Now's the time to get ready for Winter

With the summer months now drawing to a close, it's time to turn your attention to getting your boiler and heating system ready for the cold long winter months ahead.

Many of us take our boilers for granted. We expect them to last a long time, and in most cases they do without a problem. But it's no good finding out your boiler needs servicing once winter has set in, so it makes sense to get someone to service your boiler now and ensure your heating system is healthy.

Think about it. If the recent winters are any indication of what's to come, then a boiler or heating breakdown is the last thing you'll want when the cold sets in. While you may not want to stretch to annual cover, an annual service is the least you can do. Most manufacturers recommend a service at least once a year, but this increases as the boiler gets older, or if it has an open flue.

Plus if you're already looking for a new boiler for the winter months ahead, and you get a new boiler installed by a Sutton and East Surrey Water Services (SESWS) Gas Safe Registered engineer, you could cut your energy bills by up to 40% according to the Energy Saving Trust. 

So what are you waiting for? Check your boiler and heating system today to see if you're properly prepared for the months ahead.

And here's what to do if you find out that your boiler or heating system has stopped working in the time since you last used them.