Expert Advice & News

Gas Boiler Breaking Down? Here's Why Horsham Homeowners Should Call Me.A broken boiler is one of the biggest home emergencies. It's bitterly cold, your house feels like a fridge, and you've got no hot water. Stressful, right? But don't panic! This is where I come in. I'm Andrew Tyler, your friendly neighbourhood boiler repair expert, covering Horsham. I've been fixing boilers for 25 years and I've seen just about every problem in the book. That means I can get your boiler up and run...

Is Your Boiler Making Weird Noises? Here's What They Could Mean.Has your boiler started making some seriously strange noises? Maybe it's a banging, a whistling, or even a gurgling sound. Noises like that can be unsettling, plus they make you wonder if something's wrong. Let's break down some of the most common boiler noises and what they might mean.  Banging or Knocking: This is probably the most common one, and usually, it's a sign that your boiler's expansion vessel needs some att...

Duties of Landlords Regarding Gas Safety (GB) This blog post summarizes Technical Bulletin 055 from the Gas Safe Register, focusing on the responsibilities of landlords in Great Britain (GB) concerning gas safety in tenanted properties. Key responsibilities: * Annual Gas Safety Checks: Landlords must ensure an annual gas safety check is conducted for all gas appliances and flues serving hotel rooms and tenanted properties. A copy of the "Landlord's Gas Safety Record" (LGSR) with th...

Intergas Boiler Update: Important Information for my customers with Intergas boilers, I understand that recent news regarding Intergas boilers might cause some concern for homeowners. However, this blog post aims to clarify the situation and put your mind at ease. The Gas Safe Register issued Safety Alert 035 concerning a potential issue during the installation of certain Intergas boilers. This alert is specifically focused on boilers that haven't been installed yet. Here's a breakd...

Winter's here, and that means it's time to keep your boiler and heating system running smoothly.Here are the top 10 things you can do to keep your boiler and heating working during the cold winter months. 1, check your boiler pressure. It should be between 1 and 1.5 bar. If it's too low, give your boiler a refill. 2, bleed your radiators. If they're cold at the top, there's probably trapped air in there. Bleeding them will help them heat up faster and more evenly. 3, check your...

Combi boilers have come a long way, and there's some really cool new technology packed into the latest models. These aren't your granddad's boilers, that's for sure. Let's dive in. First off, you've probably heard of smart home tech. Well, your boiler's getting in on the action with new combi boilers that you can control right from your phone. You can turn the heating on and off, check your energy usage, and even get alerts if something's wrong, all without being anywhere near your boile...