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Three Things UK Households Must Do Before Turning on the Heating This Year
Ideal Heating said cleaning, bleeding and clearing radiators can improve airflow and help households avoid emergency boiler callouts.
- Ideal Heating group customer relationships director Chris Jessop advises homeowners to test central heating systems now to prevent emergency breakdowns as temperatures drop before winter arrives.
- Dust and pet hair accumulate in radiators during summer, blocking airflow and causing unpleasant smells when systems restart, while furniture obstructions prevent heat from spreading efficiently.
- Uneven heat distribution signals trapped air inside units, stopping water circulation; bleeding radiators using a key releases air pockets, though cold patches at the base suggest serious sludge buildup.
- Households should avoid using radiators as clothes airers, as draping damp fabrics across panels traps moisture and increases indoor humidity, encouraging mould growth and condensation.
- Anyone whose radiators fail to warm after cleaning and bleeding should contact a registered heating engineer, as removing internal debris requires specialised flushing equipment and professional handling.
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