Boiler Service in Coleshill | Afterglow Plumbing & HeatingLooking for a reliable boiler service in Coleshill? At Afterglow Plumbing & Heating, we provide professional boiler servicing, boiler repairs, and new installations across Coleshill and surrounding areas, helping to keep your home safe, warm, and energy-efficient all year round.We cover Coleshill and nearby towns and villages including Water Orton, Shustoke, Marston Green, Chelmsley Wood, Castle Bromwich, Curdworth, Kingsbury, ...
Why Bigger Radiators and Lower Flow Temperatures Can Transform Your Comfort (and Your Energy Bills)At Afterglow Heating, we spend a lot of time explaining to customers across Birmingham that central heating isn’t just about switching the boiler on and cranking it up. The way your radiators and boiler are set up has a huge impact on both comfort and running costs.One of the most effective changes we’ve made in homes around Selly Oak, Kings Norton and Streetly is simple but powerful: installing...
Flues in Voids: Why Every Boxed-In Boiler Flue Needs a HatchWhen it comes to boiler safety, the flue is just as important as the boiler itself. Yet many homes across Birmingham—whether in Edgbaston, Moseley, Selly Oak, or Harborne—still have flues hidden behind boxing with no access hatch.As experienced gas engineers in Birmingham, Afterglow Heating have seen first-hand how risky this can be. A boxed-in flue with no hatch may hide perished seals, missing brackets, or corrosion—each of which c...
Central Heating Keeps Tripping the Electrics: Causes & FixesFew things are more frustrating than settling in for a warm evening only to find your central heating has switched off — again — after tripping the electrics. If this keeps happening in your home, it’s usually a sign that something’s not quite right with the heating system or your electrical setup.We’re based right here in Sheldon, Birmingham, and we’ve dealt with this issue in homes across the city — from terraced houses on Lady...
Radiators Warming Up When the Hot Tap Is On – Our Experience at Afterglow Plumbing & HeatingAt Afterglow Plumbing & Heating, we’ve been repairing boilers across Birmingham for years, and one of the stranger issues our customers call us about is:“Why do my radiators heat up when I run the hot tap?”It might sound minor, but this is actually a sign of a deeper problem inside your boiler – usually either a faulty diverter valve or a blocked hot water heat exchanger. We see this often in B...
The Importance of Using a Gas Safe Registered Engineer for Boiler Repairs in BirminghamWhen your boiler breaks down, it’s more than just an inconvenience—it can also be a serious safety risk. A poorly repaired boiler could leak carbon monoxide, cause fires, or even lead to explosions.That’s why it’s essential to always use a Gas Safe registered engineer for your boiler repair in Birmingham.👉 Book your trusted boiler repair in Birmingham hereWhy Gas Safe Registration is EssentialThe Gas Safe ...
