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CENTRAL HEATINGin and around the Brighton & Hove area
I am your local Gas Safe plumber working in Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas.
Have you ever stopped to think about how much we rely on our central heating? It’s easy to take it for granted—until it stops working! Most homes use a boiler and steel radiators to stay warm, but like any system, they require regular maintenance. Over time, the inside of your radiators can corrode, leading to leaks, pressure loss, and inefficiency. If ignored, these problems can cause your entire system to break down, leaving you without heat or hot water.
One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is assuming that their heating system doesn’t need maintenance. However, much like a car, your central heating requires regular servicing to keep it in good condition. I strongly recommend having it checked by a professional every five years. This allows minor issues to be spotted early before they turn into expensive repairs.
The main culprit behind heating system failure is rust. Water and oxygen together cause steel to corrode—just drop a nail into a glass of water overnight, and you’ll see how quickly rust forms! The same process happens inside your radiators, but on a much larger scale. To prevent corrosion, a special chemical inhibitor is added to your heating system, but this gets diluted over time, especially when you top up your boiler pressure with fresh water. As the inhibitor weakens, rust turns into sludge, which can block your radiators and make your heating far less efficient.
If your heating system is already full of sludge, the only solution is a power flush. This involves using specialist equipment to thoroughly clean out your system and remove any blockages. While this can restore efficiency, it’s a time-consuming and costly process. The best approach is to maintain your heating system before it reaches that stage.
If your radiators aren’t heating properly, or you’re thinking of upgrading to new ones with thermostatic radiator valves, I’m here to help. A well-maintained heating system will keep your home warm and your energy bills low.
I offer a full range of plumbing services such as gas boiler breakdowns, servicing and replacement, along with landlord gas safety checks, landlord certificates (CP12) and a host of other gas and general plumbing services including installing central heating and hot water cylinders.
Here are some of the towns and villages that I cover locally. Brighton BN1. Hove BN3. Portslade BN41. Saltdean BN2. Rottingdean BN2. Woodingdean BN2. Ovingdean BN2. Patcham BN1. Hollingbury BN1. Bevendean BN2. Coldean BN1. Moulsecoomb BN2. Southwick BN42. Shoreham-by-Sea BN43. Falmer BN1. Pyecombe BN45. Peacehaven BN10. Telscombe Cliffs BN10. Newhaven BN9 and Kingston near Lewes BN7
