BoilerMaintenance2025-09-26
Preparing Your Boiler for Winter
A few fall checks help your boiler sail through the heating season without surprises.
Winter is when boilers work hardest and fail most. A little fall preparation pays off in reliability.
Fall checklist
Book an annual service, test the heating early before you need it, check pressure (1–1.5 bar cold), bleed radiators, and insulate the external condensate pipe against freezing.
Watch and listen
Note any new noises, slow warm-up, or pressure changes during your first test runs, and address them before the first cold snap rather than during it.
Key takeaways
- Service before peak season
- Test heating early — don't wait for the first freeze
- Bleed radiators and check pressure
- Insulate the condensate pipe
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