How To Prepare Your Oil Boiler For Winter

Winter is Near:
Is Your Boiler Ready?

As the cold sets in, we instinctively reach for our knitwear, warm drinks and embrace the welcoming warmth of our homes. However, there’s one crucial aspect of winter preparation we often overlook – the boiler!

Ensuring, ahead of time, that your boiler is clean and its settings are adjusted for winter is essential because, after months of inactivity, your boiler might take a bit of time to kick into gear.

Here are our top 3 tips for keeping your boiler in peak condition this winter:

1. Ensure The Thermostat on your boiler has settings adjusted for winter

You want to make sure you keep your boiler at a lower temperature in winter. Lowering the thermostat during winter helps maintain a consistent temperature while saving energy.

For added convenience, consider a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts your home’s heat to match your daily routine.

2. Bleed Your Radiators Regularly

Bleeding your radiators can significantly improve your boiler’s efficiency by ensuring even heat distribution throughout your home. It’s good practice to do this at least once a year—so if you haven’t done it yet, now’s the time to grab that radiator key!

3. Clean Your Oil Boiler

Clearing away dust from your boiler can enhance its performance and reduce heating costs. While you can easily clean the exterior, it’s best to leave the internal cleaning to an OFTEC-registered engineer for safety and maximum efficiency.

Stay Warm with Humphreys’ Reliable Boiler Servicing

At Humphreys, we know there’s little worse than a boiler not working in winter and we’re dedicated to ensuring that that’s never the case.

We provide a pre-winter boiler service for homes across vast parts of the UK and our team of trusted-OFTEC registered engineers are available, whether you require routine maintenance or emergency repairs.

Explore our service packages and pricing options here: Boilers & Tanks – HWHumphreys

For personalised advice or assistance, contact our heating services team on 03457 620 620.