Winter Boiler Advice

Our winter has been pretty mild so far but there are talks of some freezing weather coming our way in March. Therefore, we have created this blog to give you some boiler advice and to help you avoid the loss of hot water or central heating.

  • An easy way to check your boiler is working

It is only natural that during the warmer months we turn off our central heating to reduce energy bills. However, when we go to turn it on again in the winter the boiler can often struggle. It’s like not starting your car engine for 6 months, it’s bound to struggle! Therefore, we recommend that you warm up your boiler and have it on regularly throughout the day and night. Worcester Bosch (one of the UK’s top boiler provider) recommends running your boiler and radiators at the highest temperature for approximately 15 minutes and if your boiler doesn’t struggle with this it is a good indication that your boiler is working fine.

  • Check your boiler pressure

If your boiler doesn’t seem to be working as well as it should, it’s a good idea to check its pressure. There is a dial or indication of boiler pressure on all boilers. The optimum boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 when the system is cool. By keeping the boiler at the correct pressure you are avoiding a breakdown.

  •  Radiator care

It is common for air to build up in your radiators over time and this effects their efficiency and warmth. All you need to do to resolve this is to bleed your radiator system, if you need further assistance with this please give us a call on 01491 571 743. Once your radiators have been bled check the boiler pressure as this can effect it.

  •  Keep up with annual boiler services

Looking after your boiler is very important and one of the best ways is to ensure it is serviced on an annual basis. By servicing your boiler you are ensuring it is being checked by a professional once a year, the engineer can then give you advice on whether it needs replacement parts or minor repairs. Annual services prolong the life of your boiler and ensures it is running safely at all times.

  •  Frozen pipes!

Some parts of your boiler may be outside which means when the freezing weather hits the condensate in these pipes freeze up. This is one of the most common boiler problems we see in the winter and can cause your boiler to stop working. Follow this link to find out how to safely unfreeze pipes.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us – we are here to answer your questions and assist with any central heating or boiler issues you may have.

A-Z of our plumbing services

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We have created a simple A-Z guide of the services we offer to our customers across Henley, Marlow, Beaconsfield and the surrounding areas. Take a look and if there is a service/s you are in need of let us know and we can provide a quote and book you in an appointment with one of our engineers.

Call us on: 01491 571 743
Email us on: sales@henleychaps.co.uk

Throughout our many years in the central heating and plumbing industry we have learnt from our customers that trust is everything. At Chaps we aim to ensure our customers receive a fantastic service and are 100% happy with the work carried out.

 

Why is it important to trust the companies you choose?

1. Your home is your haven When hiring a plumber, boiler engineer, bathroom fitter or central heating installer you are allowing this company to enter into your home; you’re allowing someone to enter into your life bubble. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the people working for you are trustworthy and respectful.

2. You’re a paying customer There’s no worse feeling than handing over a sum of money for a service or product that you’re not happy with. Investing in a new boiler, fitting a bathroom and looking after your central heating system are all essential elements to ensuring your home is perfect. However, these necessities can be expensive. You hear all these sayings: ‘buy cheap, buy twice’, ‘you get what you pay for’… when looking into plumbing companies you need to make the decision as to what you value most. A top-quality product? A top quality service? Both? A lot of the time it is better to pay that little bit extra to ensure you get the service you require.

3. It’s a long-term investment/relationship A boiler installation, brand new bathroom and your central heating system are long term investments. A boiler for example needs to be serviced annually and will last you a long time, if it’s cared for properly. Therefore, building a strong relationship with your central heating and plumbing company is essential to a stress-free future.

4. Life is stressful enough without added disappointment Have you ever experienced a really poor service? It gives you that horrible disappointed feeling, you feel cheated and hurt. Life is stressful enough as it is, we are all balancing work and family life, and it often feels like you’re spinning too many plates! Therefore, choosing a trustworthy company to carry out a service takes away that extra worry and disappointment.

5. Why settle for second best? Like we’ve said already, life is already stressful, so why compromise when choosing a company and service? Have a shop around, look at reviews and compare, this way you can make an informed decision on the companies you choose to work with.

A little bit about Chaps

Chaps is a central heating and plumbing company based in Henley-on-Thames, we have a team of engineers and dedicated office staff. We pride ourselves on the top-quality service we provide to our customers – not only are our engineers experts in their field but respect all our customers and their properties. Our surveyors are available for free quotes and the office books in appointments for our customers. Nick McLeod is the founder of Chaps; he is an integral part of the engineering and office teams and is a frequent tea-maker! So, when it does come to investing a new boiler, bathroom or central heating system, trust Chaps.

What our customers think of Chaps

“We have used Chaps for over 20 years. Their service has been consistently excellent.” Checkatrade, October 2019   “Well communicated by office. Plumber smart and polite, explained everything. Sorted heating out, used Chaps before, will use again.” Checkatrade, October 2019   “Very thorough – explained everything that had been done and anything that might need attention in the future.” Checkatrade, August 2019

See more of our Checkatrade reviews here.