Becoming a qualified UK domestic gas engineer is not just about passing your training, building a portfolio, completing ACS assessments and getting onto the Gas Safe Register. That is only part of the journey. One of the biggest shocks for new engineers is the cost of tools. When you are training, you often work alongside […]
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Quick summer heating tip from The GHS Group
Why You Should Run Your Heating Briefly During the Summer Most homeowners do not think about their central heating system during the summer. The heating is off, the weather is warmer, and the boiler is mainly being used for hot water. However, leaving your heating system untouched for months can sometimes lead to problems when […]
Read MoreBoiler Service or Boiler Repair? Why a Faulty Boiler Needs Diagnosing First
Common customer issue: “My hot water works sometimes, but sometimes it doesn’t. Can I book a boiler service?” This is a very common call-out we receive at GHS Group. Intermittent hot water is frustrating, especially when the boiler seems to work one minute and then fails the next. However, it is important to understand the […]
Read MorePRV Letting By? Why Your Heating and Hot Water May Stop Working
Why Is My PRV Letting By? How Water Pressure Drops Can Leave You Without Heating and Hot Water When your heating system or hot water cylinder starts losing pressure, it can quickly become more than a minor inconvenience. One common cause is a PRV letting by. This means the pressure relief valve is allowing water […]
Read MoreConfused By UK Radiator Sizes and Types?
UK Radiator Sizes Explained: Why Replacing a Simple 600×600 Radiator Can Be So Confusing Replacing a radiator should be simple. You measure your old radiator, see that it’s 600mm high by 600mm wide, head online or into a merchant… and suddenly you’re faced with names like: Type 11 K1 Double Convector Compact P+ Type 22 […]
Read MoreWhy Does My Hot Water Run Hot and Cold?
If your hot water keeps switching between hot and cold, it can quickly become frustrating — especially when you are trying to shower or wash up. In many UK homes, this is a sign that your boiler or hot water system needs attention. At The GHS Group, we regularly diagnose hot water temperature problems across […]
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