Straightforward Plumbing & Heating Advice for Homeowners
Real tips from a Gas Safe engineer at A Tech Installs — simple trade talk.
This blog’s for homeowners and landlords who want to understand their boilers, heating, and plumbing without the faff. We keep it simple, straightforward, and genuinely useful — real advice you can actually use, written by someone who does the job, not just talks about it. You’ll find tips on boiler servicing, heating efficiency, system design, and common plumbing problems — all explained in plain English.
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