Summer has set, we’re moving towards the cooler months and now’s the time we tend to start turning on our central heating. As we turn our boilers back on and fire up our radiators, we can easily take for granted the warmth that they provide and forget to ensure we do what we can to help them run properly. There are a few things you can do around the home to prevent your boiler or central heating encountering problems and prevent any faults. Read on to find out what they are!
Prevent frozen pipes
Frozen pipes are a common cause for boiler breakdowns in winter months, but this is something that can be easily avoided. If you lag your pipes you can prevent excess water left in the pipework which freezes once the temperature falls below zero. When the water isn’t removed and freezes, it blocks the pipe causing the boiler to break down. If this does ever happen and your boiler does fail, it is quite a simple procedure to get it back up and running, however, it’s always good to prevent such things from happening in the first place.
Keep your gutters clear
Blocked gutters and drains don’t sound like they can cause too much damage, but that’s not actually the case. As autumn progresses, we are showered with fallen leaves, all of which tend to land in our gutters and on top of our drains. If left there for too long, rainwater cannot flow away from your home properly. This can lead to leaks and rising damp in the home. Water damage can be costly and a health hazard if ignored for too long. Simply checking your drains on a regular basis can prevent this from happening and keep your home warm and dry all winter long.
Block off any drafts
During the summer we tend to open our windows and welcome the fresh are in. But once winter arrives, we tend to want to keep the cold air out. If you have noticeable drafts in your home, you should do your best to block those off, whether that is by installing curtains or placing a draft blocker at the foot of the door. Doing this ensures that you don’t have to turn your heating up more than you should to compensate for any unwelcome cold drafts.
Completing these simple checks will help keep your home warm and comfortable throughout the colder months. If you have already switched on your heating and have noticed any problems, get in touch to see how we can help. We want our customers to feel comfortable in their homes so will endeavour to help you as quickly as we can.
