Avoiding a big freeze: The checklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u25a1 Check your boiler is working if you haven\u2019t yet turned on your heating<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Check when you last serviced your boiler<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why: <\/strong><\/p>\nThere\u2019s no convenient time for your boiler to breakdown. Plus, even with Home Emergency cover, if you haven\u2019t had your boiler serviced in the last 15 months, you won\u2019t be covered by our Home Emergency policy. So check when you last had it serviced and, if you\u2019re due, pencil in an engineer as soon as you can.<\/p>\n
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Avoiding burst pipes: The checklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u25a1\u00a0Find your stopcock<\/p>\n
\u25a1\u00a0Insulate your pipes<\/p>\n
\u25a1\u00a0Going away? Turn your mains water off, or your heating on to timer mode<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why:<\/strong><\/p>\nIf the weather gets cold, we always see a rise in burst pipes \u2013 and you\u2019ve probably noticed that the temperature has already dipped a few times this year. The good news is there are things you can do to try and avoid this happening to you.<\/p>\n
Firstly, make sure you know where your stopcock is. It\u2019s always better to know where it is before something goes wrong rather than looking for it in a panic.<\/p>\n
Secondly, if you\u2019re able, insulate your pipes. This keeps heat in, so helps you save money in the long run. Plus, it reduces the risk of your pipes freezing \u2013 which is what causes them to burst. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not sure how to do this \u2013 there\u2019s are lots of articles online with simple instructions.<\/p>\n
Finally, if you\u2019re going away over Christmas, consider turning off your mains water supply. Alternatively, make sure your heating is set on a timer or frost mode, so that the pipes never freeze over.<\/p>\n
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Avoiding storm damage: The checklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u25a1\u00a0Remove leaves from your gutters and drains<\/p>\n
\u25a1\u00a0Get a roofer to check your roof<\/p>\n
\u25a1\u00a0Put away garden furniture and trampolines<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why:<\/strong><\/p>\nEvery winter, storms affect people up and down the country. When the weather is calm, check your guttering and drains for leaves, and ask a roofer to do a maintenance check. Remember that, even if you have roof cover as part of Home Emergency Plus, your roof won\u2019t be covered if it hasn\u2019t been well maintained.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also a good time to put away any garden furniture or trampolines which aren\u2019t being used now the weather has turned. This will avoid them causing damage to your property in high winds.<\/p>\n
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Avoiding electric frights: The checklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u25a1\u00a0If you\u2019re using lights from a previous year, check the condition of them before plugging them in<\/p>\n
\u25a1\u00a0Turn all Christmas lights off when you leave the home<\/p>\n
\u25a1\u00a0Don\u2019t leave charging high-capacity lithium batteries unattended (e.g. landscaping tools or electric scooters or bikes)<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why:<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re dusting off Christmas lights from a previous year, make sure they haven\u2019t got any damage before plugging them in and make sure you always turn them off when you\u2019re not at home.<\/p>\n
And if Santa is bringing any gifts with high-capacity lithium batteries, like scooters or hoverboards, make sure you\u2019re always at home when they\u2019re on charge.<\/p>\n
In both these cases, fires can easily start and spread quickly through the home.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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