Advice & Guides

Author: UKHS Plumbing & Heating

Helpful plumbing and heating guides from our Leigh team.

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Boiler care

A new noise from your boiler? Note when it occurs and any visible messages, without trying to reproduce the fault, before seeking qualified advice.

Boiler care

Thinking of moving your boiler? Prepare questions about the new location, access, disruption and related work for a qualified installer to assess.

Plumbing advice

Water marks without an obvious source? Learn what to discuss about assessment methods, access and making good before agreeing investigative work.

Heating advice

Learn what a thermostatic radiator valve does, why its markings vary and which user instructions apply to the valves and controls in your home.

Boiler care

Compare the broad roles of combi and system boilers, then prepare the household and hot-water questions to discuss during a professional survey.

Plumbing advice

A sink or shower draining slowly? Note which outlets are affected and when it happens before discussing the right assessment with UKHS.

Boiler care

New to a property? Gather heating manuals, service records, control details and useful contacts before planning boiler or plumbing appointments.

Boiler care

Heating working but hot water unreliable? Note the affected outlets and system details before asking a qualified engineer about the next step.

Plumbing advice

A tap still dripping when turned off? Note where the water appears and gather the tap details before asking UKHS about repair options.

Heating advice

Understand the different roles of a heating timer and room thermostat, and which product instructions to use for the controls in your home.

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