15/10/2026
5 Common Plumbing issues in the home during Autumn
1️⃣ Trapped Air in Radiators: Air builds up inside central heating systems over the summer, causing radiators to feel cold at the top and warm only at the bottom.
2️⃣ Boiler Breakdowns and Pressure Drops: Boilers face a sudden spike in demand as temperatures drop, exposing underlying issues like low pressure (falling below 1–1.5 bar), sludge build-up, or worn-out parts.
3️⃣ Blocked Outdoor and Kitchen Drains: Heavier autumn rainfall combined with falling leaves, mud, and garden debris clogs exterior drains. Meanwhile, increased cooking of heavy meals sends more fats, oils, and food waste into kitchen sinks.
4️⃣ Early Frozen or Vulnerable Pipes: Sudden autumn frost can catch exposed pipework off guard, particularly outdoor taps, overflow pipes, and unheated spaces like garages, lofts, or cellars, leading to cracks or minor splits.
5️⃣ Strange Noises (Kettling and Water Hammer): Limescale deposits in hard-water areas or trapped air/high pressure cause knocking, banging, whistling, or gurgling sounds in pipes and heat exchangers when the heating kicks back on.
Any of these sound familiar? Call 0161 714 4418 to speak to the team.
