Hello, my name is Paul Hooper and I'm a qualified heating engineer. I work in and around Bristol from my base at Westbury-on-Trym, where I specialize in boiler repairs and boiler servicing. I carry out boiler installations upon request. I'm a Worcester Approved installer, which means I can offer extended warranties on Worcester Boilers - however my extensive experience means I am happy working with all boiler makes and models. A few years ago I invented "Scale Attack", which is a water conditioning device that prevents lime scale build-up in home appliances and helps save you money on your bills.
Boilers work hard in our households. They heat our water and our radiators every day and we never really stop to think about the wear and tear they take on as part of the process. As a Gas Safe registered engineer I am qualified to complete boiler servicing safely and competently which means that I will carry out a number of checks and inspections. The majority of the inspection relates to checking for any leaks, while the rest will be spent ensuring your boiler is working efficiently. The service should take between 45 minutes and an hour but no two boilers are identical, so depending on the current state of the boiler, servicing and inspection can take longer.
In spite of the variety of boiler makes and types available, boiler repair is something that generally comes down to 3 simple steps. These are: isolating the problem, finding the best solution to the problem and then carrying out the replacement or repair work needed to solve the problem. Boilers, whatever their design will always be subject to wear and tear, and very cold winters like we've had in the last few years can put additional strain on your pipes and heating system, so regular maintenance is essential for all gas appliances and systems, and all gas installations and appliances should be serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer at least once a year.
If you need a new boiler, as an independent and local boiler specialist, I can help you choose the right boiler for you and install it quickly, simply and very cost effectively. In fact, I recently beat a British Gas quotation for a replacement condensing boiler by over 1,000! Boilers are at the heart of your central heating system so it's important to keep your boiler in as healthy a condition as possible to ensure the smooth running of your central heating. Combination boilers, or combi boilers, are the most popular kind of boiler in the UK and provide you with heat and hot water without tanks or cylinders.
If you are experiencing any of the above problems, then your system probably needs Power Flushing. Power Flushing is a procedure where central heating systems are pumped with high velocity water to rid them of the scale and sludge that collect inside through use over time. The water pressure is kept low to ensure that no physical damage is caused to your heating system in the process. Power flushing is a very effective way of deep cleaning your central heating system. It can improve heating system performance by optimising the output of radiators and promoting energy efficiency.
