A diverter valve is an important part of any heating system. It usually operates out of sight to allow the boiler to provide heat to multiple parts of a property. However, those with an overhead shower bath will have seen how diverter valves work first-hand. Loss of boiler valve functionality can leave someone without central […]
Worcester Bosch has become a household name with an impressive reputation for the high-quality appliances it manufactures. You’ve might even have heard that Worcester Bosch boilers are the best value for money. If you want a reliable system for the long term. However, some people believe that the extra money you pay for a WB […]
A filling loop serves a vital role in boiler systems – repressurising. Although filling and repressurising can be achieved through other means. Boilers can be seriously damaged by loss of pressure or having too much pressure. As such, a filling loop that has lost functionality should be addressed quickly to avoid wider heating issues. In […]
If you aren’t super knowledgeable about boilers (which is understandable as most homeowners won’t be) you might not be fully sure how all the controls for your system work. With all the modern technological advancements in recent years too, it might feel like your central heating and hot water system is complex and difficult to […]
Boilers can break down due to faults in any number of parts. This is the case when it comes to faulty boiler gas valves. When most modern boilers detect a gas valve fault, they’ll enter lock out and display an error code. As such, resolving a gas valve boiler fault is essential to restore heating […]
A heat exchanger transfers energy from one system to another without the need for contact. As water passes through the boiler pipes, the burner creates hot flue gasses which warm the surface of the pipe. Due to the high amount of stress experienced by heat exchangers, they’re commonly made of either aluminium or stainless steel. […]
If you’ve just recently moved into a new property or you’ve never had an issue with your boiler you might not be aware of what type of boiler you actually have. Even if it hasn’t been an issue for you so far, it will be beneficial knowing what boiler system you have for if and […]
With so many technological advancements over the years, there are now a number of different types of boilers from various brands, with their own designs and parts inside them. However, there are a few components that all boilers will have, which we will be exploring in this guide. By understanding the basic boiler parts, it […]
Combi boilers come with a lot of useful benefits for homeowners thanks to their compact design that heats water on demand instead of requiring a storage tank. You might think that this will negate the need to bleed your radiators like you would with a conventional boiler but unfortunately this is not the case. If […]
When a boiler error code pops up and your home is left without hot water, it can seem like the world is falling. While this is a rarity for Vaillant boilers, it’s worth knowing what certain error codes mean and how to resolve them. Some boiler error codes can reveal issues that need heating replacement […]
