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Hand using a radiator key on the bleed valve of a white wall radiator
By Your English Plumber August 31, 2026
Radiator cold at the top? That's air — a 5-minute fix. Cold at the bottom isn't, and bleeding won't help. The right order, plus the pressure rule for Amsterdam flats.
Ceiling with a large water stain and a cracked light fixture above kitchen cabinets
By Your English Plumber August 17, 2026
Water coming through your ceiling in a Dutch apartment? Usually the source pays — but only once it's proven. Here's what decides it, and the first hour that counts.
Row of old brick canal houses along an Amsterdam canal
By Your English Plumber August 16, 2026
Amsterdam's old buildings cause plumbing problems you won't find elsewhere. An English-speaking plumber explains what goes wrong, who pays, and when to call.
Low pressure CV ketel, how to refill your installation
By Your English Plumber July 13, 2026
No hot water and a warning light on your boiler? Low pressure is usually the cause — and often a 5-minute fix. Here's how to top up your CV ketel safely.
Leaking rusty pipe dripping water onto a damaged wooden floor with peeling plaster
By Your English Plumber June 26, 2026
A hidden leak can run for months before you notice. Here are the warning signs every household should know and what to do the moment you spot one. Call a plumber!
Chrome faucet running into a stainless steel kitchen sink with marble backsplash
By Your English Plumber June 5, 2026
Most drain blockages aren't caused by what you think. Here are five surprising culprits your plumber sees every week — and how to stop them before they become a problem.
Hand adjusting a white boiler control knob with digital display and two dials
By Your English Plumber May 25, 2026
See an error code on your boiler? Don't panic. Your English Plumber explains the most common CV ketel error codes in the Netherlands and what to do next.
Close-up of a broken sewer pipe with debris/dirt coming out
By Your English Plumber May 5, 2026
One drain blocked? Probably a drain. Everything backing up? That's your sewer. Your English Plumber explains — and fixes it from €119 incl. VAT.