It came as quite a shock to us that many cylinders from another manufacturer are failing. Alarm bells started ringing when we discovered that the same issue occurs on many cylinders in an 8 storey apartment block in Leeds. Also, the warranty on these fault unvented cylinders expired, therefore excluding themselves from home and contents […]
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Throughout the past 12 months, many projects we completed required a new boiler location. Some were necessary because of the boiler age, efficiency and capabilities. Others were design lead, where renovations on properties included significant heating upgrade work. There are several factors that contribute to the decision for a boiler location, so we thought we’d
Parkstone Yorkshire Response To COVID-19. In line with Government advice during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Heating & Hot Water Industrial Council (HHIC) has issued guidelines for all Plumbing and Heating companies and contractors. Parkstone Yorkshire is part of a responsible community that must provide essential services throughout this difficult time and we will attend our
There are several reasons you need to re-pressurise your central heating system. This blog will help you understand how the system works and why this is a necessary task you need to do after bleeding. The system needs water pressure to work. Water pressure makes the central heating system function effectively and circulate efficiently. We
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The short answer to the question: “Is my boiler on fire?” Probably not. Many people can be alarmed with what a boiler is blowing out of the chimney or flue. So fear not, the boiler is most likely doing what it is supposed to. Unless you smell burning or see flames coming from the flue
Following on from part 1: stored hot water, we examine the other option available: Instantaneous hot water. Why Do We Have Instantaneous Hot Water? In the UK, instantaneous hot water is the most common form of producing hot water in our homes. Some of you may remember the single point water heaters that sat above
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Combi boilers are the answer! Are you mad? If you have had a combi boiler fitted in your house in the last 5 years, chances are it works pretty well. Aside from the cheapest manufacturers and the cheapest installers, your combi boiler will be efficient, effective, and reliable. More and more homes are choosing this
There are two common methods for delivering hot water in domestic properties: Stored hot water (e.g. a cylinder), or instantaneous hot water (e.g. a combi boiler). In this blog, we will take a look at stored Hot Water. Stored Hot Water In a large number of houses built before the 21st Century, the typical stored
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We always want you to get the best from your heating and hot water. So, as a result, we have produced this mini guide to your combi boiler. We plan to write more in-depth articles on all aspects of combi boilers soon. The purpose of this guide is to get a better understand of how
