Top Tips To Winterproof Your Home

Testing your heating system may be the last thing on your mind right now, but it's very important and preferable to waiting till you experience a failure in the middle of a brutal British winter! To test your gas or oil central heating system, follow these simple steps.

Central Heating Or Gas

Follow these simple steps initially:

●     Turn on every radiator valve.

●     the room's thermostat to the highest setting.

●     Set your boiler's heating to run.

●     Check the radiators for heat after 15 minutes by touching them.

If you notice that every radiator is heating up, everything is in working order. The damaged radiator or radiators will need to be bled if one or more of them continue to be chilly due to air pockets that are likely inside. At this point, it's also advisable to look for leaks and drips. Since you've tested your heating system, you're in a better position to identify problems when they arise and schedule a heating specialist before the busy season. It should come as no surprise that heating engineers are in high demand at this time of year, which could result in a lengthy wait period if you wait until the last minute.

Locate The Stopcock

Your stopcock is a tap that manages the flow of water from the main water supply into your home. However, do you know its location? You are not alone if not. 25% of Brits have never attempted to locate a stopcock, and millions of them have no idea what one is. Finding your stopcock is essential, especially as winter approaches. In some bad circumstances, the freezing and cracking of the pipes could be brought on by the harsh weather. Knowing where your stopcock is can make it easier for you to switch off the water system, prevent leaks, and prevent further damage.

Service Your Boiler

By having your boiler serviced at least once a year, you may save money, find minor issues before they become bigger ones, and reduce wear and tear. Imagine it as the MOT for your boiler. A boiler service enables the engineer to spot security problems like a leak of carbon monoxide. Known as the "silent killer," carbon monoxide is a highly deadly, colourless, and odourless gas. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which include headaches, dizziness, stomach pain, and shortness of breath, cause hundreds of thousands of people to visit hospitals. It is advised that you install a carbon monoxide detector in your home if you don't have your boiler serviced once a year. Your boiler may not be functioning as it should be; however, with a few adjustments, a service can bring it back on track, saving you money on power bills, pricey repairs, or even the thousands of dollars it can cost to replace your boiler.

Insulate Your Plumbing

Using the proper pipe insulation, especially for exposed pipes, is a simple way to safeguard them. In the winter, pipes that run along walls or are in unheated spaces, such as garages, attics, basements, or utility rooms, are susceptible to freezing and rupture. Westcott Refrigeration are appliance experts, so contact us today with your unique needs.