Why Your Toilet Inlet Valve Stopped Working – and Why Afterglow Plumbing & Heating Are the Go-To Emergency Plumbers in BirminghamIf you’ve ever flushed the toilet only to find it won’t refill or it keeps running, chances are your toilet inlet valve has given up. It’s one of those small, often-overlooked components that can cause big headaches when it fails.As expert plumbers in Birmingham, Afterglow Plumbing & Heating have helped countless customers in Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston, Sol...
The 3 Best‑Selling Boiler Brands in the UK (and why Worcester Bosch wins for most Birmingham homes)If you’re weighing up a new boiler in Birmingham, this guide breaks down the three brands we install and repair most often: Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Ideal. You’ll get real figures for energy performance, quietness, controls (OpenTherm vs eBUS/EMS), price bands, build quality and styling—plus a straight answer on “will a new boiler save me money?” and why a boiler can still beat a heat pump ...
What to do if you have a Leaking skink trap in Birmingham
Burst or Leaking Speedfit / Pushfit Fitting? Emergency Plumbers in Birmingham & SolihullIf a Speedfit fitting or push-fit plastic fitting has just burst off or started leaking in your home, don’t panic — Afterglow Plumbing & Heating is here to help. We’re trusted emergency plumbers in Birmingham and Solihull, providing rapid, professional call-outs to stop leaks before they cause major damage.We cover the whole region, including Birmingham City Centre, Edgbaston, Moseley, Kings Heath,...
When to replace an old inefficient boiler.
Vaillant F75 Fault – What It Means and How to Fix It Fast in BirminghamIf your Vaillant boiler is flashing an F75 fault code, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common issues we see at Afterglow Plumbing and Heating, especially during the colder months in Birmingham’s busy areas like Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Erdington, Harborne, and Handsworth.An F75 fault usually means your boiler’s pump isn’t detecting the right pressure change when starting up. This can be caused by: A faulty pump A bl...
