Plumbing and Heating Tips For The Summer

We might not have the hottest Summers on the planet but with luck we can manage a few months without having the heating running. So maybe that’s a good time to carry out some basic checks and maintenance to make sure you’re all set for the arrival of colder weather.

Carrying out some basic tasks during the warmer months mean you can choose your time and avoid costly emergency call-outs in the Winter, when after all, most heating engineers are going to be up against it.

The ever increasing price of energy makes it even more cost-effective to ensure your boiler and heating systems are running at peak efficiency. A few simple tweaks can save you a lot of money over the long term.

Remember that all gas work must by law be carried out by qualified and registered Gas Safe engineers and having the work done when it’s not urgent means you can take your time and choose a reputable heating and plumbing engineer who charges a reasonable rate for their work. You can check on the Gas Safe Register if your engineer is registered and they should carry their official Gas Safe registered tradesman ID with them.

Aside from having your boiler checked and serviced there are a number of tasks you can carry out yourself. Check all your exposed water pipes for leaks and ensuring they are properly lagged and insulated and also checking for any loose connections can avoid costly leaks later on.

Giving your heating and plumbing installations an MOT during the Summer can save a lot of trouble and expense should something fail during a cold snap. Remember plumbing and heating engineers are usually in demand during the colder months and in particular during a very cold spell.


All of Panacea Property Maintenance Gas Engineers are Gas Safe Registered and we provide a 100% guarantee on all our heating and plumbing work. Get in touch today and we'll be happy to advise.