Question 1

What does balancing a central heating system involve?

Accepted Answer

Balancing means adjusting the flow to each radiator so heat is distributed evenly, room by room, instead of the nearest radiators taking most of the heat. We usually balance the system alongside fitting or adjusting TRVs once it has been cleaned.

Question 2

Do you fit smart thermostats or heating controls?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We fit and set up modern heating controls and smart thermostats compatible with your boiler, giving you better room-by-room control and scheduling. It is a straightforward upgrade that helps you manage comfort and running costs more precisely.

Question 3

What should I do if I smell gas in my home?

Accepted Answer

If you smell gas or suspect a leak, you should immediately open doors and windows to ventilate the area, turn off the gas supply at the meter (if safe to do so), avoid using any electrical switches, naked flames, or phones inside the property, leave the property, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 immediately. Once the emergency has been handled, contact us during working hours for any follow-up repair work.

Question 4

How often should I have my boiler serviced?

Accepted Answer

We strongly recommend having your boiler serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Regular servicing ensures your boiler operates safely and efficiently, helps prevent unexpected breakdowns, keeps your manufacturer's warranty valid, and can extend the lifespan of your boiler by several years. An annual service typically takes around 30-45 minutes and includes safety checks, efficiency testing and a visual inspection of key components.

Question 5

What happens during a central heating system check?

Accepted Answer

We assess your radiators, valves, pipework and existing filter to find exactly where heat is being lost before recommending anything. Once we know what the system needs, we give you a fixed quote, so you know the full cost before any work begins.

Question 6

Is a central heating check the same as a boiler service?

Accepted Answer

No. A boiler service covers the boiler itself, while a central heating check looks at radiators, valves, pipework and the existing filter across the whole system. We can assess both together so nothing in the system gets missed.

Question 7

Will a powerflush damage an older system?

Accepted Answer

A powerflush is a standard, well-established maintenance procedure, but on a very old or already fragile system there is a small risk of exposing existing weak points. We always assess your system first and are upfront if we think a gentler approach is more appropriate.

Question 8

Do you maintain central heating for landlords in Facit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We install, repair and maintain central heating systems for landlords as well as homeowners across Facit and Lancashire, with a fixed quote agreed before any work starts so costs are clear for rental properties.

Question 9

Are your prices fixed or do you charge by the hour?

Accepted Answer

Wherever possible we provide a fixed, written quote before work begins, covering installations, servicing and most plumbing jobs, so there are no surprises on the day. This is confirmed after a free survey or an honest phone conversation about the job.

Question 10

Do I always need a new boiler if some rooms stay cold?

Accepted Answer

No. Cold rooms and uneven radiators are often a central heating problem, not a boiler fault, and a powerflush, a new magnetic filter or some balancing is frequently a far cheaper fix. We always recommend the proportionate solution first.

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