Noisy pipes are never fun and can be quite alarming if it starts happening suddenly. Here’s some commons causes and solutions to help. Noisy pipes are a common occurrence, especially in older homes. While strange noises coming from your pipes can be irksome, they can also be worrying. Nobody wants to experience plumbing problems, the prospect of which conjures up thoughts of all sorts of nightmare scenarios, from emergency leaks to expensive replacements. Fortunately, noisy pipes are not often cause for concern if dealt with properly. The issue usually lies with simple issues that you can eith ..read more

Combi or conventional… what’s the difference? As busy London plumbers, we’ve heard the question before! And we’re aware that the word “Boiler” can often strike fear and dread for homeowners and tenants, especially if your old boiler breaks and you need emergency boiler repairs. It would be an understatement to say that our boilers play a pivotal part in running our homes. So, when it is time to replace our boiler, deciding which type can be quite complex. For instance, will it be more cost-effective to install and combi boiler? Or should you stick with your conventional boiler because if it’s ..read more

As winter bites, so does condensation and mould in the home, with homeowners and tenants noticing water on their walls and windows during colder months. However, recent data has revealed that some are more likely to experience the issue than others. By analysing recent GOV.UK data, we’ve taken a look at those most likely to live with condensation and mould in the home. We’ve also provided some of our best tips on preventing and reducing the spread of the issue in the home. Contents Who experiences condensation and mould in the home most? How to stop condensation and mould in the home this win ..read more

When we buy food at the supermarket or order it to our table at a restaurant, we often think little of where it has all come from. However, some of our favourite foods are under threat from the ongoing climate crisis, specifically: droughts. July 2021 saw the release of the UK State of Climate Report, on this, the lead author of the study, Mike Kendon, climate scientist, stated: “as it continues to warm we are going to see more and more extreme weather such as heatwaves and floods.” Since 1990, the UK has become 0.9°C hotter and Spring 2020 was the hottest Spring ever recorded. With this in mi ..read more

Feeling fresh and rejuvenated after bathing or showering is a joy many of us look forward to as part of our daily routine. However, as our recent survey discovered, for 1 in 6 people their towel cleaning habits could be negating their personal hygiene. To help understand just how often people should be washing their towels, we’ve taken a look at how often people ‘should’ be washing their bath, hand, beach, kitchen, sport and face towels, whilst surveying over 1,000 UK residents as to their bath towel cleaning habits. Contents: Key Findings Towel washing habits survey How often should you wash ..read more

Vokera are a cheaper boiler brand in comparison to companies like Vaillant and Worcester, which does also tend to mean that they run into a few more problems as a result. For many homeowners they offer a cheaper alternative to other brands, although this does often come with a downside of having to pay for additional repairs, and in more serious cases where a replacement is needed it can require new boiler installation. We’ve put together a troubleshooting guide for Vokera boilers to help you diagnose the problem and also tell you how each one can be solved. In some cases, you will need a Gas ..read more

Ever wondered what’s in your water? Or how your water differs from others? We’ve taken a look into the water quality of counties across England and parts of Wales, specifically, the most hazardous elements and which parts of the nation have higher levels than others. Using government and water company data, we’ve taken a look into 5 of the leading heavy metals and impurities that we drink, eat, bathe in, and clean with from our taps. Key Takeaways: South London and the surrounds of East Surrey and West Kent have the highest average rate of impurities and elements in their water Flintshire and ..read more

A leaking boiler is not something that can be ignored as if left to develop further it could not only cause a lot of damage but become a serious health hazard. When spotted and dealt with quickly by a qualified Gas Safe engineer it will save you a lot of money and stress. There are a number of reasons why a leak may develop in boiler, ranging from poor installation to age deterioration or too much pressure in the system. Whatever the reason for the leak the most important thing is to have it repaired as soon as possible. We’ve put together a guide on how to identify a leak and what you can do ..read more

At Homecure we’ve been providing installation, repairs and boiler servicing for Vaillant boilers for a number years, with our Gas Safe engineers able to deal with any issue you are experiencing. This has enabled us to build up years of knowledge and experience to provide solutions to all kinds of Vaillant boiler problems. In many cases a Vaillant boiler with water pressure problems is a common reason for a breakdown, faulty pumps and gas valves or frozen condensate pipes. Even in situations where an error code is displayed that is not so common we understand how to apply a suitable fix. There ..read more

If you have a Worcester Bosch boiler installed in your home it is a good idea to be aware of some of the common problems they experience. Most, but not all, boiler breakdowns require you to call out an engineer and once you understand some of the typical error codes and faults that may appear, it can save you time and money. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to the most common Worcester boiler problems and fixes to give you more insight. So no matter what issue your boiler has, you can rely on Homecure’s Worcester boiler troubleshooting expertise to get everything back to normal as quic ..read more