Question 1

Can you add a new radiator to my existing system in Whitworth?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can add radiators to extend heating into conservatories, extensions or previously unheated rooms in your Whitworth home. We check first that your boiler and system have the capacity to support the addition properly before fitting it.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

Are you Gas Safe registered?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spencer Jordan Plumbing and Heating is Gas Safe registered, Register No. 640113, which you can verify directly on the Gas Safe Register. We only carry out central heating and gas work within that registration.

Question 4

What types of boiler can you install, combi, system, or conventional?

Accepted Answer

We install all three types: combi boilers (heating water on demand with no separate cylinder), system boilers (working with a hot water cylinder), and conventional heat-only boilers (working with a cylinder and cold water tank). We will recommend the right type for your property during a free survey.

Question 5

What are TRVs and why would I want them?

Accepted Answer

Thermostatic radiator valves let you set an individual temperature for each radiator, so you are not heating rooms you rarely use to the same level as the rest of the house. They are a simple, low-cost way to improve comfort and control running costs.

Question 6

How do I bleed a radiator myself safely?

Accepted Answer

Turn off your heating first, then use a radiator key to slowly open the bleed valve at the top corner until water, not air, flows out steadily, then close it. If you are not confident, or it does not clear the cold spots, get in touch.

Question 7

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 8

What does a banging or kettling boiler noise mean?

Accepted Answer

Banging or kettling noises usually mean sludge or debris has built up around the heat exchanger or in the system, restricting flow. It is often resolved with a powerflush, though we always check the system first before recommending one.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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