LHS Plumbing & Heating Blog - Tips, Guides & Case Studies

Why pH Matters and Why We Test Every Boiler When it comes to boiler servicing and heating system repairs, water quality is often overlooked. Yet the water circulating around a central heating system has a direct impact on the condition, efficiency and working life of boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, radiators and valves. At LHS Plumbing Services, we believe a boiler service should be more than simply checking the appliance and issuing a certificate. We also look at the condit

At LHS Plumbing Services, we don't just service boilers - we help homeowners get the very best performance from their heating systems. Recently, we carried out a routine annual service in Buckhurst Hill on an Ideal combi boiler. The appliance passed all safety and performance checks, with combustion readings, gas pressures and operational tests confirming it was working correctly. Rather than simply leaving the system as it was, we discussed ways the customer could further im

If you're looking to reduce your heating bills while making your home more comfortable, weather compensation is one of the smartest upgrades you can make. Modern boilers and heat pumps are designed to work efficiently at lower temperatures, and weather compensation ensures they do exactly that. What Is Weather Compensation? Weather compensation is an intelligent heating control system that uses an outdoor temperature sensor fitted on a north facing wall to monitor the weather