Autumn is the perfect time to make sure your heating is working as it should before the colder weather sets in.

Here are three things you can do to make sure your heating is winter ready.

• Keep your gas service appointment. If you’re a Bournville Village Trust, we check your home’s gas appliances every year to make sure they’re working as they should. When you’re offered an appointment, please keep it. If it’s not convenient, contact us to rearrange.
• Check your boiler pressure. We’ll do this as part of your gas service, but you can also check the pressure. Make sure your pressure gauge is between 1-1.5 bar. If the pressure is too low or high, you may need to repressurise your boiler. If you’re unsure how to do this, please call us on 0300 333 6540 and we can talk you through it.
• Test your heating now. While it’s still mild, test your central heating. Make sure radiators warm thoroughly and there are no cold spots. Check for tell-tale signs something might be wrong like clanking or gurgling noises from your boiler.

If you’re a Bournville Village Trust and are concerned about your heating, or need support to use your boiler, call us on 0300 333 6540 or go to our report a repair page.