Service it before winter
An annual service in late summer or early autumn is the single best prevention — it catches worn parts before they strand you and confirms the boiler’s running safely.
Keep it moving in summer
Parts that sit unused for months can seize. Running the heating for a few minutes every few weeks over summer keeps the pump and valves free.
Protect the condensate pipe
A frozen external condensate pipe is one of the most common winter shutdowns. Lagging it with proper pipe insulation greatly reduces the risk — and if it does freeze, thawing it gently often restarts the boiler.
Watch the pressure and radiators
Check the gauge sits around 1–1.5 bar when cold, and bleed any radiators that are cold at the top so the system’s ready for constant use.
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