Keep your boiler clean

While most boilers come with a cover for exposed parts, dust can get inside.

Cleaning that away "pays dividends in the long run", Ms Flowers said, adding that people will "prevent its tubes and pipes from getting clogged up, which can hamper its performance and cause higher heating bills".

She added: "To prevent dust settling on your boiler, give its outer housing a once-over whenever you clean the house.

"The interior can be taken care of during servicing – never attempt to do that bit yourself. Cleaning the outsides of your pipes and radiators is a good idea, too."

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