Essential Plumbing Tips for your Home: Part 2 Problems with a Dripping Tap A leaking tap is often overlooked as a major plumbing problem. But every drop of water that drips down the drain is costing you money on your water bills. Most dripping tap problems are caused by worn washers, seals or O-rings. To repair a dripping tap you will need to turn off the water supply to the tap. Disassemble your tap and identify which part is causing…
Plumbing Tips on Saving Water in your Home or Business Saving water in your home or business can help you reduce your water bills and energy bills whilst also having a positive effect on the environment. Each household in the UK currently uses an average of 360 litres of water a day. By reducing the amount of water used in your home you can have a direct impact on the energy used to pump, treat and heat the water that…
Bathroom Installations in Small Spaces If you only have a small space available to create your bathroom, wetroom or cloakroom, there are many products which are sold in smaller sizes than the standard model. Hanging storage units and rails from the walls also frees up floor space which gives the illusion of the room being larger than it is. Glass shelves, hooks and towel rails offer additional wall mounted storage. By installing heated towel rails you can benefit further from…
Saniflo Macerating Toilet System Repairs A Saniflo Macerating Toilet System offers the perfect solution for toilet and bathroom installations which are unable to use conventional disposal methods to move waste into the sewage system. Saniflo Macerating pumps move waste into a sealed area where it is broken into a fine slurry that is pumped away. If you experience problems with your Saniflo unit, you will require assistance from a fully trained and experienced plumbing engineer who carries genuine Saniflo parts…
How to Remodel your Bathroom to increase Accessibility for elderly people Accidents and injuries which occur within the bathroom are statistically more common amongst elderly people. It is important to consider accessibility options if you are expecting frequent visits from an older person or if you are inviting an older relative to move into your home. The type of bathroom accessibility options that you will need to install will depend on the mobility level of the person that will be…
What are the signs that your heating needs repair or maintenance? Water heating systems can become less effective over time due to wear and tear. If you have not had your heating system serviced within the last year or more, there is a good chance that your heating can become faulty and you will want to seek the opinion of a professional. Look out for any of the following signs that your water heater is in need of repair: No…
How can an emergency plumber assist me with problems in the kitchen? Finding that your kitchen sink has become blocked up is a common problem which requires the assistance of an emergency plumber. Kitchen sinks often get clogged up with leftover food and waste products from meal preparation. A blocked sink can cause the water in a sink to fill but not escape. This is especially a problem if your kitchen is being used for a dinner party or important…
Biomass Central Heating Systems Biomass heating systems use the energy stored in wood chips, pellets or logs to produce hot water for heating or to heat a single room. Wood fuelled biomass boilers can save your household money on its energy bills compared to electric heating. By replacing a traditional gas or electric boiler by a renewable heating system fuelled by biomass, you could save £70 per year compared to older gas boilers and as much as £880 annually compared…
Which Type of Underfloor Heating is Best For My Home? Underfloor heating systems commonly offer heat from beneath tiled and stone flooring. These systems can also work beneath a carpeted floor as long as the underlay and carpet density does not prevent the heat from rising through it. Underfloor heating is more efficient than a single radiator as it requires a lower temperature to be effective since it is distributed throughout the room. Should I choose electric or water underfloor…
If you have an older boiler and heating system you may ask: Does my central heating system need power flushing? A power flush of your central heating can make your boiler work more efficiently, heating your home for less money.