If you turn on your tap but no water comes out, there may be an airlock in your pipes. You can make a claim on your plumbing and drainage cover to deal with the issue, and an emergency plumber will be with you as quickly as possible so you can. If you would prefer to…
You can avoid a drainage emergency or a leaking roof by cleaning your gutters regularly. You might think this task is more appropriate during the autumn and winter months, but blossom could be clogging your gutters in the middle of spring, and bits of debris can get stuck in them any time of the year.…
Is your radiator full of sludge? Has it been many years since you last cleaned your radiators, or have you never cleaned your radiator at all? This can stop your central heating working as efficiently as it should, or can even prevent it from working completely. You may want to consider having a radiator flush…
Older gas boilers frequently feature pilot lights, which must be constantly lit. If your pilot light keeps going out, then you can reset it quite easily; just follow these simple steps or watch the video below. Is your pilot light out? Turn the thermostat on so that if your boiler was working, it would be…
A pilot light should be a crisp blue colour. As you may remember from your high school chemistry classes and your experiments with Bunsen Burners, a blue flame is the most energy efficient, as it uses a small amount of gas to produce a lot of heat. But if your pilot light is yellow, or…
Sweating pipes are often confused with plumbing leaks, but in reality the ‘sweat’ on a pipe is actually due to condensation. When the pipe itself is considerably colder than the air in the room, then humidity in the air will collect on the pipe, creating moisture. This moisture can drip on the floor and may…
What would you do if your boiler broke down or your pipes started leaking? It can be challenging for people to find a reputable plumber. While we at 247 Home Rescue respond to boiler and home emergency cover claims 24/7, people without boiler breakdown cover could find themselves frantically searching the Yellow Pages and calling…
A gas boiler that is not igniting is as good as useless until it is repaired. Boilers need to ignite if your central heating and hot water taps are to work. However, finding out why a boiler is not working can be a challenge, and you will likely need the help of a Gas Safe…
An important aspect of a 247 Home Rescue plan is that we insist that we control the business, and to this end we, both contractually and legally, operate on a completely discretionary basis. We believe that provides us with more power than we would otherwise have when operating under the strict controls of insurance underwriters.…
Kitchens vie with bathrooms for the unenviable title of the home’s most dangerous location, and it’s not just because of their sharp knives and high temperatures. The combination of water and high-powered electrical appliances makes electrocution a real risk in modern kitchens. To stay safe and avoid electrical fires, keep the following in mind: Wiring…
