Category: Plumbing

Radiator Bleeding: The Essential Component to Prevent Wasting Energy

Radiator Bleeding: The Essential Component to Prevent Wasting Energy

Boilers work by heating cold water inside your radiators. They are unvented, so over time, air will get into the radiators, become trapped, and that prevents the entire radiator from heating. The end result is your boiler is firing energy to every radiator in your home, but not every heater rising to the temperatures you’re […]

When is an Emergency Plumber REALLY Needed? You’ll be Surprised!

When is an Emergency Plumber REALLY Needed? You’ll be Surprised!

When water levels are rising faster than you can drain it, that’s an emergency for most homeowners. Shutting off the water supply should stop water from rising. Emergency averted – if it works. If it doesn’t, then you REALLY need to call an emergency plumber. Edgware Plumbing provides an emergency response within ten miles of […]

Summer Central Heating Tips for a Winter-Ready Boiler

Summer Central Heating Tips for a Winter-Ready Boiler

So many emergency heating and plumbing repairs are preventative. If instruction manuals for boilers were written by plumbers, manufacturers would not be selling as many parts as people go through. The best time to do preventative maintenance on your central heating system is in the summer. Some things are universal to all combi boilers, while […]

3 Ways to Turn off Your Water Supply in a Plumbing Emergency

3 Ways to Turn off Your Water Supply in a Plumbing Emergency

Every home has multiple ways to shut a water leak down before damage becomes extensive. Which method you use depends on the severity of the leak. Most homeowners are aware of their property’s internal stopcock, but few know what to do if that fails. 3 Different Methods to Shut a Water Leak Down Fast The […]