Getting Winter Ready
As the winter season approaches, there are things you can do to ensure that your home is ready to withstand a cold snap. To help you prepare, we’ve drawn up some useful steps to ensure your home is ready to weather the cold months ahead:
- Switch on your heating and make sure the radiators are warming up properly. If not, it may be a good time to bleed the radiators. If you have a problem or your boiler needs maintenance, please raise a repair on My HomeHub.
- Bleed your radiators
This works to remove trapped air and ensure even heating throughout your home. There are lots of handy videos on YouTube to show you how to bleed your radiators. Here’s one we’ve found from British Gas.
- How to help keep your water pipes from freezing
Keeping your heating on, even at low temperatures, and running water regularly will help to prevent the water in your pipes from freezing.
- Prevent condensation, damp and mould
Ventilation is key to help avoid a build-up of warm, damp air in your home. For more information on tackling damp and mould this winter, visit our Health and Safety page.
- Test any smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Seasonal safety checks are very important. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working and replace the batteries if needed.
By following these steps, you can ensure your home is ready to weather the cold months ahead while keeping you and your family safe throughout the winter season. For all general enquiries, managing your tenancy, repairs and booking appointments, the quickest and easiest way to get in touch is MyHomeHub or via contact@fairhive.co.uk.
Repairs can be reported on our 24/7 repairs line: 0800 542 8904.
