, how many trades are involved, and what you choose to put in it. Keep…
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