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Plumbing and heating guides for Birmingham homes
Practical explanations of the problems we are asked about most, what you can safely check yourself, and when it is time to book someone in.
Resources
Start with the problem you have
Each guide walks through the likely causes in order, from the simple checks to the jobs that need a plumber.
- Radiators
Radiator cold at the top or bottom? What it means and what to do
Where a radiator is cold tells you a lot about why. Cold at the top usually means air, cold at the bottom usually means sludge, and a radiator that stays cold all over points to a valve, the pump or the balance of the system. This guide explains each pattern, the checks you can safely do yourself, and the point where a plumber is needed.
DrainsBlocked drain or sink? What to try first and when to stop
A slow sink and a backed-up manhole need very different answers. This guide shows you how to tell a blockage in one fitting from a problem in the drain itself, the safe things to try first, the common mistakes that make blockages worse, and who is responsible for which pipes around your home.
Gas safetyA landlord's guide to the gas safety check and record
If you let a home in England with gas appliances, the law requires an annual gas safety check and a written record for your tenants. This guide explains what the check involves, the deadlines for copies and records, what happens if an appliance is unsafe, and how responsibility works with letting agents, HMOs and tenants' own appliances.
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