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External Circulating Pump Replacement – What to Expect

Find out what to expect during an external circulating pump replacement, including how the work is carried out, how long it usually takes, and what could affect the installation ...more

Heating ,What To Expect

July 27, 2026•3 min read

Combi Boilers vs Heat-Only Boilers: Which One's Right for Your Devon Home?

Choosing the right boiler isn’t just about size or budget — it’s about what suits your home, lifestyle, and layout. At EPM, we install and maintain ...more

Heating

July 24, 2026•3 min read

Dual Fuel Oven Installation – What to Expect

Installing a dual fuel oven requires both a qualified gas engineer and an electrician to ensure the appliance is connected safely, tested correctly and ...more

Electrical ,Heating &What To Expect

July 21, 2026•4 min read

Domestic Boiler Repair – What to Expect

If your boiler has stopped working or isn't performing as it should, we'll aim to identify the cause of the fault and get your heating and hot water back ...more

Heating ,What To Expect

July 08, 2026•4 min read

Domestic Boiler Service – What to Expect

An annual boiler service helps keep your boiler operating safely, efficiently and reliably. Regular servicing allows potential issues to be identified ...more

Heating ,What To Expect

July 06, 2026•4 min read

Domestic Gas Safety Certificate – What to Expect

A Domestic Gas Safety Certificate (often referred to as a CP12 or Gas Safety Record) confirms that your gas appliances have been inspected and found to be ...more

Heating ,What To Expect

July 02, 2026•4 min read

Domestic Boiler Replacement – What to Expect

If your boiler has reached the end of its life, is becoming unreliable or is no longer economical to repair, replacing it can improve reliability, ...more

Heating ,What To Expect

June 23, 2026•3 min read

Domestic Central Heating Repair – What to Expect

Introduction If your central heating isn't working properly, it doesn't always mean your boiler is faulty. Cold radiators, noisy pipework, poor ...more

Heating ,What To Expect

June 11, 2026•3 min read

Common Signs of a Faulty Heating Pump

If your radiators are staying cold — or you’re getting hot water but no heating — your circulation pump could be on the way out. At EPM, we’ve replaced ...more

Heating

June 05, 2026•3 min read

How Often Should You Get a Boiler Service?

A UK Homeowner’s Guide from the EPM Team If you own a boiler — whether it’s gas, oil, or electric — you’ve probably wondered: “ Do I really need to ...more

Heating

May 29, 2026•2 min read

7 Reasons Your Radiators Aren’t Heating Up Properly (And How to Fix Them)

It’s that time of year when you expect your heating to just… work. But if your radiators are warm at the top but cold at the bottom — or worse, not ...more

Plumbing ,Heating

May 29, 2026•3 min read

Domestic Unvented Cylinder Service – What to Expect

An annual unvented cylinder service helps keep your hot water system operating safely and efficiently. Manufacturers recommend that unvented hot water ...more

Heating ,What To Expect

May 13, 2026•3 min read

Why Smart Thermostats Are Worth Considering in the UK

If you've been wondering whether a smart thermostat is really worth it — or just another tech gimmick — you're not alone. We get asked this all the time ...more

Heating

May 01, 2026•3 min read

Do I Need a Heating Engineer or a Plumber?

When your boiler breaks down or the radiators aren’t heating up, who do you call — a plumber or a heating engineer? It’s a question we hear often from ...more

Plumbing ,Heating

April 30, 2026•2 min read

6 Signs Your Heating System Is Due a Service

When was the last time your heating system had a proper service? If you’re like most homeowners across Exeter, Exmouth, and the South Hams, it’s probably ...more

Heating

March 06, 2026•3 min read

How Much Does a Boiler Installation Cost in the UK? (2025 Breakdown)

Let’s face it — if you’re Googling this, it’s probably because your boiler’s either on its last legs… or already given up. The first question we get when ...more

Heating

February 20, 2026•4 min read

Can a Power Cut Damage My Heating System?

Power cuts are never fun — especially if they hit in the middle of winter, just as your heating kicks in. But beyond the cold and inconvenience, many of ...more

Heating

January 12, 2026•3 min read

Is a Heat Pump Right for Your Home? What Exeter Homeowners Need to Know in 2025

We’ve had a lot of conversations lately with homeowners across Exeter and the surrounding areas who are wondering: “Should I be switching to a heat pump?” ...more

Heating

January 12, 2026•4 min read

Signs Your Immersion Heater Is on the Way Out (UK Guide 2025)

Here at EPM, we get our fair share of calls that start like this: “My hot water’s gone cold overnight.” “The cylinder’s warm, but the water isn’t hot.” ...more

Heating

December 24, 2025•3 min read

Why Does My Boiler Keep Losing Pressure?

If you’ve looked at your boiler and noticed the pressure gauge dropping, it can be a little concerning. Many homeowners first realise something isn’t ...more

Heating

December 19, 2025•4 min read

Radiators Not Heating Evenly? Common Causes & Fixes (2025 Guide)

We get calls every single week from homeowners in and around Exeter saying the same thing: “Why is the top of my radiator hot but the bottom cold?” “Why ...more

Heating

November 27, 2025•3 min read

What Is a Magnetic Filter — And Do You Actually Need One?

If you’ve had a new boiler installed in the last few years — or you’re thinking about it — chances are someone’s mentioned a “magnetic filter.” But what ...more

Heating

November 19, 2025•2 min read

Combi vs. System Boilers: Which is Best for Your UK Home?

Choosing a new boiler isn't something most people do every day — and if you're anything like most of our customers here at EPM , you're probably thinking: ...more

Heating

November 14, 2025•4 min read

Property Maintenance Checklist for Landlords (Mid-Year)

Managing one property — let alone a portfolio — can feel like spinning plates. That’s why we always recommend landlords do a mid-year check-in on their ...more

Electrical ,Plumbing Heating &General Maintenance

October 27, 2025•2 min read

When Is a Boiler Beyond Repair?

We all want to get the most life out of our boilers — but there comes a point where repairing it again just doesn’t make sense. At EPM, we’re often called ...more

Heating

September 17, 2025•3 min read

How Often Should You Bleed Your Radiators (and How to Do It Safely)?

Radiators cold at the top? Gurgling noises in the pipes? You might just need to bleed your heating system — and it’s one of the simplest bits of home ...more

Plumbing ,Heating

August 29, 2025•3 min read

How to Tell If Your Radiators Need Power Flushing

Radiators not heating evenly? Cold patches? System slow to warm up? It could be time for a power flush — and the earlier you catch it, the better. At EPM, ...more

Plumbing ,Heating

August 21, 2025•3 min read

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