Check heating operation before the coldest period, locate water isolation valves, inspect accessible external pipe insulation and clear obvious drainage debris.
Understanding the issue
Check heating operation before the coldest period, locate water isolation valves, inspect accessible external pipe insulation and clear obvious drainage debris.
What to check
Test alarms, look for drafts or failed seals, and make sure vulnerable household members know who to contact if heating or water fails.
When to get advice
Early preparation is usually cheaper and less disruptive than discovering a fault during widespread freezing conditions.
This is general information, not a substitute for inspecting your property. Do not work on gas equipment or live electrical parts unless appropriately qualified. If there is immediate danger, call 999. If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape, leave the affected area and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 from a safe location. Do not operate electrical switches or use naked flames.
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