British households are expected to start switching on their boilers imminently, with next month dubbed ‘SNOWvember’ – the latest date for ‘boiler switch on’ in over three years.
reveals that in the next two weeks, more than 80,000 households across the country are expected to need help getting their heating and hot water back up and running, as they reach for the thermostat for the first time in months.engineers, and a spike in demand for engineer callouts comes with the first prolonged snap of cold weather.
Sunny Solanki, a British Gas service and repair engineer, said: “An unseasonably warm few weeks has meant that people will be switching their boilers on much later than in previous years.“But it does mean that even more of us are likely to be unaware of any problems that have developed in the system since it was last put to work.
Shut out the cold: You wouldn’t leave the back door open when the heating’s on, but warm air could still be escaping without you realising – and cold air could be sneaking in. Draught excluders are available from most DIY stores, and they’re an easy and affordable way to draught-proof your home. As well as sealing the joins around your doors and windows, don’t overlook extra measures like letterbox brushes, chimney balloons and even keyhole coverings.
Wrap your pipes up warm: We often come across frozen condensate pipes – which can burst or crack when the water inside turns to ice. The best solution is to stop the water inside your pipes from freezing in the first place. Insulating materials are an easy, cost-effective solution, available from most DIY stores – ensuring the pipes don’t lose heat can save an average of £15 on your bills, and prevent any costly repairs.
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