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Will your boiler break this winter? If you’ve made it through winter without your boiler failing, it is reassuring to know that you’ve got through the riskiest months for boiler breakdowns. If your boiler is still working at the end of February, the chances of it needing a costly repair decrease significantly. But why risk your boiler breaking down when a service will ensure it is running smoothly? Read our article in full to find out more… (more…)

Do you have a water leak? here is some advice on how to stop the water flowing and prevent further damage. (more…)

Recently a customer contacted L&W Heating & Plumbing as they were experiencing an issue with the built-in Salus RF room thermostat. The customer, despite having a room thermostat had to turn their boiler off manually in order to switch the heating off. This obviously became an inconvenience and wasn’t cost-effective as the boiler was remaining on indefinitely as the control wasn’t doing its job.

If you have bought a new home, then there are some central heating checks you should make before you move in: Do not rely on a surveyor to do them. (more…)

One of our repeat customers contacted us recently via telephone to report a problem with their boiler, specifically having no hot water.  The customer provided the fault code on the boiler. Upon arrival, the boiler was tested and the engineer found the problem to be a faulty hot water sensor.

One in three couples regularly argues over the temperature in their home. As temperatures are starting to drop, here are some top tips to keep warm this winter and keep heating costs down. (more…)