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8 Heating and Plumbing Tips for Spring
Scott Findlay provide 8 great heating and plumbing tips for Spring this year.
Now that Spring is upon us, we can finally look forward to some warmth and sunshine. Without the feeling of constant darkness, it might seem like you have more time during the day to get on with those pesky tasks you’ve been avoiding.
Avoid them no more, and work through this list of heating and plumbing tasks you should be considering in order to keep your home in good shape for the foreseeable future. A little work now can go a long way, and acting now can often prevent the need for more severe work later down the road if left alone.
Service your Boiler
One of the first things you should consider this spring is to have your boiler serviced. This is a great example of a task that you don’t want to leave until it’s too late. Whilst you might not require any central heating at this current time, there’s nothing worse than having issues with your boiler when you need it most. Having your boiler serviced now will mean any potential issues will already have been addressed and fixed come those cold Winter months.
Consider a Boiler Replacement
Following on from the previous tip, you might find that this is the best time for you to take the leap and replace your boiler. If you know your boiler is coming to the end of its life, why not have a new one installed before we reach the winter months when you will need your central heating. By this time demand will be high and you might find it much more difficult to get your boiler replaced when you need it most.
Upgrade your Bathroom
Similarly, to with having your boiler replaced, Spring can often be the most suitable time to have any new features installed in your bathroom. Around this time, it is much easier to get hold of a plumber to do a job for you, and you can also get great deals in the spring sales for a new shower or bathroom upgrade.
Power Flush your Piping
One of those tasks that just needs to be done to ensure your central heating system continues to work efficiently and effectively. If you avoid power flushing your pipes for too long, you may find that the water from your boiler becomes contaminated. This can lead to radiators losing their heat and poor central heating system circulation. Ultimately these problems will leave you with more bills to pay and result in a higher overall cost than just getting the power flushing done in the first place.
Install a Smart Thermostat
Smart Thermostats are a great way of reducing the cost of your heating bills each month. These thermostats allow you to connect your heating system to the internet, making it easier for you to change the temperature or switch off your heating via your phone or computer.
Clear your drains
Often you’ll find during the Winter months that your outdoor drains can become blocked with fallen leaves and debris. With more hours of light and sunshine, Spring can be the perfect time to clear out your drains and free them of any debris that may be blocking them or giving off a bad smell.
Have your Gas Fire Serviced
Now may be the perfect time to consider servicing your gas fire. After using it heavily throughout the Winter months, your gas fire may be in need of some work done to it. Rather than wait until you next need to use it, when demand for heating engineers will be high, you might be better off having your gas fire serviced now in the Spring time. This way you will find it much easier to get an appointment time that works for you.
Run your Outdoor Taps
Often over the cold, frosty Winter months outdoor taps and pipes can become frozen and in some extreme cases can begin to crack which can lead to leaks. It is always a good idea to run some water through the pipes to check them out for any issues, so that they are in good condition for use over the warmer months to come.
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