You’ll have noticed how cooler it’s been getting in the past few days and it’s not likely to get any better as we head into winter. It’s been hard so far because September has been unseasonably warm with the temperatures much higher than usual at this time of year, and then plunging again a few days later. I think we can safely say however, that the lower temps and colder, wetter days are approaching fast and this time they’ll be here to stay.
How can you make sure your home is winter ready?
Well, there are many things you can do that will help protect your home against the elements. People are caught by surprise each year, and it’s not that surprising really when you see how easily and how quickly the weather can change.
Preparation is everything.
By making sure you’re prepared you’re taking care of your home and those you love by keeping them warm and safe. Checking your boiler, the heating system, is an important first step in making sure you’ve got things covered before it gets really bad. Make sure you have a boiler and heating check by a professional plumbing engineer before it gets busy in winter. At this time of year, late summer/early autumn there’s going to be less demand and call out for plumbers, so if you have things checked now you’ll be ahead of everyone else.
Don’t leave elderly people vulnerable to long cold spells.
Cold weather is a risk to your health, and with colds and flu becoming more commonplace during the winter months the last thing you need is a broken down heating system with no hot water or working radiators. If you have elderly people living with you this is important, if you have elderly relatives living close by you’ll want to check they’re warm enough and that they’re boilers are up to standard as well. Booking a service check is easy and cost effective, because rather than waiting until a breakdown occurs you’re keeping your system in tip top condition before it happens.
Pipe insulation.
You could also consider having your pipes insulated because they add extra insulation and keep the heat in. It also helps protect them from freezing over and cracking when the temperature goes below freezing. Make sure you know where your stockcock is just in case there’s flooding or burst pipes during cold weather, and that way you can switch off the water until a professional plumber arrives on the scene.
Schemes and grants offer financial assistance when you most need it.
If you’re worried about heating bills this winter keep in mind that you can apply for grants and schemes to keep your home warm during the colder months. There is financial help available and this link will provide further information on that -
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/housing-and-energy-grants/
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If you have any questions about what we’ve discussed, get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer your questions. If you need to book one of us for a service check, we can go through our process and book that in for you. Just pick up the phone so you can keep your home safe and warm this winter.