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5/5/2014
Andrew Smith, Engineer
Category: UK Plumbing
Satisfied Customers: 4,029
Experience: Domestic Gas, Commercial Gas, LPG, Unvented Hot Water, Part P Electrical, Commercial Catering
VerifiedHi my name is Andrew - lets see if we can get you sorted in the shortest possible time. I take it the hot water or heating are not programmed to come at these times?
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