Have you ever received your water bill and ever thought, have I really used that much water!? If your bill doesn’t seem to add up there’s a good chance your home is leaking water somewhere. We’ve compiled the most common areas where water can be lost in the home. Toilets One of the most common places in the home you can get a water leak is from your toilet. When you flush a toilet repeatedly the parts inside can become worn and eventually break. There are several parts of a toilet that can break for example the valve, flush valve, ballcock e.t.c if any break or need to be adjusted from being ..read more

If your central heating breaks down in summer, you might be inconvenienced by not having hot water on tap, but you can probably cope without the heating with the weather being warmer. However, a winter boiler breakdown can be much more difficult to deal with as heating is necessary. If you have elderly people or people with health problems – especially respiratory conditions – in your home, then the cold weather could even be life-threatening. The best thing to do in this situation is to go to another property that is heated, such as a friend or relative’s home, or even a hotel, and to stay th ..read more

As the weather cools, many of us start to think about turning the heating back on. However, if your boiler has been off all summer then it might not be that simple. When a boiler hasn’t been on for a while, it can be faulty or not work at all. We’ve put together a few tips for successfully restarting your boiler after summer. Advice for turning your boiler back on You don’t want to turn your boiler back on after summer to find that it doesn’t work. So, take a note of some of these tips… Start with a boiler service Your boiler should always be serviced at least once a year by a ..read more

Your boiler plays a crucial role in your home and not having a regular service at least once a year can impact its performance, make your home unsafe and cause energy bills to rise. Gas boiler services are regularly overlooked leaving you at risk of damaging your boiler whilst having a harmful impact on the environment. How often should you have your boiler serviced? It is recommended that annual checks on your boiler should be made to make sure that it is running properly, and any issues are identified and resolved early. By regularly servicing your boiler you will ensure that it is working ..read more

When your boiler is not firing up, or your boiler is leaking can be distressing, especially when it’s freezing outside on a cold winter’s day. It is possible to repair your boiler without having to rely on an engineer to come to you. There are certain problems with your boiler that you can fix yourself. Here, you will find some simple and easy boiler repairs that you can do without having to go inside the boiler itself. How to Fix a Boiler Having the ability to fix a boiler can save you from experiencing the dreaded problem of no heating or hot water and can save money by not relying on and w ..read more

Are you looking to replace your boiler? ProTec Boilers are here to assist you. From the 1st of April 2007, a new law was introduced saying that it is a legal requirement that all gas and oil boilers replaced or installed in England and Wales must be condensing boilers. In Scotland, the law required all new boilers to be condensing boilers since 1st April 2005 and 1st April 2007 for replacement gas boilers. All boilers now manufactured are condensing boilers whether they are open vents, sealed systems, or a combi. The options for condensing boilers are many and this can make it difficult to de ..read more

As winter is fast approaching our team at ProTecBoliers thought it would be a good idea to share some tips for preparing your plumbing for the winter months. This will help you prevent burst pipes which can end up costing thousands of pounds to repair not just the damage to the pipe and plumbing system but also all the water damage the leak causes as well.   Winter Plumbing Preparations   Prepare outdoor taps – remove any hoses and ensure that they are drained, it is a good idea to store them in a shed or other dry place, this should be done before the first freeze.   Fix ..read more

A boiler is a vital piece of equipment for any property as it provides two essential things, heating and hot water. This is why it is so important to have an experienced Gas Safe registered engineer deal with your new boiler installation. Installing a new boiler can be quite a difficult task so calling in a professional is essential. This way you can be sure that your boiler has been installed correctly and it is going to work safely and efficiently. Why Should You Have Your Boiler Installed During Summer? There is a lot less demand on your boiler during the summer months, and most people don ..read more

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there that don’t understand the importance of an annual boiler service, and because of this they end up with hefty repair bills when their boiler breaks down! Anyone that has their annual boiler review will already know all of the benefits and just how much money and stress it can save you, but for anyone that still isn’t sure that an annual boiler service is necessary below you will find 6 reason you should have an annual boiler service. 6 Reasons For An Annual Boiler Service Safety – It is alarmingly high the amount of people that end up in A&am ..read more

Boiler cover is a policy you can take out so that your boiler is covered should it ever break down. It gives you that extra piece of mind that if your boiler does break down a qualified Gas Safe Registered engineer will be on hand to diagnose and fix the issues you are having. Boiler cover policy can help out with: Plumbing and drainage repairs Central heating repairs Electrical wiring Boiler Breakdowns Parts and Labour Unlimited call outs How Does Boiler Cover Work? You will be covered for any boiler repairs that you need which also includes labour and parts. Depending on the provider boil ..read more