The Gaslec Podcast – Plumbing & Heating Advice UK

In our first episode of 2026, we discuss some of the urban legends and myths around hearing your home alongside some of the worries gas engineers have regarding issues that might occur after an install. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you&#...

In today's episode, we talk about what the Gaslec company achieved this year and the goals for the next. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@gaslec.netNeed help with your boil...

In today's episode, we discuss the Christmas procedures the Gaslec team go through in the lead-up to the holiday. We also talk about Gaslec's values and their importance to us this time of year. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you&#...

In today's episode, we talk about what the homeowner might want to prepare for in the run-up to Christmas to ensure a smooth, worry-free experience with home appliances and boilers. We also discuss the topic of those in the industry working around the Christmas season and the stress that brings along with it. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling indust...

In today's episode, we go over some of the soft skills required for new people coming into the plumbing and heating industry as well as a demo of a pressure tester and how it works. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to a...

In today's episode, we discuss what every homeowner needs to know in an emergency for plumbing and heating-related issues. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@gaslec.netNeed h...

In today's episode of the podcast, we discuss when it is the right time to use plastic pipes vs copper pipes, we answer listeners' questions, and we give you some money-saving advice for this winter. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question...

In today's episode, we go over many topics, including injuries and how they can affect your working career. We also go over the trend of those that are new to the industry that might be investing capital in all the wrong places, and finally, some background on what we have been up to this week at Gaslec. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — shar...

In today's episode, we dive into some of our listeners' questions over the past week, go through a day in the life of running a plumbing and heating business and talk about why hot water can sometimes be cloudy. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got...

In today's episode we discuss our new member of the Gaslec vehicle fleet, Luigi! alongside a discussion on advice for those trying to get their 200 hours of work experience for the industry. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd lik...

In this week’s episode of The Gaslec Podcast , we dive into the world of TRVs (Thermostatic Radiator Valves) — explaining how they work, the different types available, and what can go wrong when they fail. We’ll cover manual, wax, liquid, and smart TRVs , their strengths and weaknesses, and how to spot the signs of a faulty valve. If your radiator isn’t heating properly or you’re wondering how to...

In today's episode, we answer more of our listeners' questions, give a detailed history of gaslighting, and talk a little bit about our philosophy when it comes to hiring staff. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to a...

In today's episode we go over the humble history of the TRV valve and discuss heat loss and its effect on the heating industry. Some money saving tips on on energy bills Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the...

In this episode of The Gaslec Podcast , we dive into the history of the room thermostat — from its early designs to the smart controls used in homes today. Our main discussion focuses on boiler servicing : do all heating engineers really carry out the same checks for the money you pay? You might be surprised at how much service levels vary and what that means for your heating system, safety, and l...

In today's episode, we answer your questions, go through the humble history of the pipe cutter and talk about the top five money-saving tips you can do before calling a plumber out for an expensive repair. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a questio...

In today's episode we go in-depth about the history of heating in the UK. Additionally, we discuss the 2025 Gas Safe Week. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@gaslec.netNeed help with...

The weeks episode I explain 2 and 3 port valve wiring and how they work. I have some tips on how to approach fault finding heating issues and the importance of safe isolation of electrical wiring centres. History section. Plastic water pipes, are they any good? what they made from? Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and...

In this week’s episode of The Gaslec Podcast , we dive into two important topics. First, we have an open and honest discussion about men’s mental health and the rising suicide rates in the UK, sharing insights, support options, and why talking about it matters. We also explore something a little different — the history of the tap and how plumbing innovations have shaped the modern heating and wate...

In today's episode we go through several topics, introducing our new history segment and telling you how business owners can save some money. This and more is this weeks show. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer...

In today's episode, we discuss the steps you should take to diagnose your plumbing issues before you call the plumber to potentially fix them or gain more knowledge about the issue to help any plumber figure out what the issue is. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professio...

In today's episode we discuss the details of LPG gas and how it works, applying that knowledge to situations you may be familiar with that may help you in the future. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the sh...

In today's episode, we discuss the upcoming government plan to ban the installation of gas boilers by 2035 and what the implications of this decision might be for the industry. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer...

This week's episode, we answer viewers questions on their home plumbing, we have some plumbing items TMV, Pressure reducing valve and a toilet fill. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Email us at ⁠⁠...

In today's episode we discuss the differences in AC pipework versus plumbing and heating pipework and demonstrate what needs to be done with AC pipework to fit safety standards. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the...

This week on The Gaslec Podcast: We dive into the topic of fitting tightness — are current standards tighter than they really need to be? We’ll explore what the guidelines say, where they might be overkill, and what makes practical sense in real-world installations. Each week, we take you behind the scenes of the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry — sharing insights, tips, and real talk for h...