5 Boiler Maintenance Tips

1. 5 Boiler Maintenance Tips Winter is here and so is the need for a warmer home. In the chilling months of January, boiler installation becomes a necessity in England that you just cannot ignore. If you already have one then boiler maintenance is also a task that you should not look past. Boiler maintenance is usually ignored by many. As a result, boiler repairs end up costing them more than the boiler itself. To avoid the hefty charges of boiler repair or high energy consumption bills, it is important to ensure that your boiler works efficiently or if need be, replaced on time. To keep your boiler working smoothly, here are some maintenance tips that you can follow: 1.Annual Boiler Service: This goes without saying. Just like your car, the boiler also needs annual servicing to make sure that it keeps running smoothly and damages, if any, are detected and fixed on time. HeatCo offers boiler servicing by Gas Safe registered engineers along with Boiler Installation & Boiler Maintenance Harpenden services. Annual boiler servicing can help you save a lot of trouble and money in the long run. 2.Bleed the Radiators: Overtime, air patches seem to collect in the radiators that can affect the working of the boiler. Air can get trapped and accumulate in places leaving air pockets that prevent the boilers to heat up completely. What should you do then? Bleed the radiators. Bleeding the radiators can release the air pockets from the boiler and keep them working smoothly. You can either do it yourself or have a boiler engineer do it for you. 3.Switch it Off: It is usual for English homeowners to leave their boilers on during the freezing months of winter which is fine, however, it is advised to switch off your boiler once or twice a month just for 10-15 minutes to give it the rest it needs to keep working smoothly. It is also advised to switch on your boilers once a month during the summer season to avoid any breakdowns and prep your boilers for autumn. 4.Pipe Lagging: It is a well-known fact that boiler pipes tend to freeze during the lowest temperatures causing boiler breakdowns when you need it the most. To avoid such last- minute trouble, it is best to lag your pipes before winter comes. It is cheap and easy to do with a DIY lagging kit you can buy from any boiler specialist shop. 5.Get A Professional: One thing that you should keep in mind is that anything concerned with gas needs to be handled smartly and safely. So if you see a problem that you cannot fix, it is best to keep your hands aside and call a professional. A little mistake can lead to lethal consequences like fire, explosions, or carbon monoxide poisoning. With these simple tricks, you can ensure a warm and comfortable winter for your family while ensuring boiler efficiency. For Boiler Installation & Boiler Maintenance Harpenden services, visit https://www.heatco.org.uk/ or call us on 01727 810 366. We also provide boiler servicing by registered engineers so you can have all your boiler needs sorted in one place.