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Why Is My Isolation Valve Leaking from the Centre Screw?Expert advice from Afterglow – leading plumbers in BirminghamAn isolation valve is a small but essential part of your plumbing system, allowing you to shut off water to taps, toilets, boilers or appliances. One of the most common issues homeowners face is an isolation valve leaking from the centre screw. Once it starts dripping, it rarely stops without intervention.Why Isolation Valves Leak from the Centre Screw1. Worn Internal Washers o...

Why Is My Toilet Not Flushing?Expert Advice from Afterglow Plumbing & Heating — The Birmingham Plumbing Specialists**A toilet that won’t flush is frustrating, inconvenient, and—if ignored—can quickly turn into a costly repair. As trusted plumbers in Birmingham, Afterglow Plumbing & Heating have repaired thousands of faulty toilets across homes in Solihull, Sheldon, Yardley, Acocks Green, Hall Green, Sutton Coldfield, Northfield and surrounding areas.This guide explains the most common...

Combi Boiler Repair Birmingham | Afterglow Plumbing & HeatingIf you’re searching for reliable combi boiler repair in Birmingham, you’re in the right place. Afterglow Plumbing and Heating provides fast, affordable and expert combi boiler breakdown repairs across Birmingham and all surrounding areas.For general plumbing, heating and installation services please visit our main landing page.Our Gas Safe engineers repair all major combi boiler brands and specialise in diagnosing issues quickly...

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...