These proactive steps will ensure your home stays warm and comfortable, and your heating system performs at optimum efficiency all winter long ...

Put a towel down under your radiator to collect any water that may drip out, or you can use a bucket if you prefer. Use your radiator key to turn the valve. This is usually located in one of the ...

As the colder months draw near, you'll start depending on your central heating to maintain a cosy home. But before switching the radiators on, it's worth bleeding them to get rid of any air that's ...

Boiler pressure is too high when the gauge dial reaches the 'red zone' (Getty) (Image: Getty) Your boiler pressure is too high when the gauge dial has gone into the 'red zone' (bar three or above) and ...