5 Types of Plumbing Emergencies Sometimes it’s difficult to know what is considered a plumbing emergency, as opposed to something that can be dealt with in the next couple of days. It may be tempting to persuade yourself that a problem can be dealt with ‘in normal hours’ but in some situations delaying your call …
Bleeding Your Radiator Ensures Efficient Heating As we face a winter of high energy bills, it’s important to know that your heating system is working efficiently on your behalf, because this will lower your usage, and your bills. Knowing how to bleed a radiator allows you to carry out a simple maintenance over the autumn. …
How to Make Your Plumbing More Eco-Friendly It’s been a long, dry summer and many areas of Britain are now experiencing drought conditions for the first time in 40 years. Hosepipe restrictions aren’t in force across Bedfordshire at the moment, but the focus on water shortages has made many people consider how they can save …
Guide to Fixing a Leaking Shower Leaks of any kind need to be nipped in the bud, because – if left – they can cause serious damage to your home. With a leaking shower, it’s not always the case that you need a professional plumber to solve the problem if you catch it early. We …
How to Choose a Shower – 4 Professional Tips The Simply Plumbing team fits a lot of showers in Luton and South Bedfordshire. Many of our customers are looking for a sustainable alternative to their bath – a 5-minute shower uses a third of the water required for a soak. Others are future-planning their home …
Small Bathroom Ideas – 6 Tips to Increase Space & Light Are you sick of having a bathroom that feels more like a cubby hole? It’s a complaint that we hear over and over from our Luton customers. They know space is limited but want us to come up with some ideas for maximising the …
Top 5 DIY Plumbing Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them Easter’s coming up, it’s the first Spring Bank Holiday of the Spring and the start of the DIY season! Just before you roll up your sleeves, though, take a look at the DIY plumbing mistakes the Simply Plumbing team encounter fairly regularly. DIY …
How Does Hard Water Affect Your Plumbing? In Luton we know all about hard water! It’s difficult to build up a lather with soap, and kettles need constant treatment for limescale. It can also aggravate, or even be the cause of dry skin, itchiness, and blocked pores. Bedfordshire has some of the hardest water in …
How to Save Money on Energy Bills The 54% rise in energy bills will impact most households across the UK when it comes into effect on April 1st, 2022. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced measures to lessen the blow, but even after his £350 package is factored in, many people will still find it …
Should You Hire a Bathroom Fitter, or DIY? In the UK households tend to change their bathroom design every 7-10 years. The number one reason given for a change is usually updating a bathroom that’s looking tired. After that it’s because of problems with existing fittings, or because the owners are looking to sell their …
