We install and replace both vented and unvented hot water cylinders. If your existing cylinder is failing, we'll assess whether a replacement, an upgrade to unvented, or a conversion to combi is the right move for your property.
The traditional setup. A cylinder in the airing cupboard fed by a cold water tank in the loft. Gravity-fed, so water pressure at the taps depends on the height of the tank above them. Common in older properties. Some have pumps or pressure storage vessels to compensate, but that adds complexity without fixing the root cause.
Fed directly from the mains, so no loft tank needed and significantly better water pressure at every tap and shower. The difference is immediately noticeable. The upgrade most customers choose when replacing an old vented cylinder. Requires a G3-qualified engineer to install — we hold that qualification. If mains pressure is poor, there are other solutions — we'll assess and advise.
A split cylinder itself can't be repaired — it needs replacing. But many hot water problems are component faults that we can diagnose and fix. If the issue turns out to be the boiler rather than the cylinder, we cover that too — see boiler repair.
If your vented cylinder is leaking, a straight replacement isn't always the best option. Depending on the property, it might make more sense to upgrade to unvented (better pressure, no loft tank) or convert to a combi system altogether. We'll look at the whole picture and explain the options before you commit to anything.
Every cylinder job depends on the property, the existing system, and what you need from it. A like-for-like cylinder swap is typically completed in a day; system conversions may take longer. Call or WhatsApp and we'll talk it through.
