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What Are Signs Of A Blocked Drain

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What Are Signs Of A Blocked Drain

What are signs of a blocked drain? Find out what you need to check for if you suspect you have a drain blockage on your property.  Hampshire Emergency Plumbing and Heating offer emergency unblocking services for blocked drains in Southampton and Hampshire. Read more to find out if you need professional drainage services. Although it's been said that time is a great healer, when it comes to clogged drains, time will simply...

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Combi Boilers - How They Work

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Combi Boilers - How They Work

If you are planning a new boiler installation, you may ask what are combi boilers. This article looks at combi boilers and how they work. There are three particular different boiler types that all function in various ways; these include:  Combination Boilers  System Boilers  Regular Boilers The combi boiler model is fantastic for delivering fast, hot water from...

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Pros And Cons Of A Combi Boiler

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Pros And Cons Of A Combi Boiler

A combi boiler is a fantastic boiler type that delivers instant hot water and heating. One of the most significant benefits of a combi boiler is that they don't require the extensive storage that comes with cylinders or storage tanks, so they take up less space. Everything your household requires to generate heat and hot water on demand is stored within the boiler. However, we mustn't forget their limitations, such as the fact they sometimes...

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What Happens When A Boiler Is Serviced

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What Happens When A Boiler Is Serviced

Each annual service often starts with a thorough visual examination that assesses whether your boiler model and the gas pipework have been positioned and installed correctly. It is then the role of your local engineer to analyse whether your old or new boiler system is working safely and properly and see whether or not they detect any faults that require repairing. To follow, they will then go a step further, removing the boiler casing to check...

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What Causes A Boiler To Breakdown

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What Causes A Boiler To Breakdown

What causes a boiler to breakdown? Find out how to prevent problems before they become an expensive repair job.  One of the biggest factors in experiencing boiler breakdown tends to be old age. Over the years, corrosion and rust begin to spread and build up, causing your older boilers, their pipes, connections and broken internal components to deteriorate.  Your components experience mechanical and severe thermal stress, resulting...

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Is Power Flushing A Good Idea

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Is Power Flushing A Good Idea

Is power flushing a good idea? Find out how power flushing works and how it can benefit your central heating. Step One: Your gas safe registered engineer will set up their equipment and then will begin flushing the system in all directions, which could take up to 90 minutes, tackling troublesome or hard-to-reach sections until they are immaculate. Then, your engineer will work strictly on your heavily contaminated radiators separately;...

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How Often Should I Power Flush My Central Heating

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How Often Should I Power Flush My Central Heating

How often should I power flush my central heating? We look at the benefits of power flushing and the reasons why you may consider booking a power flush for your heating system. The frequency at which you must power flush your system is determined by the material used to construct your radiators. Other elements to consider are the kind and age of the boiler and the hardness of the water.  Some experts believe that your system should...

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Are New Boilers Really More Efficient

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Are New Boilers Really More Efficient

Are new boilers really more efficient? We look at how efficient old boilers are and why new boilers are more efficient. Modern condensing boilers are labelled as somewhere between 92 to 94%. Whereas boilers that are over 25 years old can have an efficiency percentage as low as 60%, this is also known as a G-rating.  Unfortunately, it is not as simple as just swapping out your old boiler for a new one and reducing your fuel...

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What Temperature Is Too Cold For A House

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What Temperature Is Too Cold For A House

Are you concerned about the temperature of your central heating? We look at what temperature is too cold for a house? Find out more about the ideal heating for your home. There is absolutely no doubt about it; a cold home is bad for your health. If you are struggling to pay the heating bills at the end of the month, so sitting in a damp and cold property, then your health may well suffer for it.  There are various problems and diseases...

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What Is The Most Efficient Heating System

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What Is The Most Efficient Heating System

Are you considering: what is the most efficient heating system? We look at the types of boilers available to help you find the best heating for your home. The way that you heat your property is highly important. It is not only because you need an efficient heating system to keep you warm during the winter months, but a well-chosen system will be energy-efficient, meaning that it will keep your energy bills low consistently. In our modern...

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How To Save Money On Central Heating Costs

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How To Save Money On Central Heating Costs

Are you looking to save money on central heating costs? This article looks at ways you can reduce your heating bills and improve heat efficiency. Heating and hot water account for around 55% of each household's energy bills. This is according to the Energy Saving Trust in April 2020. From April 2022, the average home's energy bill is set to increase by around £693.  This means that every home is set to be paying even more,...

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Who Needs A Pre Purchase Drain Survey

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Who Needs A Pre Purchase Drain Survey

Who needs a pre purchase drain survey?  If you are buying a home or business, you will want to ensure there is no hidden drain problems. Find out who benefits from a pre purchase drain survey. There is a whole host of reasons why drain surveys are a helpful and vital process for homebuyers to undergo when buying a property or household.  The initial reason to have a survey performed is that it will allow you to cover aspects...

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When Should I Fix My Heating System

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When Should I Fix My Heating System

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. Most complaints brought to service providers are in Autumn; this is often because many homes will turn off central heating in the Summer months, leading to a long idle system that...

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How Much Do Emergency Plumbers Cost

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How Much Do Emergency Plumbers Cost

If you require a heating or plumbing expert near you, you may ask: how much do emergency plumbers cost? We look at the cost of emergency plumbing in Hampshire and throughout the UK. There is a range of factors that can contribute to the costs involved with emergency plumbing. Hiring a local plumber who is experienced can go a long way in these situations.  Each cost and plumbing service can change depending on the plumbing company you...

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Should I power flush my central heating

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Should I power flush my central heating

Many homeowners ask the question: should I power flush my central heating? We look at whether power flushing is a good idea and what happens during a power flush. Power flushing is the simple process of pumping water through your central heating system at high speeds and with other cleaning chemicals. Powerflushing is a great way of increasing the efficiency and longevity of your central heating system and can help you pick up on certain...

Posted by:Admin on:2021-07-09 11:31:44 Read More

7 Reasons To Call An Emergency Plumber

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7 Reasons To Call An Emergency Plumber

Do you have a plumbing emergency? Here are the top seven reasons that you might need to call an emergency plumber today. We all need to know when to call an emergency plumber, so the best thing is for us all to understand what an emergency plumbing situation is. A plumbing emergency is a situation where you have found an undefined source. Don't worry; you do not have to be underwater before you qualify as an emergency. If there is...

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When Do I Need a PowerFlush

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When Do I Need a PowerFlush

Are you experiencing problems with your central heating? Do you hear strange noises coming from your boiler? You may be wondering: When do I need a powerflush? We look at how powerflushing works and when you need to arrange for it to be done. A power flush service can be beneficial to the health of your central heating. An engineer will use a specialised machine to pump a chemical throughout your central heating, including your pipes,...

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How do you know if you need a new boiler

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How do you know if you need a new boiler

There is no specific amount of time you need to replace your boiler. If you maintain your boiler well and book regular services, then you shouldn't need a new boiler for a long time. However, if you spot the warning signs associated with a broken down boiler, you should get in touch with a professional, and you will need a new boiler.  Here is a list of the main signs you need to look out for. If you spot any of these signs, you may need...

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What Are Common Heating Problems

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What Are Common Heating Problems

Is your central heating working at its best? We look at the most common heating problems to help you identify any issues. Having hot water but no heating can be annoying, but these are common central heating problems. Under normal circumstances, you would be provided with both hot water and central heating through your boiler.  First, ensure that the thermostat has the correct settings to ensure that the heating is supposed...

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How often do boilers break down

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How often do boilers break down

Have you ever wondered: How often do boilers break down? On this page, you will find a helpful guide to boiler breakdowns and some advice and tips that will help you. Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any other queries or questions, as a member of our professional, friendly and qualified team will always be on hand to help you. At Hampshire Emergency Plumbing and Heating we have all the experience and knowledge needed to give our customers...

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What age should a boiler be replaced

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What age should a boiler be replaced

We understand how annoying and expensive replacing your boiler can be. But what age should a boiler be replaced? Boilers should last a long time; however, they usually come under a warranty of anything between 2 - 10 years. Make sure you check your boiler's warranty, as if you are having problems early on, you may be liable for a free replacement. Having your boiler serviced regularly and keeping on top of the maintenance will prolong...

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Are Combi Boiler A Good Idea

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Are Combi Boiler A Good Idea

Are you ready to replace your older boiler? Or are you wondering if a combi boiler is the right boiler for you? Maybe you just moved into a new home or your existing boiler broke down because it's obsolete or more than 12 years old. If you consider replacing it, combi boilers are the best and most efficient boilers to go for in most cases. They offer heating and water on demand while also saving space. Getting rid of the water tank...

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What Are The Benefits of Combi-Boilers

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What Are The Benefits of Combi-Boilers

Combi-boilers are a popular type of boiler all over the world, especially in Europe and the UK. Combi-boilers instantly heat the water when you turn on a tap or shower. With this type of boiler, they are economical, easy to install and provide an unlimited supply of hot water. However, you may be wondering what the benefits of a combi boiler are? And why should you replace your existing system? A combi boiler is a popular type of boiler...

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Will a combi boiler save me money

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Will a combi boiler save me money

For many people who want to get a new boiler, the first and most common mistake they make is to go online and Google the prices of a new boiler. If you do this the results of the search can mislead you into thinking that you can get a new boiler purchased and installed for around £1,000 or less. The average cost of fully installing a boiler will cost you around £2,300. The typical range is between £1,500 and £4,000. Which is dependant...

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