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How to bleed a radiator

If a radiator is cold at the top but hot at the bottom it means there’s air in the system...

How to unblock a toilet or sink

When toilets and sinks become blocked, they can stop working and produce nasty smells! These tips on how to unblock...

How to unblock a sink or basin

Blockages in basins and sinks are usually caused by the build-up of waste in the trap, for example, fat, tea...

Blocked drain or toilet

• If a customer has a blockage, it is important to check it out because waste water can back up...

How to thaw a condensate pipe

British Gas recommends that you contact them to arrange a visit if your condensate pipe us frozen however, here they...

How to re-pressurise a boiler

If a customer reports no hot water, it could be due to low boiler pressure. If the boiler display shows...

Smell of gas

The advice below should be used if a customer speaks to you about a smell of gas inside their home....

Faulty gas appliance

Gas is dangerous! If an appliance is not working properly it can give out carbon monoxide fumes. You cannot smell,...

How to replace a kitchen light and starter motor

Safety advice! Make sure that the customer uses a step ladder and follows the instructions to set it up safely....

How to reset a trip switch

If a customer has an older style ‘fuse board’ with rewireable fuses, they should not try to repair or replace...

How to change a bathroom lightbulb

Use this advice to walk a customer through changing their bathroom light bulb. Before they change the bathroom light bulb,...

How to change thermostat batteries

Provide the below advice to customers needing to change their thermostat batteries. The thermostat is what controls the heating and...

Preventing Damp & Mould

  What is condensation? There is always some moisture in the air, even if you cannot see it. You notice...

Boiler fault codes

You can use these common boiler fault codes to help diagnose a boiler issue. *Remember the customer can try to...

How to prepare for a flood

Here’s four things you can do to help stay prepared for when the waters do start to rise: 1. Understand...