Outside Tap Installation: A Summer Job Worth Doing Properly
Plumbing Services Outside Tap Installation: A Summer Job Worth Doing Properly What a compliant garden tap installation involves, why the double check valve matters, and how to stop yours freezing next winter. By Manchester Gas and Heating Published 16 June 2026 Reading time 7 minutes Watering cans filled at the kitchen sink, a pressure […]
Going Away This Summer? Don’t Forget Your Heating
By the time the suitcase is by the front door, the last thing on most homeowners’ minds is the boiler in the kitchen cupboard. That is exactly when small problems turn into bigger ones — a slow drip that becomes a ceiling stain, a frozen condensate pipe that returns to a freshly thawed lake, a […]
Hot Water but No Heating? What\’s Really Going On With Your Boiler
Your taps run piping hot but the radiators feel cold to the touch — a classic late-spring complaint we hear most weeks at this time of year. It is a sign that your combi boiler is still firing but only doing half of its job. Manchester Gas and Heating, locally based in Salford, sees this […]
Thermal Imaging and Acoustic Gas Leak Detection: Finding Hidden Faults Before Summer
A gas leak that you can smell is easy. You turn off the meter, ring 0800 111 999, and the Gas Emergency Service is at the kerb within an hour. The leaks that worry our Gas Safe engineers are the small ones — the ones too faint to smell, the ones tucked behind a boxed-in […]
Why a Spring Smart Thermostat Installation Pays Off All Year
Most households think about heating controls in October, when the cold weather arrives and the bills jump. By then the engineers are booked solid and the savings on this winter’s gas are already half spent. Spring is the quieter, smarter window — and it is when our Nest Pro accredited engineers fit most of the […]
Central Heating Power Flush: Why Your System Needs Cleaning
Understanding Central Heating System Contamination Over time, central heating systems accumulate deposits that degrade performance. Magnetite, a black iron oxide produced by the corrosion of steel pipework and radiators, circulates through the system and settles in pipes and heat exchangers. This sludgy buildup restricts water flow, forcing the boiler to work harder to push water […]
Gas Safety Certificates: Understanding Landlord Responsibilities
Legal Requirements for Landlords Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances and pipework in rental properties are safe. This obligation is not optional—it is a statutory requirement enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Failure to comply carries serious consequences including prosecution, substantial fines, and civil liability if a tenant […]
Boiler Replacement Guide: When to Upgrade Your Heating System
Signs Your Boiler Needs Replacement Your boiler is one of the most important appliances in your home. When it starts to fail, you need to act quickly to restore comfort and avoid the risk of a cold house in winter. Most boilers last between 10 and 15 years, but age is not the only indicator […]
CP12, CP17 and CP42 Explained: Which Certificate Do You Need?
If you rent out a property, run a shop or café, or even just want to make sure your own home is safe, you’ve probably heard people mention CP12, CP17, or CP42. Most people nod along without really knowing what they mean. The truth is, choosing the wrong one (or not having one at all) […]
Gas Leak Safety Checks: Protecting Homes and Businesses in Manchester
Gas keeps our homes warm and our hot water running, but when something goes wrong, it can become dangerous very quickly. A gas leak is not something to ignore or put off. It can put families, tenants, staff, and customers at real risk. Gas leak safety checks are about spotting problems early, before they turn […]