A boiler service isn’t something that you have to deal with very often, however, it is important to take care of it by having it serviced. When it’s time to service your boiler, you need to know how long the process will take and whether or not it will interfere with your regular schedule. A … Read more
Clogged outside drains are more common than you might think. If you are struggling with one right now, and it’s causing your entire property to smell, don’t worry, you’re not alone! You can fix this problem quickly, but first, it’s important to understand what happens when your outside drain gets blocked, what causes it to … Read more
Bleeding your radiators is a simple process and only takes a few minutes. Bleeding your radiator is important to eradicate air pockets as they stop hot water circulating around your heating system. This adds strain on your boiler and becomes costly. At Tyne and Wear, we can offer you advice on how to bleed your … Read more
Certain factors will make you question whether or not you should replace your boiler. Are you hearing strange noises? Is your boiler not working as effectively as you hoped? Don’t worry, as we have compiled some questions with answers to help you decide when you need to replace your boiler. At Tyne and Wear Heating, … Read more
Deciding on which boiler to choose from is something you need to think about carefully. There are many options available to suit your home, but which one is best suited for yours? Remember when contemplating this, you need to think about your heating and hot water costs and your current heating system and the dynamics … Read more
Boiler breakdowns can leave you feeling anxious and dejected. At Tyne and Wear, we operate a 24/7 service, so regardless of what time of the day it is, we are here to help. For immediate help contact us on 0191 580 2717 for a quote or via email at info@tyneandwearheating.co.uk. It is unlawful to use … Read more
The importance of Annual Servicing On average a boiler service takes between 30 minutes to an hour. This is a lot quicker and more convenient period than emergency repairs. Annual servicing is important for maintaining the efficiency of your boiler. Potential repairs can be outlined to you before they become an emergency. Not only does … Read more
Gas Safety Week: 13th – 19th September 2021 Being Gas Safe is important all year round. It isn’t always a households top priority, but it should be. Gas Safety Week is coordinated by the Gas Safe Register. It provides a platform for the gas industry to focus all of their communications about gas safety in … Read more
Your boiler is the heart of your home and is responsible for providing you with heating and hot water that help you create a comfortable living environment. Boiler systems and boiler installation costs can be expensive. Therefore, maintaining their health is vital for keeping your utility bills at a minimum. Emergency plumbing repairs can be … Read more
What Size Boiler Do I Need? At Tyne and Wear, we understand that sizing your boiler can be complicated. When working out what size boiler you will need, the first thing to consider is how much heat and hot water you and your family require. This will help you to determine the correct boiler size … Read more
Your boiler is responsible for making your home warm and cosy, as well as fulfilling your hot water needs. Therefore, it is essential your system is installed correctly and has been suited to the heating demands of your home. This will help prevent future breakdowns and costly repairs. Here at Tyne and Wear Heating, our … Read more
Baxi Fault codes can be a mine field. We bring you information that could help you recognise which boiler faults your boiler may display and what they mean. In this blog, we are going to be advising you on Baxi Fault code E119 and what it means. What does it mean? This means that the … Read more
E20 Baxi Code Nothing is perfect but it is worrying when you see a fault code flash up on your boiler. We fit a range of boilers including the Baxi Platinum range. In this blog, we would like to inform you what the E20 baxi fault code means. What does NTC mean? E20 means central … Read more
One of the most common causes of heating failure in freezing weather is a frozen condensate pipe. Last time we had snow we were inundated with calls with the majority of them being the cause of a frozen pipe. Knowing how to unfreeze it means you won’t lose heating when the temperature drops! All condensing … Read more
We all love to see savings on our energy bills. In Winter we use our boilers and hot water more and the energy we save in the summer can be offset against the Winter but this isn’t always the case with the British weather. Here are our 5 top winter energy saving tips Switch to … Read more
Why buy the Hive Thermostat? The award-winning Hive Active Heating lets you control your heating from your smartphone. It also allows you to: Set daily schedules These can be set around your daily routine for hot water and heating Know when you’ve left the heating on The Hive has geolocation, which means it can detect … Read more
Vaillant boilers do not require an additional external hot water cylinder or cold water storage tank, which is a godsend and a great space saver. The boiler provides heat and hot water using the mains water supply and is now the most common boiler in homes across the UK. There are different types of boiler … Read more
Check for draughts The best way to ensure that you save energy is to check for drafts in your home. So much heat is lost through gaps in windows and not having insulation in the loft. Find out where the draughts are coming from (trust me you’ll know when you find it) then get it … Read more
