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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...

Why Is My Boiler Making a Gurgling Noise? Causes, Fixes, and When to Call Afterglow Plumbing & HeatingA boiler should run quietly in the background, but if yours has started making a gurgling noise, it’s a sign something isn’t quite right. At Afterglow Plumbing and Heating, we help homeowners across South Birmingham — including Kings Heath, Moseley, Stirchley, Bournville, Selly Oak, Cotteridge, and Northfield — diagnose and repair these noises quickly and safely.We’re not only experienced...