Spring is officially teasing us here in Swindon. While we’re all looking forward to seeing the crocuses at Lydiard Park, March is actually the "danger zone" for home heating. It’s that awkward month where we oscillate between "bright sunshine" and "sudden frost," putting a unique strain on your boiler.
Here is your March guide to keeping your home efficient and your bills dropping as the temperature (hopefully) rises.
Here is your March guide to keeping your home efficient and your bills dropping as the temperature (hopefully) rises.
1. The "Spring Shift" Thermostat Trick
As the days get longer, your house naturally warms up through the windows. Now is the time to dial your thermostat down by just 1°C.
Most people don't notice the difference in comfort, but you’ll likely notice a 10% reduction in your energy usage. If you have a smart thermostat, check your "Away" settings—with the weather improving, you might be out enjoying the Ridgeway more often!
2. Don’t Ghost Your Radiators
We tend to start turning radiators off in spare rooms this month. A word of advice: don't shut them off entirely for weeks on end. Pin valves can seize up if left closed and cold for too long.
* The Pro Move: Turn them to the lowest "frost" setting instead. This keeps a tiny bit of movement in the system and prevents a headache when the next cold snap hits.
3. Why March is the Savvy Month for a Service
Most Swindon homeowners wait until September or October to book their annual boiler service. The result? Long wait times and "emergency" pricing.
Why book with MPS Heating now?
* Availability: We can usually get to you much faster in the spring.
* Prevention: Winter is tough on boilers. A March service catches the wear and tear caused by the December/January freeze before it turns into a total breakdown.
* Efficiency: Ensure you aren't burning extra gas through the tail end of spring.
Local Spotlight: Hard Water & Your Pipes
Being in Swindon, we deal with some of the hardest water in the UK. Over the winter, limescale can build up rapidly inside your heat exchanger. If you’ve noticed your boiler is making a "kettling" (whistling) sound lately, it’s likely a March scale build up.
> Quick Tip: If you don't have a magnetic scale filter installed, March is a great time to add one. It’s a small investment that can add years to your boiler's lifespan.
Looking to the Future?
If your boiler struggled to keep up this winter, don't wait until it dies in the middle of next Christmas.
Ready to get your home "Spring-Ready"?
Give the MPS Heating team a call or send us a message to book your spring health check.
As the days get longer, your house naturally warms up through the windows. Now is the time to dial your thermostat down by just 1°C.
Most people don't notice the difference in comfort, but you’ll likely notice a 10% reduction in your energy usage. If you have a smart thermostat, check your "Away" settings—with the weather improving, you might be out enjoying the Ridgeway more often!
2. Don’t Ghost Your Radiators
We tend to start turning radiators off in spare rooms this month. A word of advice: don't shut them off entirely for weeks on end. Pin valves can seize up if left closed and cold for too long.
* The Pro Move: Turn them to the lowest "frost" setting instead. This keeps a tiny bit of movement in the system and prevents a headache when the next cold snap hits.
3. Why March is the Savvy Month for a Service
Most Swindon homeowners wait until September or October to book their annual boiler service. The result? Long wait times and "emergency" pricing.
Why book with MPS Heating now?
* Availability: We can usually get to you much faster in the spring.
* Prevention: Winter is tough on boilers. A March service catches the wear and tear caused by the December/January freeze before it turns into a total breakdown.
* Efficiency: Ensure you aren't burning extra gas through the tail end of spring.
Local Spotlight: Hard Water & Your Pipes
Being in Swindon, we deal with some of the hardest water in the UK. Over the winter, limescale can build up rapidly inside your heat exchanger. If you’ve noticed your boiler is making a "kettling" (whistling) sound lately, it’s likely a March scale build up.
> Quick Tip: If you don't have a magnetic scale filter installed, March is a great time to add one. It’s a small investment that can add years to your boiler's lifespan.
Looking to the Future?
If your boiler struggled to keep up this winter, don't wait until it dies in the middle of next Christmas.
Ready to get your home "Spring-Ready"?
Give the MPS Heating team a call or send us a message to book your spring health check.
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