TRV Pin Stuck: Radiator Cold With a Thermostatic Valve
One radiator cold while the rest are hot, and it has a thermostatic valve? A stuck TRV pin is the usual culprit. How to test for it, free it gently and stop it happening again.
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Cylinder Thermostat Setting: The Right Temperature for Stored Water
Most homes with a hot water tank should set the cylinder thermostat to 60 degrees. Here is where to find it, how to check the water is really that hot, and how to manage scalding risk and running costs.
S Plan vs Y Plan Heating Systems: How to Tell Which You Have
S plan and Y plan are the two common ways of controlling heating and hot water with a system or regular boiler. Here is how to tell which you have, what usually goes wrong with each and when to upgrade.
Heating Dead After a Power Cut or Storm? Getting It Back On
When the power comes back but the heating does not, the cause is usually a tripped switch, a lost timer setting or a boiler in lockout. Work through these safe checks before booking a call-out.
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