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The Great Air Vent Debate: Should Your Boiler's Automatic Air Vent Be Open or Closed? It's a question that puzzles many homeowners and even some seasoned gas engineers: what exactly is the deal with those little caps on your boiler's automatic air vents (AAVs)? Should they be tightly screwed down, or left loose and open? The answer, as with many things in heating, isn't quite as simple as a yes or no – it depends on the type of vent and its purpose in your system. Let's cl...

Say Goodbye to Muddy Paws and Grimy Boots: The Brilliant Benefits of an Outdoor Hot and Cold Tap.Tired of the post-walk battle with a muddy dog in the bathroom? Fed up with scrubbing wellie boots in the kitchen sink, splashing dirty water everywhere? What if there was a simple, elegant solution to keep the mess outside where it belongs? Enter the humble yet heroic outdoor hot and cold mixer tap. This simple addition to your home's exterior can revolutionize your clean-up r...

Don't Risk It! Why Landlords Need Gas Safety Certificates Hey everyone, Andrew Tyler here from Andrew Tyler Gas Services, your local gas engineer in Horsham. Today, I want to talk about something super important for all you landlords out there: Gas Safety Certificates, or CP12s. It's not just a piece of paper, it's about keeping your tenants safe. Gas leaks are no joke, and a proper check-up makes sure everything's running smoothly and safely. The law says you gotta get this do...

As a heating engineer covering Horsham, West Sussex, I've seen my fair share of thermostats. From the ancient, dial-based relics to the latest smart home gadgets, I've fitted them all. But when it comes to landlord-specific solutions – especially for HMOs, student houses, Airbnbs, and holiday caravans – one product that consistently stands out for me is the Time:O:Stat ONE. And I'm not just saying that; I'd confidently give it a solid 9 out of 10.Let me tell you why, from someone who's h...

I just wanted to write a quick review about the Drayton Auto Balancing Thermostatic Radiator Valves. I completed a big job about three months ago, installing them on a system with 18 radiators. Now, in my experience, balancing a heating system can be a real pain, especially with 10 plus radiators. But these Draytons? They really do take the hassle out of it. Installation was smooth, and the automatic balancing? Spot on. No more cold spots, and the client's already see...

Hydrogen-Ready Boilers: Are They Worth It? As a boiler and heating engineer in Horsham, I've been getting a lot of questions about hydrogen-ready boilers lately. The government's pushing for them, but are they really the best option for homeowners? The truth is, while the government is aiming to start blending hydrogen into the gas network in some areas by 2025, a full switch to hydrogen is still a fair way off, likely sometime in the 2030s. By then, your fancy new boiler ...