The nights are drawing in which means only one thing, winter is coming. Last year saw driving rain and freezing temperatures leading to boiler breakdowns and expensive repair costs. It is estimated that having an annual service for your boiler reduces the risk of a breakdown by over 70%. This will then reduce your risk […]
Boiler Breakdown Cover
At BSW we know how annoying a boiler breakdown can be. Leaving you with no heating or hot water unable to keep warm or simply have a relaxing bath. Boiler breakdowns can happen for a number of reasons, from faulty electrical supplies to not having an annual service. Often, it is a simple fix but […]
How to defrost condensate pipes safely
As you can imagine, our Service Department have attended numerous calls recently regarding blocked condensate pipes. The below videos provide help and guidance on how you can defrost these pipes safely yourself. IDEAL BOILERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nx7TMFnH2E&app=desktop WORCESTER BOSCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4YkdgQuVOw&app=desktop
What is pin hole pipe corrosion?
PINHOLE CORROSION IN METAL PIPEWORK Corrosion is a well-known problem that occurs in (metallic) water pipework due to the presence of oxygen. However, basic errors at the setup stages can sometimes lead to an increase in the incidence of corrosion. WHAT IS METAL CORROSION? In metal corrosion, a refined metal reacts with oxygen that is […]
Price v Value
The two are not to be confused. Price is simply the financial cost of what you’re purchasing. Value however, is what you get for that money and its usefulness to you. When comparing a quote, firstly make sure it is like for like, all the same products and all the same parts. You should then […]