Expert tips

It’s really not a choice - safety and efficiency must always come first when working with gas appliances and systems in your house. Boilers, stoves, and fires are examples of gas equipment that are essential to comfort and warmth in your home, but they can be extremely dangerous if not installed, maintained, or serviced correctly.

This week, we’d like to highlight a customer question that came in, and it is one that we get often so we thought it would be a good idea to include it as a blog post. Laura from Christchurch asked: I’m getting a lot of buildup of limescale on my bathroom and kitchen taps, and starting to get really annoying. When I turn the taps on and off, my hand gets grazed since it has gotten so hard that it almost feels like stone. I would really love to know a natural product you would suggest to assist get rid of it? I would like not to use harsh chemicals. Sincerely Laura

Sadly we see this more often that we’d like – customers calling us because they’ve woken up to a chilly house in the Portsmouth area… but still have hot water from the taps. This may be a common issue many homeowners face, especially as colder weather sets in along the south coast, but luckily, there are thigs that can be done without having to call out a professional. It often comes down to a handful of causes, many of which can be identified — and sometimes even fixed — without too much stress.  We will try and help by exploring some of the main reasons why you might have hot water but no heating, and what steps you can take to get your home warm again.

In addition to keeping Portsmouth homes warm, Plumber Portsmouth Engineers also assists in bathroom renovation. There are some things you need to consider before the installation of a new shower.

Every now and again, some fault codes appear on all types boilers. They’re mainly nothing to worry about, in fact they are there to help you identify what may be wrong with your boiler. If you are unsure about what these codes could mean, we have listed below some Ideal boiler fault codes that will help explain what they may be indicating, and how you can fix them to keep your home warm and safe.

You know the feeling – you turn on your tap and you get greeted by spluttering water—or worse, nothing but silence… In this case you might be dealing with an airlock in your plumbing. Airlocks happen when trapped air prevents water from flowing properly through your pipes. The good news? With a few household tools and a bit of care, you can often fix it yourself.

Portsmouth’s coastal charm and historic architecture make it a lovely place to call home. But whether you're in an older Victorian terrace in Southsea or a modern build near Cosham, common plumbing issues are likely to show up—especially in Hampshire’s hard water conditions and aging pipes.

Here in the UK, when we think of air conditioning (AC) our thoughts may turn to sweltering summer days in tropical or desert climates. But with rising global temperatures and increasingly hot summers in the UK, many homeowners and business owners are now considering: is it worth investing in an air conditioning unit in the UK?

As energy prices rise and the UK moves towards greener living, many homeowners are exploring smarter, more sustainable ways to heat their homes. One increasingly popular option is the air source heat pump (ASHP) – a technology that’s quietly transforming homes across the country, including right here in Portsmouth. If you’re wondering what exactly an air source heat pump is, and whether it’s a good fit for your home, read on.