The weather is starting to get colder, and the early nights are drawing in. It will soon be time to have your heating on, but before you switch your boiler on, it is worth following this guide to get the most out of your boiler this winter. The guide below sets out some sensible steps which are easy to follow.
If you have any concerns regarding your heating system, please contact our expert heating engineers at 07712 172171.
What you need to do before turning your heating this winter
Testing your heating
Since it is likely your boiler will have been switched off over the summer months, it is a great idea to switch on your boiler and test your heating now before it starts to get cold. Our heating engineers here at BCU Plumbing recommend doing this because it can help prevent possible problems, such as:
- Blockages
- Corrosion
- Limescale build-up
Testing your heating now can also indicate if you have any faults that need sorting now before it gets too cold.
Bleeding your radiators
Our gas engineers always advise customers to bleed their radiators at the end of the summer. While your heating system has been turned off, it is quite likely that some of the radiators in your property have got pockets of air trapped in them. Bleeding the radiators ensures that any air trapped is released, resulting in a much more efficient energy system with maximum heat output.
Ventilation
Boilers can get dusty and grimy. It is also very easy to allow clutter to build up in your boiler cupboard. It is well worth putting in the time and effort to have a clean around your boiler area because allowing proper ventilation will support the boiler's function.
Temperature
The heating engineers here at BCU Plumbing would recommend that you gradually turn up the temperature of your boiler rather than turning it straight up to the optimal degrees.
Time for service
Any experienced heating engineer will suggest that it is ideal to have your boiler serviced once a year. This allows for any faults to be detected, but also it ensures your boiler is running efficiently. Carrying out a boiler service before winter hits allows for any repairs to be completed before the heating is required regularly.
Get in touch
If you have switched your boiler on, but you are concerned it has broken down or are aware it is due a service, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 07712172171. Our highly experienced heating engineers cover the Medway, Gravesend and Dartford areas.
