Tap will not turn off, what can I do? An emergency plumber in Plymouth explains

What will you do to stop a running tap?

Michael the Emergency Plumber in Plymouth once fixed a tap that would not turn off. As one of the best emergency plumbers in Plymouth, Michael believes when fixing a running tap that will not turn off that the job as to be done correctly and to the best of his ability. Michael has been an emergency plumbing engineer for over 16 years but has never come to a job as fixing a tap that will not stop running like this one before. A customer called one morning at 3am screaming “I need you here now”. The emergency plumber’s Plymouth first thought was; ‘is this woman crazy or is this woman from Plymouth in a real emergency situation’. Like most customer’s who have had water running out of there tap, calling at 3am in the morning are normally very tired, very stressed and worried about the cost of an emergency plumber, especially if you live in Plymouth where the cost of plumbing is up by about 10% more than normal rather than being out in the sticks such as Cornwall and Devon. Continue reading →

My Radiator Not Heating Up What can I do? By Jeff an Emergency Plumber in Coventry

Simple diagram to the reason your radiator not heating

Jeff explains about the emergency plumbing jobs in Coventry, which Jeff has experienced a lot when it comes to a radiator not heating up. Here are customers question and answers by Jeff, one of our emergency plumbers in Coventry.

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Causes and Concerns over Low Water Pressure

A good way to test your water pressure coming out of taps

Low water pressure really is the bane of any homeowner’s existence. Whether it occurs in a single area in the house or at literally every fixture in the house, you’re going to want to fix it at some point. While this won’t be cause for any emergency, it can be indicative of an impending danger waiting to pounce on you when you least expect. If you live in London and you need an emergency plumber, London is, of course, full of plenty of willing and ready pros. But, there are many different causes of low water pressure, and most of them aren’t going to require any urgent repairs. Continue reading →

Are Gas Leaks really a Plumbing Emergency or the Emergency Gas Safe Engineer?

In case of any gas leaks you will need to know where the Gas Meter is stored

There are many different plumbing emergencies that can arise throughout the course of a house’s life including gas leaks. Many of those emergencies are relatively minor in the whole scheme of things. A burst water pipe or a malfunctioning water heater are both things that have simple mitigating factors. If you live in London, then you might need to contact an emergency plumber in London for these things to be adequately fixed. But, some people might not know that plumbers also deal with gas leaks because of the similarities between gas pipes and water pipes. If you’ve got a gas leak, then the danger is amped up substantially more. Continue reading →

Why does the Shower run out of Hot Water? by John London, Plumber

Cool looking shower head by John London

Taking a shower is perhaps one of the few moments of relaxation that we get throughout the day. We all love to get in the shower after having a hard day at work or after coming in from the cold. So, there’s nothing worse than getting in the shower only to have it lose hot water or never really get that hot in the first place. It’s often uncomfortable and doesn’t allow you to enjoy the shower to its fullest. You likely won’t need to invest in the services of an emergency plumber in London, but you will want to make sure that the hot water stays consistent. Below, you’ll find a few ways to do just that. Continue reading →

How much Damage can Leaky Pipes Cause?

Leaky faucets, leaky toilets, and leaky spigots all have their place in the pantheon of plumbing problems. But, you might be surprised by how much a leaky pipe can actually cost you in the long run. You won’t just be losing money in the cost of water with each superfluous drip from the pipe. Indeed, you also might be losing money in terms of damage to the house as a whole. To avoid a call to an emergency plumber, London has plenty of different regular plumbers with regular appointment times that can help you fix your leak and save you money in the long run. Continue reading →

How to Retrieve Lost Items in the Shower Drain by John London

Shower Trap

Of all the locations in the UK, London probably has the most access to a wide variety of goods and services. While there’s no situation in which you would actively want to hire an emergency plumber, London definitely provides plenty of resources to achieve that goal. But, there are some plumbing situations that can, at first, seem dire, but really don’t require any emergency services. Chief among those is losing something down a drain. Obviously, if the item you lost is valuable, you’re going to want to retrieve it fast. But, is it that hard to get it out on your own? Continue reading →

The Inherent Dangers of a Burst Sewage Pipe found by an Emergency Plumber in London.

Burst Sewage Pipe Diagram

One of the most obvious dangers when it comes to plumbing is anything having to do with your sewage line. Many issues involved with plumbing, in general, aren’t going to be quite as serious as a break in a sewage line. If you live in London or really anywhere else, there are plenty of plumbers who will gladly do the dirty work for you. But, things can escalate from needing an emergency plumber in London to needing an Emergency Room in London in no time. It’s important that you take steps to mitigate the damage to your home, but most of all to the health of you and your family. Continue reading →

Why do we get Low Water Pressure in the Shower?

A reliable & cheap to install Shower

 

 

 

 

Everyone has, at one time or another, been greeted with a shower that doesn’t quite produce the amount of pressure they would like. No one likes to take a shower in which the water practically comes dripping out. At the same time, fixing low water pressure in the shower doesn’t really seem like a job for an emergency plumber. It is, after all, something you can live with if you don’t mind the water stream being weak. But, there are a few reasons why you might be experiencing low water pressure in the shower that might be indicative of some impending emergencies that you can’t really see. Continue reading →

How to Get Plumbing to my Fridge

How to get plumbing to your fridge

Getting plumbing over to your refrigerator is often not for the faint of heart. The benefits of having plumbing in your fridge are obvious: automatic ice maker and cool, filtered water. But, just because some refrigerators come equipped with these options doesn’t mean that they will be automatically available. Obviously, calling a plumber might be your first recourse, and, if you live in London, there are going to be plenty of options. If you’re a do-it-yourself kind of person, then there are a few things you’re going to need to know. Otherwise, you might be looking at a hefty bill from an emergency plumber in London. Continue reading →