It might still technically be the summer, but now is actually the perfect time to check that your heating system is in working order. You don’t want to leave it until you really need to turn it on and then find that it doesn’t work. If you pick up any issues now you can resolve them before it gets cold and have the system serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Boilers and heating systems are a crucial part of your home and they are in regular use, especially during the winter. It can be a huge inconvenience if your boiler breaks down suddenly and if this occurs in the winter it could leave your property extremely cold. A boiler that’s not functioning correctly could also be dangerous to you and your family, as there is the potential risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Having your boiler serviced at least once a year can pick up on any of these problems and ensure that there are no leakages.
The importance of boiler servicing
Often home owners presume that having their boiler serviced is a cost they could do without. They mistakenly believe that if their boiler is working fine then there are no problems. However, paying for a service could actually save you money in the long term.
By maintaining your boiler and heating system properly and carrying out regular services, it means that any problems will be picked up quickly before they escalate. This can prevent your boiler from breaking down unexpectedly. It is often the case that broken boilers occur at the start of the cold weather, when they are turned on again after months of low usage. If you’ve already had a service carried out, the engineer will have checked that the system is running efficiently and this should prevent any unnecessary breakdowns.
Check your heating system
Even when your heating is not required as much, you should still turn it on occasionally to check that it is working correctly. This will warn you of any problems and help to prevent blockages caused by the build-up of dust and debris.
Before the winter sets in you should also bleed all of your radiators to keep the system working efficiently. Bleeding the radiators will release any air that has become trapped in the pipes, which can result in a noisy system and stop them heating up fully.
As with any area of your property that involves the use of gas, you should have a boiler and heating service carried out by a qualified and certified Gas Safe engineer. They will understand the system and can carry out the appropriate checks to ensure that it is all working as it should be. They will also be able to advise you of any potential issues, so that you can have everything sorted prior to the winter.
