Run the heating before you need it
Do not wait for the first very cold day to discover that a boiler, heat pump, pump or control is not working. Test the heating early enough to arrange repairs if something is wrong.
Check for obvious leaks
Look around accessible radiators, valves and visible heating components for signs of water. On a sealed system, repeated pressure loss deserves investigation.
Check controls
Make sure thermostats, programmers and heating schedules operate as expected. For heat pumps, avoid making arbitrary control changes without understanding the system's weather compensation or operating strategy.
Arrange servicing in good time
Planned maintenance before peak winter demand can identify issues and reduce the risk of an avoidable breakdown. Read our boiler servicing guide and heat pump servicing guide.
Heat pump outdoor units
Air source heat pumps need unobstructed airflow. Keep the area around the outdoor unit clear in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and do not enclose it with stored items or vegetation.
Winter heating support in Hull
Envirowarm services and repairs boilers and heating systems across Hull and East Yorkshire. Getting maintenance organised before winter is generally easier than waiting until the system fails during a cold spell.