Category: General

Many people think plumbers are simply Mr. and Mrs. Fix-Its, swooping in to clean up the dirty work when pipes burst, toilets overflow, and septic systems back up. And while we are certainly on hand to help you in your times of struggle, our team at Pratt Plumbing is also experienced and skilled in home…

A plumber is an important service provider whose number that you, as a house owner, would wish to keep in your phone book. A clogged toilet or a sink that refuses to drain can be a major inconvenience in your everyday life. If you don’t have the number of any plumbing contractors in Florida in your phone…

Throughout Florida, there are two types of heating systems found in most homes: the forced-air furnace or the hydronic boiler. Both types of heaters have long histories, going back to times when they both used coal as fuel. In fact, when we started in business back in 1930, we delivered the coal furnaces in buildings…

We’ve been doing boiler maintenance in East York for a long time now. And in that time, we’ve discovered helpful tips that every homeowner should know when it comes to boiler maintenance. After all, your boiler is one of the most useful (and, if not cared for properly, potentially dangerous) systems in your entire household….

Maintaining your boiler can be easy with these simple steps. From pipe insulation to regular boiler services and learning how to repressurize a boiler, try our top tips for boiler maintenance. The dreaded boiler breakdown – it’s the last thing any of us needs. Not only can they be expensive to repair, but dealing with…

Your boiler is the most important part of the central heating system within your home. You should always make sure that your boiler is functioning correctly as it should be. If your boiler is not warming your home as it should be or is constantly requiring repairs it may be time to consider replacing it….

It’s the work of a weekend and it could save you thousands, so why wouldn’t you conceal this unsightly feature if you’re trying to sell your house? It may be the beating heart of our homes, but many of us don’t think twice about our boiler when we come to decorate. READ MORE: 25 simple things you…

The cold is creeping in. It is inevitable. If you don’t want to freeze, follow these tips. Your boiler will work to perfection and you will save money on your energy bills. Keeping nice and warm is a technical issue: if your boiler works properly, you are sure to keep warm. But it is also a…

How does a Power Plant Boiler work? – Water and Steam System. The power plant boiler generates high pressure steam by transferring the heat of Combustion in various heat transfer sections. This part of the article series briefly describes the flow and arrangement of the heat transfer sections in a boiler. In line diagrams help make the…

Boiler maintenance is incredibly important but all too often overlooked by UK homeowners. Boilers are not only costly to repair and replace, but when they are not working efficiently they will be costing you more to run and could even be putting your family’s health in danger. Here are 11 simple boiler maintenance tips every…