Although summer is hot on our heels, winter is just around the corner. While there is much contention over whether or not that is a good thing, one thing is for sure – it means you need to be extra diligent with boiler checks and maintenance. Here are some tips to help you avoid any cold weather concerns when it comes to your plumbing.
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Use Your Heating Before Winter
Now of course you’re not going to want the heating on full whack in the middle of the warmer months, however, switching it on for brief periods of time (even on low) intermittently will help keep your boiler running normally and make it less likely to seize up when you need it.
A little alike to starting up a seldom-used car periodically just to get the mechanisms going and keep everything running as it should. There’s nothing worse than a cold winters day with a seized up boiler!
Ensure That Your Radiators Are Bled
When radiators accumulate trapped air, the cannot function efficiently. The air bubbles effect the heating of the radiator and mean that the radiators will not heat adequately, which means that the boilers have to work a lot harder to try and maintain a warm household.
Not only does this have an unpleasant effect on your heating bill, but it also causes unnecessary extra work for the boiler, which can compromise its longevity. Furthermore, in a world where we’re becoming more eco-conscious, it’s always best to avoid wasted energy where possible.
Power Flushing
This is conducted when installing boilers but can be a helpful service for periodic maintenance too. Over time, water-born materials can cause blockages within your radiatos and hinder their efficacy.
Power flushing is a little like a spa day for your radiator system – it treats your boiler to a deep cleanse in order to purge any buildup of sludge, rust or limescale which has accumilated over time.
Annual Boiler Servicing
Most importantly, ensure you keep up with professional boiler servicing. As with many things; prevention is better than a cure.
If you treat your boiler well and ensure it is maintained with all the necessary checks carried out by a professional, you’re unlikely to experience any winter worries which could be harder to fix if left to become a real problem.