Draught-proof key areas: Seal gaps around doors, windows and loft hatches – you can lose more heart than you realise, especially with older properties.
Boost installation: Check your loft insulation depth and whether your cavity walls are filled. These upgrades can significantly reduce heat loss.
Warm interiors help: lay rugs on wooder floors and use thick curtains – even these small touches can significantly reduce heat lose.
Lag external and loft pipes: Prevent freezing and bursting with proper insulation.
Drain outdoor taps: Turn off and empty garden taps to avoid ice build-up.
Service your boiler early: A pre-winter boiler check ensures optimum performance when you need the heat most.
Bleed radiators: This keeps heating evenly distributed and energy usage efficient. We have a helpful ‘how to’ video on our website to help you – https://solitairegrp.com/videos/
Reflect the heat: Radiator heat reflector foil sits behind your radiator and stops warmth from being absorbed by the wall. Instead, it bounces the heat back into your room helping you warm up faster, reduce energy waste and make every degree go further.
Do you know where your stopcock is?
Should something go wrong, those first few seconds matter. Do you know where your stopcock is – and your heating isolation switch? Take a moment to check now, make sure everyone in the house knows, and you’ll be ready if a leak or heating fault crops up. Help to locate your stopcock can also be found on our website at https://solitairegrp.com/do-you-know-where-your-stopcock-is/
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If you would like extra peace of mind for your plumbing, heating or electrics we’re always happy to provide free, no obligation advice or a quotation. Contact our friendly team on 01621 840471 or email us at info@solitairegrp.com
