WoodBurning Stoves

Wood & Multifuel Stoves Dumfries

• Wood Burning Stoves
• Flue and Chimney Cleaning
• Gas Fire Installation Dumfries
• Gas Fire Servicing
• Flue Lining & Twin Wall Flues
• Heat Resistant Stove Glass Replaced
• Replacement Solid Fuel Heating Systems
• Combined Solar & Traditional Water Heating
• Multifuel Stove Installation Dumfries

Discover the cost benefits of using wood and solid bio-mass fuel pellets in place of gas and fuel oil heating systems

Use a multifuel wood and coke burning stove to for part or all of your home heating and offset your reliance on fossil fuels for heat

Stove Installation »

Stove Servicing
New Stoves and Parts Installed

Modern woodburning stoves and flues are designed fo use in smokeless zones: Seasoned wood is used to maximise combustion efficiency and soot particles are greatly reduced by a double burning system

Stove Repairs Dumfries

Old Wood Burner System out of Warranty
If your solid fuel fire & water heating system warranty has lapsed and you'd like an estimate to continue servicing your existing heating system or change to a combi boiler or energy efficient wood-pellet burner simply contact us for a prompt service

Emergency Stove Repairs Dumfries
If you need a heating specialist in the Dumfries area because your solid fuel boiler system is broken and you're without hot water and heating let us know that you need an engineer urgently

New Stove Glass

Broken Glass
If the glass front on your stove has been cracked or broken and you need new glass fitting then just let us know the make and model of your stove or the approximate dimensions for an estimate to supply and fit a new glass panel

Stove Parts Dumfries

Stove Replacement Parts Dumfries
When the Ceramic insulating rope needs replacing or the stove needs a general overhaul; consider getting your stove cleaned, serviced and repainted

Flue Liners & Pipes Dumfries

Flue - Chimney Cleaning Dumfries
Keep your chimney-flue clean of soot and tar build up for optimal ventilation, efficiency and safety
New and replacement flue liners and flue pipes installed Dumfries
Combustion gases from burning solid fuel need to be extracted safely without condensing in the flue pipe on leaving the wood burning stove or fire, hence you need to ensure the correct type of flue pipe or lining is installed

Stove Installations Dumfries

Woodburning stove installed into existing fireplace
If you live in an older property and already have a chimney for an original coal fire then installing a wood burning stove involves fitting a liner within the existing chimney to connect in the new stove
Solid fuel free standing stove installation - Balanced Flue Stoves
If you don't have a suitable chimney-flue to use a wood burner then balanced flue stoves allow you to install a freestanding stove anywhere as the flue can be routed to an external wall

Solar Heating

Solar heating can be an economical addition to modern home heating solutions
Solar energy can be used to heat a reservoir of water to slightly above ambient temperature; heat pumps and heat exchangers can then extract the energy for cheap hot water and heating

Large Energy Storage Tank
The secret to energy storage is in creating a large capacity storage solution with very efficient insulation to reduce energy losses to the surroundings
A small pump and thermostat system will control water flow and minimise energy losses

Solar Panel Installation
Popular panels to collect solar energy installed onto roofs or garden-based collectors to harness the sun's energy: Pumped Fluid or Electrical systems installed for homes in Dumfries

Types of Solar Energy Panels
Solar panels are available to translate the energy arriving from the sun into either:

• Heat - Generally, a water-based fluid is pumped across a heat absorbent panel where it increases in temperature; the heat is then extracted using a heat pump or passed across a heat exchanger to raise the temperature within a water storage tank
• Photovoltaic (PV) Energy or Electrical Power - Solar panels contain an array of photovoltaic cells made from one or two layers of a semiconducting material such as silicon
  As sunlight shines on the cell, its energy creates a voltage change or an electrical field across the layers of semiconducting material that can be collected as electrical energy and stored in a bank of rechargeable batteries to power electrical devices

Combi Boiler Systems

What is the Difference between a traditional and combi boiler hot water system
The primary difference between a traditional boiler system and a combination "combi" boiler system is the way hot water is created and handled

Direct Heating
A combi boiler heats water directly as soon as it is required and does not need to rely on a tank containing pre-heated and stored water

Insulated Hot Water Storage Tank
Traditional hot water systems use a large insulated storage tank to store sufficient hot water for bathing and washing; Tanks often contain an electric water heater to make use of cheaper electricity overnight

Emergency Repairs to Heating Systems

What do you do when a radiator leaks or your boiler stops working?
Some things just need to get done straight away, if you know how to bandage or isolate a leaking joint you can minimise the damage caused by a leaking radiator but if your boiler packs in in the middle of Winter you need a gas engineer on hand pretty damn quick to get it sorted or find an economical solution

Frost Damage to Water & Heating Pipes?
If the water in your pipes has frozen and expanded then it has probably caused a split in the pipe; it may be possible to bandage the pipe to make a temporary repair but the section will have to be replaced and the exposed pipes should be insulated to prevent hat loss and the risk of frost damage in future

What happens if we accidentally put a nail through a water pipe or damage a joint or stopcock?
The first step is to stop the leak or prevent further damage to walls, floors and furnishings then get an emergency repair or replacement

Adding Radiators or Replacing Old Radiators

Increasing your living space and adding warmth
Many modern home owners in the Dumfries area prefer to create extra living space by adding a ground floor extension, loft room or garage-bedroom add on so it's no surprise to need the existing heating system extended too to add a new radiator in a bedroom or conservatory; it's also possible to replace old inefficient or outdated radiators with more efficient and fashionable radiators, towel rails or stainless steel designer features

Custom Radiators
Curved bay windows, designer bathrooms, modern kitchens, floor level heating: there are so many possibilities that most plumbing and heating outlets can't stock all the design possibilities, however, it is possible to construct very efficient radiators to utilise awkward spaces and match in with existing or desired design features

Gas Fitter Dumfries: Gas Fire Installation

Wall mointed Gas fire and Log Effect Gas Fire Installation
Modern gas fires installed and serviced to ensure correct ventillation and fuel-air ratios, gas fire parts replaced: new jets, valves and insulation

Modern, discrete gas-fired room heaters
gas heating system installation for direct room heating using a discrete wall mounted gas heater

Wood Burning Stoves Dumfries

Wood Burners
An ideal replacement for gas and oil fires when seeking a greener alternative that's economical to run and can fit in a traditional or modern home

Pellet Burners
Industrial scale wood burning stoves often rely on fuel pellets that are fed into the burner automatically

Kitchen Range Room Heaters

Multi Fuel Ranges
Multi fuel kitchen burners allow cooking and heating using renewable biomass fuel products

Kitchen Entertaining
Kitchen ranges can also become the focal point when entertaining guests on a Winter's evening

Solid Fuel Bio-Mass Heating for Greener Energy

Bio Mass Heating
Bio Mass heating systems allow for renewable energy heating rather than using fossil fuel: coal, coke and fuel oils

Waste For Heating
Wood shavings, corn husks and other relatively dry bio-mass waste can be converted into fuel pellets for continuous automated solid fuel heating systems

Plumbing Services Dumfries

Plumbing and Heating Dumfries
Home refurbishments often involve the removal,replacement or re-siting of radiators to get the best from your living environment while kitchens,bathrooms and utility rooms usually need hot and cold water supplies combined with some form of heating system

Shower Installation Dumfries
Installing an ensuite shower in your bedroom or upgrading your bathroom shower and need a plumber in the Dumfries area; simply get in touch using our telephone number or complete the easy to use enquiry form

Bathroom Installation Dumfries
Modernising your existing bathroom and toilet can be quite a major undertaking and involves several key steps:

• Skip Hire to remove the old bathroom suite, wall tiles, flooring, fittings etc
• Plumbing in waste pipes and water pipes
• Arranging Bathroom Ventillation or Extraction
• Installing Ceiling Lights, Recessed Lights or Low Voltage Bathroom Lighting
• Laying the bathroom floor with options for underfloor heating
• Installing the bathroom suite
• Plumbing and Wiring A Shower Unit with Heavy Duty Cable
• Installing Bathroom Units
• Tiling The Bathroom Walls
• Installing Bathroom Radiator or Decorative Heated Towel Rail

Bathroom Installation Dumfries

Complete Bathroom Installation
The sequence of operations varies depending upon the existing bathroom condition and new bathroom design while a systematic bathroom fitting results in a completely refurbished bathroom suite to match your tastes

Kitchen Installation Dumfries

Kitchen Joinery & Services Dumfries
Kitchen installation services for the Dumfries area: Kitchen Units fitted, gas hobs and ovens installed, kitchen sink plumbing

Flat Pack Kitchen Units Installed & Customised Dumfries
Buying flat-packed kitchen carcasses can save money but depending upon the kitchen they will probably need adjusting to fit properly; especially if there are columns or boxed in heating pipes to work around - If you live in or around Dumfries and would like an estimate for fitting your kitchen and installing gas, electric and water then use our simple kitchen and bathroom enquiry form

Custom Kitchens Dumfries
Functional kitchens with personality and good design are difficult to get from a range of flat pack units at your local diy; store For instance it's possible to:

• customise a kitchen unit to conceal a combi boiler
• disguise a ventilation unit within a false cupboard back that still allows good air circulation
• build in a refridgerated wine store to display your special wines

Wheelchair Accessible Kitchens Dumfries
Build and install kitchen units that allow a wheelchair user to work comfortably at their optimal worktop height and fit wall units on electrically operated tracks that allow the units to be lowered to bench height for access

Wider Doorways & Doors Dumfries
Modern doorways can be replaced with a wider frame and door for easier wheelchair movement, similarly; doors can be relocated to create a new entrance where a wheelchair is easier to manoeuvre

Kitchen Rewires Dumfries
The best time to change the layout of your kitchen sockets, lighting and electrical appliances is during your new kitchen installation; it's not unusual to have a plumber,electrician and kitchen fitter working in your kitchen at the same time to ensure everything fits perfectly

Kitchen Tiling, Painting & Decorating Dumfries
Once your new kitchen is installed it's time to add the finishing touches such as splash back tiles, hob feature, wallpapering and painting to complete your kitchen makeover

Dumfries Boiler Repairs

Dumfries Plumber and Gas Fitter

Boiler replacement parts fitted - Boiler boiler thermostats, gas jets or ignition systems fitted, flues cleaned and airflow checked to get your Boiler working properly

Boiler repairs Dumfries: if you haven't had time to build up a relationship with a local Plumbing and heating company
Use the form to find a local Plumber & Gas fitter to repair and maintain your Boiler

Boiler servicing Dumfries: If your gas central heating and hot water system is not working correctly or needs a service and safety check then make an appointment to have a heating specialist take a look at your boiler and carry out any boiler maintenance and service tasks

If your Boiler needs a service or urgent maintenance then use our form to make an enquiry or use the direct contact telephone number to arrange a visit

Boiler Repairs Dumfries

Boiler Parts: Supply & Fit

Boiler Pressure Vessel
New pressure vessels fitted

Boiler Circuit Boards
Boiler electrical faults repaired using Boiler OEM components - Boiler sensors and thermostats checked to identify the source of the electrical fault

Boiler Air Pressure Switch
Fuel combustion requires sufficient oxygen: New Air flow-pressure systems fitted

Boiler Diaphragm
Replacement Boiler diaphragms installed

Boiler Pressure Relief Valve
Replacement pressure relief valves fitted

Boiler Flame Sensing Electrode
The Boiler Flame sensor detects when the flame is ignited and tends to fail safe, a faulty flame sensing electrode will normally prevent the boiler from igniting

Boiler Pressure Guage
OEM Boiler parts fitted or replaced with alternative pressure guages

Boiler Automatic Air Vent
Sticking or damaged air vents replaced

Boiler Thermistor
Boiler faulty temperature sensitive thermistors replaced

Boiler Ignition-Pilot Systems
When a boiler does not have automatic ignition the gas pilot light should be permanently lit to ignite the main burner as required;
Autoignition Boiler Systems can use a temporary pilot light in order to light the main burners without relying on a spark that could allow a dangerous build up of gas
Modulating Burner Systems can start on a very low flame, hence ignited directly before the gas flow increases

Boiler Microswitches
Boiler microswitches eventuallly wear or contacts fail to work: New microswitches fitted

Boiler Timer & Replacement Timers
Boiler timers : Rather than have your central heating come on as the temperature falls slightly; the timer allows you to control your home temperature and heating costs:
Set the timer to switch on about an hour before you normally get up in the morning and switch off an hour or so before your usual bedtime
Combine the timer with a thermostat for optimal temperature control

Boiler Thermostat
Boiler replacement boiler thermostats - The thermostat responds to changes in water temperature to ensure the boiler remains within safe operating temperature limits - arrange to have your Boiler boiler inspected if the water temperature is fluctuating unusually during normal use

Boiler Divertor Valve
Boiler divertor valves replaced for most Boiler systems

Boiler Thermocouple
Thermocouples convert temperature into movement or voltage change: most sensing thermocouple replaced

Boiler Fan
Replacement Boilerfans installed

Boiler Flow Sensor
Gas Flow and Water Flow sensing elements replaced

Boiler Water Pumps
Boiler pumps circulate the water to the radiators during the central heating cycle in combination boiler systems - In sealed systems ensure the water pressure is sufficient and that the radiators aren't air filled and require bleeding

Boiler Compatible Room Thermostat
Replacement Boiler thermostats fitted to maintain a comfortable room temperature and minimise your heat energy costs