Boiler Repair Plymouth

Baxi Boiler Engineer Plymouth

April 13, 2012

Baxi Repairs Plymouth

Baxi Breakdown Plymouth

Baxi Boilers

J.Clifton Plumbing & Heating is the premium gas boiler repair engineer in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. We have been on courses run by Baxi at their factory in Warrington to service and carry out repairs on their boilers. This makes us the sensible choice when your Baxi boiler is in need of a repair or service engineer in Plymouth. These boilers are British made and of a very high standard but they are prone to common faults like all boilers and because we no only specialise in repairs and servicing but also carry out the installation of these boilers we fully registered and qualified to help our customers whatever their requirement.
The newest condensing models of Baxi duotec run at over 90% efficency so you ca be assured you will be getting the most from your gas consumption at the peak times of year like winter.
We Are also the Worcester boiler repair engineer in Plymouth to trust. Our service to the people of the local community is second to none. We offer affordable boiler sevicing along with quality work you trust. Call J.Clifton Plumbing & Heating now to find out our rates.

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Worcester Boiler Engineer Plymouth

April 13, 2012

Worcester Boiler Plymouth

Worcester Boiler Engineer Plymouth

Worcester Boilers

Worcester boilers are top of the range gas fired appliances. J. Clifton Plumbing & Heating has been on training courses run by Worcester boilers in Plymouth to fix and service their appliances. As such this makes us the sensible choice should your appliance breakdown or need repair. These boilers, although of a very high quality are prone to common faults and we are fully qualified and experienced to deal with these faults should they arrise on your boiler in Plymouth.
We are the premier gas engineers in Plymouth and we are fully qualified to service and repair all of the Junior, SI and CDi range of Worcester combination boiler.
Worcester boilers come in a full range, from the basic being the 24i junior upto the top of the range 440 cdi. What ever you purchase you can be sure of a top quality product and because of this you will need a top quality installer like J. Clifton Plumbing & Heating. There are certain protocols that need to be followed when installing these boilers and not all boiler engineers in Plymouth do so when fitting them. We know because we are going back to customers houses on a regular basis to remedy these faults.

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Central Heating Engineer?

June 11, 2011

Central Heating Repair

Radiator repair and replacement

Central Heating Engineer

This is most often caused by the very seasonal and sporadic nature of use on a rooms radiator over the all to short British summers, in stark comparison to the nearly almost constant usage in the winter and autumn months, like central heating combi boilers radiators may need to be fully serviced at the end of the summer when they are once again to be switched on, they can be found to have seized up or become sludged or blocked from much under-use.

Once most repairs no long are cost-efficient, it is a good time to have the radiator in your household completely and utterly replaced, especially with the advances in many modern radiators making them more energy and cost efficient as well as much more reliable.

Finding a Quality Boiler Repair Engineer.
If you would rather not undertake removing your central heating radiator by yourself, there are a many number of ways you can get in contact with a local reliable plumber like J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating that will carry out the job for you. There are many number of plumbing companies available to choose from, but if you want a guaranteed top quality service you will be best off calling us.

Always be sure to check the heating engineer has all the many relevant qualifications, like gas safe, and experience to carry out the work safely and effectively. Always allow yourself plenty of time to ring around several good plumbers or boiler repair companies in Plymouth to get the very best quote possible without compromising on quality or service.

Replacing a Central Heating Radiator by Yourself.
Always consult a relevent qualified person before undertaking any work yourself. Like us! We will be only too happy to help.
If carried out correctly, the removal of a central heating radiator can be a very simplistic task. Here is a very basic step by step guide:
All water must first be drained from the heating circuit.
Nearly all of your radiators in Plymouth have two basic valves – one of these valves to let the water into the central heating radiator, and the another to let the water out again. One of these two valves turns the spindle inside to open and shut the pipework valve, called the lock sheild valve. The other valve mostly has a cone like shaped cover in white or grey, that will be very easily removed to reveal its metal spindle beneath, this is called the thermostatic valve.
Now, we must use these valves to shut down the radiator.
To begin you must remove the lockshields head nut, and turn it as far as it will go using a very small adjustable spanner or grips. In doing so, you have closed off the valve. Do the same on the thermostatic valve by turning its handle in a clockwise motion until fully off.
You will notice that in between the two valves and the radiator there will be a lage nut, this is part of the actual radiator itself. These nuts need to be securly undone, with the right hand most nut turned away from yourself, and the nut on the left hand towards yourself to undo it. These nuts can stay on the radiator.
What is always important when undoing these large nuts, and when tightening them again later, is to be very sure that you have a good firm grip on the valve with another adjustable spanner or grips. It is best to use two adequate adjustable spanners for this, one to undo the large nut and the other to hold the valve very firmly in place. Do not allow these copper pipes to bend, as they have a tendency to leak if they do and then will need to be repaired.
The radiator will be very full of liquid, so be very sure that you put some old rags or a bowl you don’t mind getting wet underneath the valves and around the copper pipes base, as there can be alot of leaking water.
You will need some help to undo both of these nuts, and now very gently pull both the valves away from the central heating radiator. Your fore finger and thumb will prove useful at this crucial point to put quickly over the hole made to reduce the liquid spilling out of it. With both the holes blocked it is time to lift up the radiator from its wall bracket. Depending on the type of radiator you have you may need to pull it up and forwards a little to lift it off the wall brackets.
To fit your new radiator, simply follow the reverse of these instructions.
Remember do not undertake any repair or replacement work unless you feel completely comfortable doing so.

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We are the boiler repair company you can trust!

April 29, 2011

Trustworthy repair in Plymouth

Boiler repairs in Plymouth

Repair Engineer Plymouth

Everyone wants to run a very energy efficient combi boiler in Plymouth that provides the greatest comforts of warmth with the least gas fuel consumption. Therefore the foremost decision that you will need to undertake is whether or not to get your gas boiler repaired or should you opt in for a brand new one. The reason is very simple, there is surely no guarantee that your old boiler will not encounter similar troubles again during its lifetime. Also, the newer combi boilers are much more energy efficient which directly translates into reduced monthly gas bills. However, for much smaller repairs, no additional problems should ever happen and you can simply decide to have your gas boiler repaired in Plymouth. For much more major problems, you’ll need to consider a new purchase option of a boiler.

Regular servicing and maintenance of your boiler by a Plumber in Saltash may majorly extend its life time and it may last for a very large amount of time. However, even in spite of taking very good care, it is possible that your combi boiler simply breaks down in winter. You should need to know and understand the hard work of a boiler in order to fully understand what kind of repair in Plymouth may be required for you. You should keep your owner’s servicing manual handy. It describes almost all of the problems that you are going to face when a breakdown occurs. Small and very regularly encountered problems can be very easily sorted out if you have this service manual with you in your home. Then you may be able to diagnose the problem yourself whenever your boiler needs a repair in Plymouth. For example, if the boiler is not producing any or enough heat, you might need to check the power connections to the combi boiler, the water level/pressure inside and check whether the room thermostat is working correctly. Mineral deposits inside the boiler can sometimes also lead to poor heating and hot water performance. Then you should and can simply clean it up.

But please always remember that a gas combi boiler is quite a complicated appliance involving electricity and gas powered componants and all repairs should be carried out by a qualified and registered company. Never try to perform any major repairs of the boiler by yourself. It is against all the gas safety regulations and the law. After all you do not want to live in constant fear and danger of a gas explosion. Neither does wants your close family and friends. There is also the very real possibliity of carbon monoxide poisoning. There are many companies that employ fully qualified engineers, who are able to deal with all the boiler failures and repair needs in a very short time for a reasonable price. Don’t try to be a have a go hero, let them do the job for you. Feel safe and sucure in the capable hands of J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating.

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Boiler repairs Plymouth

April 22, 2011

Boiler repairs Plymouth

Boiler repairs Plymouth

Boiler Repairs Plymouth

Very recently UK newspapers wrote a news article on the death of a newly wed groom and bride on account of a major carbon monoxide leakage in their home. This means that fatalitys are likely to occur when broken boilers are not tackled immediatly. Combi boilers do perform the majorly essential task of providing us with nice hot water and heating but their secure installation, regular service, check, maintenance and repair are the areas which should and cannot be ignored

J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating, the leading gas boiler repairs engineer in Plymouth offer a very widespread service such as combi boiler and central heating repairs. This high quality service offers one off combi boiler and all central heating services without any major contracts or costly call out charges and also there are lots of no fix fees. The repairs service charge quoted by us includes cost of labor as well as boiler parts. There is a guarantee on heating work carried out as well as the boiler parts. With a emergency helpline and Plymouth Gas Safe engineers on call, you can be rest assured of quality work.

J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating boiler service and landlord gas safety checks The leaking of carbon monoxide and its inhalation can cause major human death. It is extremely nessisary to get your combi boiler serviced and repaired to make sure they are all working fine as well as efficiently. Under the J.Clifton boiler service, the engineer will always check whether the appliance is operating at the correct natural gas pressure and will conduct a combustion test for ascertaining whether there are bad, unsafe emissions, check whether the boiler as well as controls are operating safely in Plymouth and also conduct a visual inspection for rust, corrosion and gas leaks.

This very good service is offered at fixed price.
J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating – This boiler servicing is designed to provide the householder in Plympton with a plumber for repairs as well as many options so that the boiler breakdowns and boiler repairs costs are covered. Service includes a combi gas boiler and control repair, replacement of boiler can also be undertaken if nessisary and the boiler cant be repaired. The customers can make call-outs and access the customer helpline. There are nominal charges payable for this service which includes cost of parts. You do have to bear an additional amount for each of the repairs undertaken. You may opt for central heating breakdown repairs as well which includes all checks of the radiators within the central heating system. For this service, you may need to pay a little extra.

Combi maintenance and boiler repairs should be extremely essential and should never be ignored at any point of the timeline. J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating does always acknowledge the major importance of all its customers having safe and secure combi boilers operating in their households. For providing them with additional support and good service, customers can always rely upon J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating Boiler Maintenance and boiler repairs which is always provided through experienced and qualified Local Safe Gas Engineers.

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Combi boiler repair

April 14, 2011

Boiler repairs and repair Plymouth

Combi boiler in Plymouth

Combi Boilers Plymouth

It is a common attitude for a plumber in Plymouth, that it seems needless to service anything in our throw-away society, as some things appear much cheaper to replace than repair. Unfortunately, this rule does not apply to our gas combi boilers.

This is due to a vast number of reasons, a boiler is often run nearly every day in the household, and depending on the workload can wear much faster than many other appliances, simple faults on a gas boiler are nearly always easy and quite inexpensive to fix.

With many faults increasing if ignored and resulting in the need do away with the old and to replace the whole gas boiler at a very large expense and most importantly, an under-maintained or serviced if you will, gas boiler could prove majorly dangerous to you and your close family.

When Should you Service My Gas Boiler?
The peak times of year for many people to develop a major problem with their central heating and combi boiler repairs in Plymouth is at the end of the hot summer months, when people turn on their household gas boilers after many months of inactivity. In these colder months, it is not uncommon for a gas boiler to develop issues with clogged, dirty or seized parts due to much lack of use.

Because of this problem, it is recommended that you schedule a yearly gas boiler service before the end of summer – through the months of March and October are the usually the most quiet for boiler repair engineers. Not only are you much more likely to get a good service and from an gas engineer at a convienent time that suits you more this easy way, it is very possible that you may also receive a heavily discounted rate out of the peak winter months.

How Much should It Cost?
A full service of your boiler will probably cost from £40 for a standard efficiency combi boiler and from £45 for a very high efficiency condensing wall hung boiler, these prices will also vary depending on your local. Plymouth boiler engineers can often charge more than in country areas. Be very sure to ring around as many good local Gas Safe Registered engineers, like J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating, for a quote, with the accurate make and model of household combi boiler, as well as its age and location in your house, to ensure you get the very best deal possible.

Anything Else i should know?
In addition to the usual important boiler service, it is much strongly advised that you install a new carbon monoxide detector in your household in close proximity to the central heating boiler itself. Carbon monoxide kills around 31 people a year in Great Britian, and is taste and smell free, A carbon monoxide detector will provide you with good and safe peace of mind concerning your families safety, and maybe save your life.

In a Conclusion.
Not only is a, yearly, regular, annual gas combi boiler service very essential to always ensure that any major issues developing are quickly discovered and dealt efficiently at much less inconvenience to yourself and your family, it is also essential for good safety, energy efficiency in the home, and ensuring you get the up most out of the life of your combi boiler in plymouth.

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Boiler repair Plymouth

March 11, 2011

Plymouth Boiler Repairs

Boiler Repair Plymouth

Boiler Repair Plymouth

If you or a memeber of your family have taken out boiler insurance for your gas appliance STOP! Consider this before you carry on paying this ridiculously expensive heating insurance in Plymouth. Most companies ask for a monthly amount of at least £30 to be paid to them. Now lets consider what this amount comes to over the period of a year – £360 and over five years £1800! Now this seems a little ridiculous to us as we are currently only charging £1300 for a straight combi swap and that comes with a 5 year manufacturers guarantee. So given this even if you were to change your boiler to a brand new one every 5 years, you would still be better off doing this than taking out insurance! Really what you are paying for is their advertising campains on television that cost many millions of pounds and for their vans that are changed every year to brand new ones and sign written with new livelry what seems to be every few months. We hear on a VERY regular basis of these compaines i.e British Gas coming out to see customers boilers that are in need of repairs in Plymouth and when they arrive they inform them they are unable to carry out the fix because the boiler is too old or they cant get the parts for it anymore, this to us begs the question, why take the money for the insurance if they dont intend to repair the boiler when they come to see it? At this point they usually offer the customer a discount on their already exuberant rates for the installation of another boiler.

As an example, we were called by a customer who had exactly this scenario happen to them. British Gas had said the boiler was beyond repair and quoted her the “discounted” price of £2500 for a replacement. We were requested to provide a quote, which we did and it came in at, supplied and fitted for £1500, for exactly the same boiler in exactly the same position and fitted in exactly the same way! Stop paying the million pound wage packets of ceo’s at British Gas and call a reliable boiler repair engineer in Plymouth.

When one finds out their gas boiler in Plymouth has stopped functioning it can be a very frightening event for even the most technically of minded person the main problem could be just as simple as a seized pump, right up to something even more dangerous, this is why it is always wise to take action as soon as you find your gas combi boiler has stopped functioning.

You should not attempt to carry out boiler repairs Plymouth on your own gas appliance to remedy the problem yourself but as always if at all possible you should turn off the main gas supply to the combi boiler itself. This very short but informative Plymouth guide should teach you what is needed in the event of a boiler repair, as well as the main problems involved in leaving a boiler unrepaired and in a non functioning and possible a dangerous state.

Contact J. Clifton a Reliable Independent Boiler Engineer

There are some things you should consider before phoning an engineer in Plymouth. These are listed below for you information

Main Qualifications – All engineers must also be Gas safe Registered to work on any gas boiler repairs in Plymouth, always make sure you carry out the proper checks on the gas safe website.

Nessisary Experience – You should always try and get a recommendation from a friend or family member about an engineer, or maybe go through an established company like J. Clifton Plumbing and Heating, we specialises in always sending out an experienced boiler repair engineer.
Check Google Reviews – Try and do a little research on your gas engineers using the search engine either at home or at your place of work. This might save you a lot of trouble with unreliable or shody boiler repairs in Plymouth.
Get an idea of price – Always get an idea of price try and make sure you ring a few trusted and qualified engineers to make sure you can get the best price you can. Most engineers carry out repairs on an hourly rate so get an idea of what that is before they attend.

boiler repairs plymouth

Front cover off a worcester combi boiler in Plymouth

This weeks post is about the complicated world of boiler repairs. As mention on my dedicated boiler repair page not all plumbers can fix boilers, in fact most cant. This is primarily because boilers involve not only plumbing components but also electric components like thermistors, pumps, fans and printed circuit boards but to mention a few. Because of this most gas engineer’s don’t know where to start.
They will go to a job and either start changing components at random and hoping for the best or simply advice the customer that they need a new boiler, even when the boiler they have is perfectly fine and simply needs a new part which is properly diagnosed. A boiler change will usually run to £1500 if not more! Most boilers in Plymouth can be repaired for, at the most a few hundred pounds.
Why not let J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating come round to your broken boiler and take a look. Not all combi boilers in Plymouth are economical to fix and some do require replacement. If this is the case we only charge a small fee for taking a look and diagnosing your problem.
I was called to a job a few weeks back by a lady who complained that an engineer, who carries out boiler repairs in Plymouth, had visited her property and told the lady that she needed a new boiler as the old one was unrepairable. She had been recommended to me by her friend. She called me and i popped round to take a look. When i got there i was expecting to find some old boiler hanging of the wall on its last legs but it was nothing of the sort. This was a Worcester Bosch, top of the range condensing boiler barely out of its nappies. Long story short all it needed was a new expansion vessel which cost her supplied and fitted two hundred pounds. To have replaced her boiler with the same model would have cost one thousand seven hundred pounds.
I am faced with situations and stories like this one on a daily basis of so called boiler repair engineers in Plymouth either purposefully ripping people off or simply being incompetent when the attend peoples cries for help to carry out repairs to their boiler.
Don’t let this situation happen to you call J.Clifton Plumbing and Heating. We offer reliable and most of all honest boiler repair services to the people of Plymouth.

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