It’s never too early to test your heating

It might feel a bit strange talking about heating during a heatwave, but now is the perfect time to test it.  

Your boiler has probably been sitting idle for months, so a quick check now can help make sure it’s ready to keep your home warm and cosy when the colder weather returns. If you spot a problem, it’s much better to get it sorted before the autumn rush. 

Here are four simple checks you can do today:  

• Give it a test run
  Turn your heating on and make sure your home warms up as expected. While you’re at it, check that your hot water is reaching the right temperature too. 

• Bleed your radiators
  Air can build up in radiators over the summer, preventing them from heating properly. Bleeding them can help your heating system run more efficiently. 

• Check the pressure
  Take a look at your boiler’s pressure gauge. It should usually sit between the 1 and 1.5 bar. 

• Test your thermostat
  Set your thermostat between 18°C and 21°C and check that your heating responds correctly. 
  
  

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