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Safely Defrosting  a Condensate  Pipe

Safely Defrosting a Condensate Pipe

The cold winter months is the time we most rely on our boilers to provide our heating and hot water, however as the temperature falls below zero, the condensate pipe on our boilers can become more susceptible to freezing, causing the boiler to shut down.  In the cold winter months most of us rely on our boiler to heat or homes and give us hot water.  Once the temperature starts falling below zero  if your condensate pipe terminates outside it becomes more vulnera...

Sunrise Plumbing and Heating - Which? Endorsed

Sunrise Plumbing and Heating - Which? Endorsed

Which? Trusted Traders?Which? has been rigorously testing products and services for more than 60 years - and they are now assessing and endorsing local tradesmen and tradeswomen. Like the Which well known Best Buy logo, the Which? Trusted Trader logo is a sign of reputation and trust; helping consumers choose the right trader for them and giving good traders like Sunrise Plumbing and Heating recognition they deserve.How Which? assessed Sunrise Plumbing & HeatingWhich? Trusted Traders is a...

Funny plumbing facts

Funny plumbing facts

Just before I wrote this fun  blog  I received an emergency call out to attend Bromsgrove Police Station, someone broke in and stole all the toilets. Apparently the police officers have nothing to go on……….Hopefully they get better I’m just a bit tired after a busy day rodding a number of blocked sinks…..it was draining…… (I’ll grab my coat)  Fun Plumbing Facts Birmingham born and fellow Aston Villa supporter Ozzy Osbourne was once a plumbing apprentice befo...

Peace of mind whilst on Holiday

With the last few years we have all had to endure everyone is looking forward and planning to get away on well earned holiday.If like me you plan for your trip well in advance you may have already started writing down you list with essentials, passport, travel money, travel insurance, sun cream and of course teabags, but how many of us think about doing a list to protect our homes whilst your or away and to protect you and your family in the property your staying in on your holidays.We all wa...

Sunrise Plumbing and Heating are Trading Standards Approved

Sunrise Plumbing and Heating are Trading Standards Approved

Sunrise Plumbing and Heating are Trading Standards Approved and legally bound by There Customer Charter and Code of Practice. When it comes to picking a plumber or heating engineer the internet is flooded (excuse the pun) with lead generating sites where customers are bombarded with companies such as Checkatrade, Which? Rated People to name a few all charging money for tradesmen to advertise with them, Some of these are ok, some are not so ok for you the customer it’s a minefield...

The importance of genuine parts

The importance of genuine parts

Saving money on boiler repairs vs Safety: At the time of writing this post, times are tough just as we start to see light at the end of the tunnel from Covid we are now all faced with the rise in the cost of living, inflation rising, fuel the highest it’s been in years and with the horrific acts by Russia on the Ukraine to which our prayers go out too, its worrying times not just financially. Everyone is looking at ways of saving money and wit...