How central heating systems can prevent pipes freezing

Article date : 10/03/2010

 

While spring has now begun, what is now known to be the coldest UK winter in three decades has proved costly for many Britons and people may be keen to ensure the same is not the case next year.

According to Paragon, around 16,000 claims were made for burst pipes during January when the temperature plummeted and the figure for February is expected to be similar.

As a result, it is offering recommendations from Redbrick Landlords Insurance to homeowners and landlords to ensure that they do not find themselves facing a costly repair bill following a burst pipe.

It is recommended central heating systems are programmed to come on for set periods during the day and night, while a frost protection thermostat could also be useful.

Tony Armitage, Redbrick Landlords Insurance managing director, said: "Water can cause as much damage as a serious fire and the speed with which it can cause complete devastation is remarkable."

Modernising central heating systems may also see them coping better with the cold, which may mean consumers wish to take part in the government's ongoing boiler scrappage scheme.

Written by Jasper Cullen

 

Back to central heating system news index

 

More Central Heating System news...

• [22-07-2010]  Brits 'spending £18,500 annually on bills'
• [22-07-2010]  Disabled man 'left without central heating'
• [21-07-2010]  Cheapest energy bills 'disappearing'
• [21-07-2010]  Brits 'turn down central heating systems to save money'
• [15-07-2010]  Least efficient homes 'require new central heating systems'
• [06-07-2010]  Are energy sales set to end?
• [06-07-2010]  How Brits have lived up to the 10:10 pledge
• [05-07-2010]  Information 'key to improving energy efficiency'
• [02-07-2010]  Will energy bills changes lead to improved central heating systems?
• [01-07-2010]  Precautions with central heating systems when building garden office

 

Click here to return to the Central Heating News