Practical advice

Heating knowledge,
clearly explained.

Useful guidance from 21 years in the trade, written to help Bristol homeowners understand their heating and make informed decisions.

Turn your heating on early: test it before you need it

Why a quick early heating test can reveal boiler, radiator and control problems before the first properly cold morning.

A clear guide to finding the filling loop, restoring the correct cold pressure and knowing when pressure loss needs investigating.

The checks that matter, what should be recorded and when a more detailed strip service may be appropriate.

A practical way to weigh up reliability, repair cost, efficiency and the long term needs of your home.

Small changes in pressure, noise or radiator performance can be useful early clues that something needs checking.

Need practical help?

If your heating is not behaving as it should, send the postcode, appliance details and a brief description of the issue.