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From looking it up, it seems that a diverter is a part inside the boiler that needs to be replaced ( the cost varies from (£50 - £100) for the part i think

Spoke to an boiler engineer today. been told the most common fault for this symptom is a heat diverter. Been told it will cost around £150 ( parts and labor to fix)

Hi all, Would appreciate any advice or solutions, before I call out an engineer. I am getting perfect hot water but no heating. The boiler is a Worchester Greenstar i boiler. Thanks in advance

Hi All, I am repainting a rented house and would really appreciate peoples feedback about certain brand of paint that they would recommend or stay clear off. I am looking to repaint my ceilings / skirting white and walls magnolia. It doesn't need to be fancy paint Thanks in Advance

I have a little problem with mice getting into the boiler, they have got in a couple of weeks ago, and chewed through wires, and knocked out the hot water and heating. Got a boiler man to come and fix it and replace the parts Same problem again has arisen, this time they have chew through the...

Thank you so much for your advice, much appreciated!!!! :D

Thanks, if you were doing this for your own property what course of action would you take, and what type of professionals should I be asking for to to this job. Thanks for all you help !!!

I basically getting the work done, and then will have to chase the neighbour for the cost. I thought about asking about a Recirculating extractor, as it seems the simplest, but I was told that for heavy cooking, they are not the best option, and they dont suck out moisture. Is that correct...

My next door neighbors builders, as they were building a loft extension. They asked for permission. I gave it, however it seems that their builders have done a botched job. first with roof (which has been resolved) and now with the kitchen extractor and the outlet for that. There are no gas...

I have attached the pics of the extractor and the chimney stack in the kitchen. There are no other flues in the chimney The stack was lowered in Feb 19th 2013 Thanks for any advice !!!

Hi all, Just had some remedial roofing work done (after a neighbors builder did a chimney stack removal) and found that the chimney stack had been left exposed and that the pipe which was running from the flue pipe (supposed to be an outlet for fumes from the kitchen extractor) was not...

Hi all Quick bit of advice needed I would like the flue pipe (for a kitchen extrator fan) to be straighten on the roof. What should I be asking a roofer to do and how what pieces can the roofer use to make a flue pipe that currently is at a diagnal angle come out through the roof...

Thanks for the advice - does that mean that the chimeny stack part in the loft should be bricked up to the roof supports?

To be honest, I didnt know about the Air Admittance Valve, Please could you tell me whats the difference between the one that has been put on and what you have suggested. I have paid for the survey, but the neighbour has agreed to pay for the survey and remedial work required. There is a...

Thanks for all the replys, I am actually going to get a roofer, not let their builders touch it. I actually had someone come round to have a look yesterday as well. They said they I shouldn't brick up the exposed bit in the loft where the chimney stack has been cut in the loft, because the...