Winter is Around the Corner - Sort Your Radiators Out Now!

Many of us have been enjoying the nicest summer for several years so it can be easy to forget that it winter is only a few months away. And when the cold weather comes and it is time to turn the heating on, a lot of us can be wasting money unnecessarily because of a poor heating system.

And when the winter nights draw in it can be a little too late to start improving your heating system, and can be more expensive as service engineers are a lot busier in the winter months. So now is the best time to ensure your heating and radiators are in tip top condition before the cold draws in.

Boiler Servicing

Ensuring your boiler is regularly serviced is one way you can ensure you heating system is working efficiently. If its due soon it is a good idea to get it booked now, especially as if a fault is found it will give you time to get it fixed and gather enough money together for the repairs.

Bleeding radiators

Another important thing to check is that the radiators are functioning properly. One of the most common causes of inefficient radiators is trapped air. By regularly bleeding the radiators you can be sure they are operating at 100% efficiency. If you are forgetful you can get automatic radiator valves that are incredible inexpensive, easy to fit and will ensure to air is building up in your radiator system.

Boosting the output of radiators

Another method for saving money is to boost your radiators by fitting radiator panels or foil. These reflective panes bounce the heat from the rear of the radiator back into the room. You can really feel the difference in heat which allows you to turn the thermostat down, saving money - and the environment.
Radiator panels are simple but effective

Draughts and insulation

Finally, there is no point in boosting the efficiency of your radiators if all that heat is allowed to escape. Now is the time to identify draughts and ensure you have proper insulation. Think of anywhere where the heat can escape such as letter boxes and chimneys. You can get even get chimney and letterbox draught excluders for these areas too.

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