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Gas Fire Not Working

Feb 27, 2012 | Gas fire repairs, How to's, Tips & Tricks, What are we fixing today?

If has been a lovely summer and winter has finally rolled in but your gas fire not working? -don’t panic. The following steps may help you track down the problem. If a gas fireplace has been off for a while it is possible that air could have gotten in the line so you may need to press the knob in while turning it for an amount of time that would be specified in your manual. If you have lost the manual do a search online as most instructions have been uploaded. (often this is 20 seconds or more) Many knobs are very touchy and need to be turned and released very slowly, this is often the cause, so patiently trying again could solve your problem. Gas fire not working still? Also check to see if ash, cobwebs or dust has clogged up any bits and carefully clean. You may need a small wire brush for this. Gas fire not working still? Check if gas valve is turned on. If the bar-handled valve is aligned with pipe it is on. If it is crossing the pipe, it is turned off. Sometimes something called a thermocouple which is a sensor (usually in the back of a fire) can be knocked back so it can’t sense the fire. Check in your manual to see the correct positioning and adjust if needed. If you have checked all of the above and still have no luck it is likely that a part needs replacing. We can help to diagnose the problem and have many parts available in stock or can order them quickly so...

Which Boiler?

Feb 7, 2012 | Boiler Installation, Tips & Tricks

Help with Choosing Which Boiler is best for you Choosing which boiler for your home can be quite confusing and we recommend before buying one that you check with a Gas Safe Registered Engineer that you have chosen the best type for your needs. Here are the major boiler types to get you acquainted: sealed or unsealed open vent system boilers – uses up loft space for water storage and needs a cupboard in living space also hot water isn’t “on-tap” and is stored so can run out and then you have to wait for it to re-heat back boiler – uses up even more space ( behind chimney,loft and cupboard) and can have quite low water pressure (most people only get this system if they are replacing another back boiler they already have) unvented seal system boilers – you may consider this system for a larger home though you can still run out of hot water and must wait for it to be heated when you use it combination boilers – uses up the least space, hot water is on tap and can be very economical but may not be best for larger homes. Perfect for most London flats Which boiler brand? In a survey by WHICH? which used information from over 3,000 home owners, the top two brands for gas heating were Vaillant and Worcester Bosch. Of the two Vaillant scored best for least amount of breakdowns. We recommend getting the best grade you can afford and to get regular yearly check-ups for good running which will save you money in the long term. Letting us Assist...