6 Tips to keep your home warm this Winter

Now the days are getting shorter, it really does feel like Winter is here.

The chilly weather has arrived, which means we turn to our heating to keep us toasty and warm.

Now is the perfect time to ensure everything is as it should be. 

Follow these 6 simple tips to check that all is well with your heating and ensure you minimise any issues over the coming season.

1. Test your heating. 

If you haven’t yet turned your heating on, test it out and check each radiator is all working correctly. If you notice any strange noises or it’s louder than before, give your local Gas Safe engineer a call. Check the pressure too. If it’s too high or too low, then tell your engineer and get them to take a look.

    2.   Bleed your radiators.   

If the radiators feel cold at the top and hot at the bottom, it means there’s air in the system. To let the air escape, the radiators need bleeding and can easily be done by yourself. 

Not sure what to do? Go to our handy guide and follow the easy steps.

   3.   Book an annual service. 

If you haven’t already, get your boiler booked in for its annual service. This will flag up any potential issues that could affect its performance over the Winter months.

See our range of options, suitable for any budget

    4.  Check your timer.

If your heating is set above 21°C, then you’re heating the home above the recommended range of 18°C - 21°C and this will be costing you more money. Think about using Smart Heating Controls. You can check how warm your home is, turn the heating off when you’re not there and turn it on when you make the journey home. 

Consider adding room thermostats too, so you can control the heating of each room. Every little thing you can do to reduce costs helps in these times of high gas prices.

     5.  Fill the gaps!

If you’re in an older property, you might have draughts around the doors and windows letting in the cold. Fill these gaps and use draught excluders to keep your home as warm as it can be.

    6.  Consider your pipes.

Pipes suffer in the cold just as much as we do and they need protecting from the freezing temperatures. Insulate them as much as you can to stop them freezing over and reduce heat loss.

This Winter, we’re here to help. 

If your boiler is between 10 and 15 years old, it won’t be as efficient as a newer model, so start to think about a replacement.

For complete peace of mind, we offer a range of affordable Cover Care Plans giving you access to an engineer when help is needed. 

This Winter, choose Smart Gas. 

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