One way to lower water pressure is to turn the boiler off and check that the filling loop valves are closed properly. Once this has been done, you can then allow the system to cool and begin bleeding ...

Boiler pressure is too high when the gauge dial reaches the 'red zone' (Getty) (Image: Getty) Your boiler pressure is too ...

There is never an ideal time to run into boiler problems, but during the cooler months, they are even more unwelcome than usual – particularly as this tends to be the busiest time of year for plumbers ...