Protect And Keep Your Home Warm Through Winter

Winter can be tough, but with the right steps you can protect your home and stay warm. At Heppelthwaite the Red Van Plumbers, we’re here to help you prepare for the cold weather. From sealing draughts to upgrading your heating, here are some tips which will make your home cosy and warm. Plus, they’ll help safeguard your home from burst pipes and boiler breakdowns.

Why Preparing Your Home for Cold Weather Matters?

Cold weather can take a toll on your home and heating system. By making a few changes, you can improve warmth, lower energy bills, and prevent costly damage. Whether you’re in Bourne End or further afield, our team is ready to assist. Let’s explore how you can protect your home and keep warm this winter.

 

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME WARM

1. Draught-Proof Your Home

Seal gaps around windows, doors, and letterboxes. Use weather stripping or draught excluders to block cold air.

2. Invest in Proper Insulation

Add insulation to walls, lofts, and floors. This reduces heat loss and improves energy efficiency.

3. Insulate Your Pipes

Wrap exposed pipes with foam pipe lagging. This prevents heat loss and protects against freezing. Furthermore, your boiler may turn off if you have a frozen condensate pipe.

4. Bleed Your Radiators

Remove trapped air in your radiators to ensure they heat your rooms effectively.

5. Flush Your Radiators

Over time, sludge can build up in radiators. Therefore, by Power Flushing them ensures better heat distribution.

6. Don’t Obstruct Your Radiators

Avoid covering radiators with furniture or clothes. This allows heat to circulate freely and helps keep your home warm.

7. Reflect Heat Back Into the Room

Install radiator reflector panels behind radiators. These bounce heat back into your home.

8. Close Internal Doors

Keep doors shut to stop cold air from spreading and retain warmth in key areas.

9. Turn Off Your Outside Taps

Turn off and drain outdoor taps to prevent freezing and pipe bursts.

10. Use Thick Curtains

Thermal curtains help retain heat. Close them at night to block out the cold.

11. Upgrade to Underfloor Heating

Underfloor heating provides consistent warmth and eliminates cold spots.

12. Maintain and Service Your Boiler

Schedule an annual boiler service. A well-maintained boiler is more efficient and reliable.

13. Invest in a New Boiler

If your boiler is outdated, consider upgrading to an energy-efficient model. A new boiler will significantly outperform old boilers. Therefore, reducing your energy bills and keeping your home warm.

14. Use a Smart Thermostat

Control your heating remotely and create a heating schedule that saves energy. Smart controls put you in total control of your heating.

15. Layer Up Your Floors

Add rugs or carpets to bare floors. They trap heat and keep your feet warm.

16. Add Draught Excluders

Place draught excluders at the base of doors to block cold air.

17. Keep Heating Consistent

Avoid turning the heating on and off. Maintain a steady temperature to prevent dampness and save energy.

18. Invest in Renewable Energy

Heat pumps are a sustainable option. They work efficiently even in cold weather. Additionally, renewable energy will help you become more energy independent and reduce your carbon footprint. Plus, it will also reduce your energy bills.

 

Keep Your Home Warm With Heppelthwaite The Red Van Plumbers

Preparing your home for winter doesn’t need to be a hassle. Heppelthwaite the Red Van Plumbers are here to help. From boiler servicing to heating system upgrades, our experienced team provides a reliable service across Bourne End, Marlow, Maidenhead, and beyond.

Contact us today to book your boiler service or discuss heating solutions. Call 01628 533 550 or visit our website.

 

 

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