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What To Do If You Smell Gas at Home

Gas appliances are efficient, clean, reliable and make for an ideal domestic fuel. You can have gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas ranges, cooktops, ovens, gas clothes dryers, gas fireplaces and gas pool heaters fitted. The only catch is that gas appliances are more expensive initially (but are cheaper in the long run) and that they can be dangerous, if faulty or not fitted properly. So if you’re worried about your gas appliances in the home and fear that you smell gas, A&D have put together a guide on what to do. What does a gas leak smell like A…

Best ways to unblock a Toilet and when to call a Professional

The plunger won’t work, your toilet is still running and now the toilet’s water level is close to overflowing, these are all concerns that we want to tackle quickly. A&D Plumbing understand how frustrating, and sometimes embarrassing, a blocked toilet can be – so if you’re facing these unpleasantries, see if these toilet unblocking methods can help before calling out your local plumber. What you need – unblocking toilet equipment: Rubber gloves Plunger Toilet brush Plumbing snake Newspaper If you think that your toilet is blocked, steer clear from flushing it again. The toilet bowl should be fine with holding the…

Why Does The Water in My Home Taste Bad?

Does the water in your home taste or smell off? Perhaps it tastes stale, or like chlorine, and it’s much stronger smelling in the morning than it is in the evening. If so, you’re not alone – this is a commonly Googled question. There are a smattering of people searching for a definitive answer, but of course, the answer is complex. It could be that there is a low turnover of water and, therefore, the water has been standing too long – you should have a regular flushing scheme. Your chemical-tasting water is likely to be harmless, as chlorine is added…

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The Future of the Plumbing Industry

The evolution of technology is terrifyingly rapid but the surge of smart products and home systems have revolutionised the residential services industry. HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers are installing, maintaining and repairing new devices that didn’t exist many years ago – keeping skilled workers in jobs and creating more for the up and coming generations. Popular plumbing trends 2019 From motion sensor kitchen and bathroom faucets, to hands-free toilet flushers, the role of a plumber is changing. A plumber’s job is much more complex – they must be able to grasp how all of these new systems work and how…

Understanding Central Heating Controls

To ensure you’re using your heating to its utmost potential, it’s important to understand all of your central heating controls. A&D Plumbing Services are here to take you through the different controls and programmes to help you to get the best out of your heating systems. Types of heating controls Time programmers Timers can turn the heating and hot water on or off at a time that suits you – perfect for warming water for hot showers in the morning or warming up the home for when you get back. Having your heating and water on timers is a great way…

Why does my home suffer from condensation?

Condensation can cause misery for homeowners, particularly in winter when doors and windows remain closed and central heating systems are turned up to their maximum levels. We ask Tim Cork, founder of independent window broker You Choose Windows, for his advice on how to prevent condensation in your home. Although windows are usually the place you first notice condensation because glass has the lowest temperature of any of the interior surfaces in the house, faulty windows do not cause condensation. Condensation occurs when humidity in the air encounters cold surfaces such as windows, walls and pipes and turns into water. The…

Sure Ways to Add Value to Your Home

Adding more value to your home can be achieved in a number of ways, with methods varying in size, cost and overall impact. From aesthetic changes to improvements to the inner workings of your home, with a few simple processes, you can add to the value of your home and make it more attractive to buyers. Central Heating Older houses may not come equipped with central heating, so Victorian or Edwardian homes may need to have this feature added. To fit central heating in a three bedroom Victorian or Edwardian home of average size would cost between £3,000 and £4,000. As well…

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OFTEC and The Green Deal Fund Extension

The Green Deal initiative is a scheme backed by the UK Government which is designed to help homeowners and businesses cut down on their emissions and save money on their energy bills. Applicable to any home and business premise in England, Scotland and Wales that is fitted with an electricity meter, the scheme works by giving homeowners and business owners the opportunity to have any efficiency improvements required carried out, but with only a small percentage of the installation costs paid upfront. OFTEC General Director Jeremy Hawksley said: “It’s excellent news that DECC is to extend the scheme but in order…

OFTEC Training Courses

When people work with oil-fired equipment, it is vital to ensure they are properly trained to complete the tasks expected of them. Staff who are unable to recognise signs of danger can present a hazard, not just to themselves but to their colleagues and members of the public. Furthermore, as an oil engineer they should be aware of how to deliver the product appropriately, without causing any wastage. It not correct to assume that an employee’s previous training is sufficient for their role year after year. In the oil-fired industry, as in many others, the equipment and procedures change over time….

LPG – How to Stay Gas Safe

The use of LPG carries with it many rules regarding its safe use and installation, all of which should be adhered to strictly in order to ensure maximum safety. When choosing an installer of your liquefied petroleum gas system, make sure that you get the details of the work recorded in writing, particularly the following: 1. The date of the commencement of work, the length of the process and who will be notifying Local Authority Building Control when necessary. 2. The details of the work, the materials that will be used and the appliances that will be included. 3. Extra inclusions…