Understanding the Differences Between the Baxi 600 & 800 Range, the Mark 2 Models, and the Compact VariantsIf you’ve been fitting Baxi boilers for a while, you’ve probably noticed how their range has changed over the years. The Baxi 600 and 800 series have always been some of the most popular compact boilers on the market — but then came the “Combi 2” and “System 2” versions, followed by the Platinum Compact and Duo-tec Compact models. To make things even more confusing, you’ll also find ...
Google Nest Stops Support: Upgrade Your Heating System with AfterglowGoogle has officially ended support for first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats in the UK and Europe. This means older Nest devices will no longer receive software updates or work fully with the Nest or Google Home apps. While manual control is still possible, the smart features many homeowners rely on will no longer function.This is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your heating system — whether that’s replac...
Baxi E160 Fault on Baxi Boilers Explained | Afterglow Plumbing & Heating BirminghamIf your Baxi boiler has suddenly stopped providing heating or hot water and is showing the E160 fault code, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common errors we see on Baxi 600 and Baxi 800 boilers across Birmingham.Recently, our team carried out a Baxi boiler repair in Edgbaston, Birmingham, where a customer’s Baxi 600 system boiler displayed the E160 error. Here’s how we diagnosed and fixed the issu...
Back Boiler Conversion in Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield – From Quote to Completion | Afterglow Plumbing & HeatingAt Afterglow Plumbing & Heating, we recently completed a full back boiler conversion in Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, transforming an outdated and inefficient heating setup into a modern, energy-efficient system with a Worcester Bosch 8000 35kW combi boiler.This job perfectly showcases the full process we take our customers through — from the initial quotation to registering the...
Emergency Water Leak Repair in Birchfield, BirminghamLast week, Afterglow Plumbing & Heating were called out to a customer in Birchfield, Birmingham after they accidentally nailed through a hidden water pipe while hanging a picture frame in their hallway. What started as a small drip quickly turned into a worrying leak, and they needed help fast.The Call and Initial AssessmentWe received the call around 6:45 pm. The homeowner had noticed water running down the wall shortly after hammering...
Dangerous Flue Found on a Routine Boiler Service in Yardley, BirminghamAt Afterglow Plumbing & Heating, we take gas safety extremely seriously. Our Gas Safe engineers carry out routine boiler services across Birmingham every day, ensuring systems are running efficiently and safely. But sometimes, what appears to be a simple service can uncover a serious and potentially life-threatening fault.During a recent boiler service in Yardley, Birmingham, our engineer discovered a dangerous flue de...
