Your gas central heating system heats water using a gas boiler and then pumps hot water to your radiators and taps through a network of pipes. It’s the most popular way to heat our homes in the UK, and there’s a few key parts to keep an eye on to keep things running smoothly all year round.

1 ) Boiler – Needs servicing yearly and faults fixed quickly to avoid bigger problems down the line

2 ) Radiators – Replacing inefficient radiators spruce up your room and give you more heat. If your radiators aren’t that old but are slow to warm up, noisy or have cold spots then a powerflush may help

3 ) Pipework – A blockage may be caused by sludge going hard over time or an airlock. A powerflush or drain down may be needed

4 ) Thermostat – To save energy and make life easier, think about having a SMART thermostat installed. We love the Hive and Google Nest

5 ) Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV’s) – If you’re getting new radiators or replacing your boiler, it’s worth having TRV’s fitted which are a easy and affordable to control the temperature of a room without affecting the rest of the house