Introduction Heat pumps have gained considerable attention in recent years as an alternative to traditional heating systems. They are often touted as energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for maintaining indoor comfort. However, despite their advantages, there are still several limitations that prevent heat pumps from being a viable cost-effective system for many homeowners. In this […]

As homeowners, we rely heavily on our gas boilers to provide warmth and comfort throughout the year. These essential appliances work tirelessly to keep our homes cozy and our hot water flowing. Yet, all too often, we neglect their regular maintenance and servicing. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of annual […]

Hello This is a short update regarding a rebranding for Pavlou Plumbers. Pavlou Plumbers has had a new logo and a new website developed. The new logo has been printed on the company van and is being used on social media. The new website will be going live soon with the new logo. All other […]

Do you know if your cold water main is made of lead? Do you know the effects of lead in the water?  If you live in a building that was built before 1970 then it’s possible that you have a lead water pipe as your cold main supply pipe. Having lead in your drinking water […]

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  I’ve noticed recently there have been some gas safe companies offering ridiculously low prices for their Boiler Service. Apart from causing an un sustainable race for the bottom for the industry this could be a deceitful tactic. One tactic used by companies is to offer a low price on a well needed service or […]

It has come to my attention that there is a plumber who has Italian origins, works in the same area as Pavlou Plumbers and his first name is Pavlou (or similar). This plumber does NOT work for or has any association with Pavlou Plumbers. My first name is Stelios and my parents come from Cyprus.

Pavlou Plumbers will not be taking any calls from 24th December till 5th January.  Please email info@pavlouplumbers.com for any enquiries. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you

Here are some pictures of work completed by Pavlou Plumbers

The D2 pipe is responsible for getting rid of any water should any safety devices that are apart of an unvented hot water cylinder fail. If it’s fitted incorrectly water could escape causing damage. The scenario in the video below is to common in new builds. As this pipe would only ever be used years […]

As key workers we are still safely serving the community following the government guidelines which are listed below:- Keep more than 2 meter away from customers. Wash / sanitise hands or wear new gloves before entering the property.  Avoid payments by cash or chip and pin.  Avoid asking for signatures.  Payments can still be made […]

During a boiler service there are a number of parts that are checked in order to keep the boiler operating safely. This 1st image is of a set of electrodes that are in a Worcester CDi Classic boiler. These electrodes are constantly in the flame when the main burner is on. The electrode on the […]

This time of year, when the weather starts getting colder is when I get more new customers asking for boiler services. A few of these new customers canceled their British Gas or Homeserve or other larger company service contracts mainly because they feel they are not getting value for money. Not because the cost of […]

Here are some videos of what to expect when you get a boiler service from Pavlou Plumbers.       

This is the Intergas Boiler With only 4 moving parts Intergas boilers are innovative and built to last. They are the most efficient boilers and non of their heat exchanges have ever had a mechanical failure. Intergas is a Dutch company with over 50yrs in the industry that have saturated the market in the Netherlands. […]

I can’t remember how many times I’ve been asked why a radiator or two are not working or why a radiator takes longer to heat up than others or why a room is colder than the others, or why a radiator doesn’t get as hot as others. For these scenarios we would make sure the […]

Even though recent temperatures have been around 27 degrees celsius it’s always recommended to switch your heating on for 5 – 10 minutes every couple of weeks to avoid any mechanical parts seizing.  Depending on the type of heating system you have and its condition parts such as the pump and motorised valves can get stuck […]

Its always fun getting a prank call but this one has to be the best one so far.  

As from April 2018 there will be new rules that must be followed when installing a combi boiler in order to comply with new government legislation in the UK. The reason being the current regulations came about a long time ago and there is new technology out now that makes heating your home and hot water […]

If there is one device in your home that will save you the most money on your heating bills it’s your room thermostat. This is the control that will switch off your heating when the room the thermostat is in reaches temperature. The thermostat should be positioned in the room that is used the most […]

With all the changes currently going on the world right now non are as important to me as this. The main change I have to do in my working life is the amount of working hours. As many of you will know the 1st few months of a child’s life is the most precious and this […]

No one wants to feel like they are getting ripped off which is one reason why I’m writing this article. On small jobs where there is no floorboards to lift up or pipes to bury in walls there is no room to manoeuvre on price. However when on a big job a customer asks if […]

I’m pretty certain when you invest your hard earned money into property and the rental market the last thing you would expect is a prison sentence. Neither did Christopher Hobaiter of Harburn, Stockton-on-Tees. His rental property had wall ventilation grills that supplied air to the boiler. These ventilation grills were blocked up for some time. […]

The main purpose for this blog is to save customers money as I am coming across more and more situations where the customer has tried to repair a leaking pipe or pipe fitting and failed.   When you spot a leaking pipe or pipe fitting I can perfectly understand the 1st reaction is to try […]

It is commonly known that your boiler needs regular servicing to make sure it is running efficiently and safely. What is not commonly know is your hot water cylinder may do as well. Unvented hot water cylinders are the hot water system of choice for many new build properties with more than one shower coming […]

Summer is here and people are doing things outside which would benefit from having an outside tap. Whether it’s gardening, cleaning the patio, cleaning the dog an outside tap can be convenient to have. There are number of outside tap packs that are available however I have not seen one that would be regarded as […]

Before talking about weather or not your system needs a flush you need to understand what the ‘sludge’ is. The ‘sludge’ is a form of rust. When you combine different metals, water and oxygen you get rust. There is one particular type of heating system that is more prone to sludge and that is the more […]

It’s very important to get your boiler serviced regularly. The manufacturers state this must be once a year which is a good general rule however if you have a boiler is in a building that is not occupied all year round then you could get away with having the service done less often. However for […]

This customer in Rossett wasn’t happy with his en-suite because it had a shower cubicle with walls on 3 sides which allowed very little light into the shower cubicle. The customer and his wife referred to the shower cubicle as ‘the coffin’ because it was so dark and horrible. No work had been done to […]

I would just like to say a big THANK YOU to all my customers who have taken the time to write a testimonial for Pavlou Plumbers. It really means a lot. Thanks again. The testimonials can be found at www.pavlouplumbers.co.uk/testimonials    

A customer in Hawarden had an old Worcester 280 which was expelling water from the pressure relief valve and the hot water temperature was not constant. Like a car, when a poorly maintained boiler gets to a certain age parts will start to fail one at a time. Its at this point the boiler owner […]

Its been a long time since my last post. The main reason for this is I’ve been busy repairing boilers and heating systems and replacing boilers over these last few weeks. If you have a non – condensing boiler, specially if your boiler was installed before the year 2000 then its likely that the boiler […]

A very happy customer in Ewloe wanted to sell their property however their bathroom and downstairs W/C had seen better days, so they invested in having a new bathroom and downstairs WC installed. A wise move in my opinion. The painting and flooring was arranged by the customer in the pictures below.  

If you are thinking about renovating your property then I would strongly recommend installing underfloor heating because it is much cheaper to run and provides a much better performance. Due to the source of heat coming from the ground, the temperature of the water running through the underfloor heating pipes is much lower than the […]

I supplied and fitted an electric shower in Chester yesterday. The tenant was very happy to have a working shower again.

There are a few different filters on the market that look similar to this: These are relatively cheap and usually means drilling a hole into a stainless steel sink or in through a kitchen work top. Alternatively, if you wanted to spend a bit more money you can get a 3 way kitchen mixer tap which […]

The leading brand is called Insinkerator. Prices range from £99 upwards. The more expensive units can take tougher food waste such as bones.   [youtube height=”” width=””]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is2gy8PMza8[/youtube]

Booster pumps can be used to increase your water pressure for your whole house or just your shower. The 2 main leading brands are SALAMANDER and STUART TURNER. Care must be taken when choosing the right pump for your water system. This link from the Stuart Turner website gives a description on which pump would be suitable to boost your shower. […]

There are 2 leading manufactures in the shower industry, and they are Triton and Mira.   What is a mixer shower [youtube height=”” width=”=”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApnWZU6qmYo[/youtube] Choosing a mixer shower [youtube height=”” width=”=”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8ukWz7e0vI[/youtube]   What is a Thermostatic shower [youtube height=”” width=”=”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYtdq20F-9c[/youtube]   Electric Showers [youtube height=”” width=”=”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjNT6-_I784[/youtube]  

If you want a bath with the taps in the centre to the bath as shown here, then you need Bath Mixer Fixing Kit. Sooner or late the tap will need maintaining, if this fixing kit is not installed the plumber will have no choice other that moving the whole bath out of position which usually means […]

Buying a new radiator When choosing a radiator for a room it is important to make sure the heat output is enough to heat the room. The heat output on each radiator will be shown as BTU. To find out how many BTUs a specific room needs to heat up measure the length, width and […]