Hynes Plumbing & Heating Blog

Stepping into the shower only to be hit by a freezing blast of cold water is a miserable way to start your day. When your boiler has no hot water, it quickly disrupts your entire household routine, leaving you unable…..

Low Water Pressure? 5 Easy Ways to Troubleshoot Your Home There is nothing more frustrating than turning on your shower or kitchen faucet only to be met with a weak, sluggish trickle. Standard household tasks like doing the dishes, rinsing…..

Tips to Prevent System Breakdowns Heating system breakdowns often happen at the worst possible time, especially during the colder months when you rely on your boiler the most. While some faults are unavoidable, many common heating issues can be prevented…..

How to Fix Leaking Taps Leaking taps might seem like a small annoyance at first, but over time it can waste a surprising amount of water and gradually increase your bills. That constant dripping can also become frustrating and may…..

What’s causing my heating system to make odd noises? If your heating system has unexpectedly begun to produce unusual sounds, it’s completely normal to feel worried. Although some noises might be harmless, others could signal a deeper issue that needs…..

What Should I Do If My Boiler Shows a Boiler Fault Code? Modern boilers are designed to help diagnose problems quickly by displaying a boiler fault code when something isn’t working…

Low Boiler Pressure? Here’s How to Handle It Low boiler pressure is one of the most common problems homeowners face, and it can cause heating and hot water to stop working properly. Luckily, in many cases it’s simple to identify…..

Boiler Running Out of Gas? Here’s What You Need to Know Nothing is more frustrating than your boiler stopping mid-cycle because it’s run out of gas. Whether it’s the central heating or your hot water, a gas shortage can leave…..

Reliable Guide: How to Bleed a Radiator Bleeding your radiators is a simple yet essential task that can improve the efficiency of your heating system and make your home warmer. Over time, air can get trapped inside radiators, causing cold…..

When Is the Best Time of Year to Service Your Boiler Many homeowners only think about their boiler when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, this often happens at the worst possible time, usually during the colder months when your heating is…..

The dedicated team at Hynes Plumbing & Heating successfully wrapped up another high-efficiency boiler conversion today in Lurgan, moving this home from oil to gas! We’re committed to providing our customers with reliable, long-lasting warmth and total peace of mind.

New Boiler Installation Benefits Winter is the time of year when your heating system works its hardest. If your boiler has been showing signs of age, struggling to heat your home, or costing more to run, now is the ideal…..

Firmus Energy Networks becomes Kinecx Energy There’s a big change happening in Northern Ireland’s energy scene – Firmus Energy Networks has officially rebranded as Kinecx Energy. The new name reflects the company’s fresh focus on helping homes and businesses move…..

Top Tips to Stop Frozen Pipes This Winter Winter can be a beautiful season, but it also brings challenges for homeowners, particularly when it comes to plumbing. Frozen pipes are a common problem in colder months, and if not addressed,…..

Plumbing and Heating Terms Explained Understanding your home’s plumbing and heating system can be confusing if you’re not familiar with the terminology. To make things easier, we’ve broken down some of the most common terms…

Gas Boiler vs Oil Boiler: What’s Best for Belfast Homes? If you live in Belfast, chances are your home is currently heated by an oil boiler. Northern Ireland has long relied on oil as the main heating fuel, but that’s…..

Why Heating Controls Are Essential in Every Home When it comes to keeping your home warm and energy efficient, your heating system does much more than simply switching on and off. The controls you use to manage your boiler and…..