Is Your Worcester Home Winter-Ready? 🍂

October is the month most of us in Worcester finally admit defeat and pop the heating back on. But before the frosty mornings really set in, it’s worth giving your home a quick once-over to make sure it’s ready for the season ahead.
Here’s our simple homeowner checklist to get your Worcester home winter-ready:

Bleed Your Radiators: Radiators can sometimes feel warm at the bottom but cold at the top, they may have trapped air inside. Bleeding them will get the hot water flowing properly again, helping your heating system work more efficiently.

Check Your Boiler Pressure: Low pressure is one of the most common issues we see across Worcester homes in autumn. If your pressure gauge is below 1 bar, your boiler may struggle to heat the house. Topping it up is usually a quick fix—but if the pressure keeps dropping, it’s time to call us.

Test Your Thermostat: It’s easy to forget about your thermostat until you really need it. Set it a couple of degrees higher than room temperature and check your heating kicks in. If not, it could be a wiring, sensor or battery issue.

Draught-Proof Your Home: Older Worcester properties—especially those along the Severn or tucked into the Malvern slopes—can be notorious for draughts. Check around windows, doors, and chimneys. Simple fixes like draught excluders or new seals can make a huge difference in keeping the warmth in (and your bills down).

Tackle Damp Early: With the misty mornings rolling over the Severn and cooler evenings settling in, autumn is prime time for damp to creep into homes. Make sure rooms are well ventilated, wipe down condensation, and don’t block air vents.

Need a Hand: From bleeding radiators to full boiler services, the Elgar Services team is here to make sure your Worcester home is warm, safe, and energy-efficient this winter. 

Get in touch today and we’ll help you get winter-ready!