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Gas and Heating Engineers Are Britain’s Most Trusted Tradespeople

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A recent study by HomeServe found that gas and heating engineers are the nation’s most trustworthy tradespeople, with more than one if five UK homeowners choosing them as their tradespeople of choice. The poll concluded with gas and heating engineers coming out in first place, this was followed by electricians, plumbers, painters and decorators, landscape […]

6 Reasons to Get Your Boiler Serviced Annually

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Why Should You Get Your Boiler Serviced? Boiler servicing is something that is often forgotten about or ignored by those who think that problems won’t occur (or at least hope they won’t). The issue with that is if you don’t have your boiler serviced on an annual basis, you could be leaving yourself open to […]

Baxi Highlights the Danger of CO Poisoning

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The Importance of Gas Safety: Protecting Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning A recently carried out survey has released figures which have shown that there has been a 10% rise in suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings in the UK. Baxi, one of the leading UK boiler manufacturers, is championing the importance of gas safety for homes and […]

5 Reasons Plumbers are called out

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What Is A Plumbing Emergency? At Heat-Tec, our team of plumbers and professionals are always getting called out on different jobs for various problems. Not all these are plumbing emergencies and to help see which jobs are most used, we’ve come up with 5 common reasons why plumbers are called out. Plumbing Problems Over the […]

Bathroom & Toilet Adaptations

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Understanding the Need for Adaptations In our daily lives, we often take for granted the ease with which we access essential facilities, such as using a toilet or taking a shower. For thousands of elderly and disabled individuals in the UK, accessing these facilities can pose significant challenges. Simple tasks like using the toilet can […]

Hard and Soft Water Explained

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Many people hear the term hard and soft water and simply don’t understand what it means or what the difference is between them. As a professional plumber, we have compiled a handy list of answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about hard and soft water. What’s the Difference Between Hard and Soft […]

5 Signs your Boiler Isn’t Working Properly

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Sluggish boilers are inefficient. Boilers that are maintained and regularly serviced can improve the efficiency of how your hot water and heating run. Although it’s hard to understand if your boiler is running correctly or how it should be, there are a few key points that should ensure your boiler and central heating system run […]

Emergency Plumbers – Everything You Need To Know

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Plumbing Emergencies – All You Need To Know When water starts to leak, or a pipe bursts in the middle of the night, you need a solution fast. That’s where emergency plumbers come in. These professionals are available 24/7 to handle unexpected plumbing issues that can lead to serious property damage if not addressed immediately. […]

Benefits of a new boiler

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Why Should I Have a New Boiler? Many homes have boilers that have been installed for years. Although they may seem to be working fine and ticking on by, having a new boiler installed could give you access to a range of benefits that your existing boiler simply can’t offer. With the cold weather set […]

Campaign Highlights the Damage Caused by Hard Water

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The Campaign Against Hard Water In Kent, an area notorious for having some of the hardest tap water in the UK, a significant national campaign has been launched by Harvey Water Softeners to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of hard water. The “Stop Scale and Scum” campaign aims to highlight the financial and practical […]