Kitchen sink blockages can often be easily avoided by doing a simple bit of maintenance. It doesn’t require any tools or special products. All you need is some vinegar or washing-up liquid and a good quantity of boiling water. Washing-up liquid contains a degreasing agent. That’s what cleans fat, grease or oil from your dirty…
Underfloor heating pros and cons
- Tuesday, 19 March 2019 11:58
- CW Services
Learning about underfloor heating pros and cons will enable you to make better an informed decision. Is it worth the potential benefits? Does it perform as well as other methods of heating your home? Read on and find out. Putting in underfloor heating (especially a wet rather than electric system) can be costly and messy.…
5 tips to prevent blocked drains in the home
- Tuesday, 12 March 2019 16:31
- CW Services
If you would like to prevent blocked drains in your home, we are going to offer you five tips that will help you to do so. The place to begin is knowing why it is that your drains become blocked. Once you know this you can begin figure out ways of keeping them clear. There…
Top tips on buying underfloor heating
- Tuesday, 05 March 2019 12:55
- CW Services
If you are thinking about buying underfloor heating for your home, you will probably have many questions. How much will it cost? How long will it take to install? Is it practical for your home? What type should you go for – electric or hydronic? What sort of flooring can be laid over it? The…
New boiler installation – questions to ask your plumber
- Thursday, 21 February 2019 16:40
- CW Services
A new boiler installation is quite a costly undertaking. Because of that, it’s important to make sure that you have a quality job done, and this refers both to the boiler itself and the people fitting it. So, don’t be tempted to scrimp. By all means, get several quotes to compare, but don’t necessarily go…
Boiler repair tips for peace of mind
- Friday, 15 February 2019 12:41
- CW Services
If you want some boiler repair tips that will help you to prevent incurring boiler breakdowns and costly call-outs, here are five you ought to be aware of. Lagging your water pipes The first of our boiler repair tips is actually nothing to do directly with your boiler; rather it concerns your water pipes –…
Who to call when you need an emergency plumber in London
- Friday, 08 February 2019 00:14
- CW Services
Many Londoners look for an emergency plumber in London when they need a heating repair carrying out quickly. It’s not uncommon – particularly when we are in the throes of winter, as we now are. If you live in South London, the best plumber to call is CW Services Plumbing and Heating. We will be…
Low-cost Nest London thermostat installation
- Sunday, 03 February 2019 12:14
- CW Services
In London, thermostat installation is easy enough to organise. A lot of people actually install their own, themselves. But if you want to take advantage of the latest thermostat technology, you should think about having a Nest thermostat installed, and you’ll get the best results in London by using a professional plumber such CW Services…
Doing a DIY frozen pipe repair
- Monday, 07 January 2019 23:52
- CW Services
Did you know that you can carry out a DIY frozen pipe repair using materials and tools that most households possess? With temperatures having been already recorded in double figures below zero, we here in the UK are well and truly into our winter season. If you’ve already suffered from frozen and burst water pipes…
Lowering heating bills with automated energy devices and good home management
- Saturday, 24 November 2018 15:54
- CW Services
Automated energy devices such as smart thermostats are becoming more popular. According to the manufacturers, they can reduce your heating bills anywhere between 12% and 25%. However, the exact amount of savings you can achieve with these remote devices varies. It does depend on how practical you are with operating the heating in your home…