Get Home Ready For Winter, 247 Home Rescue Warns Brits

Oct. 2, 2014 - PRLog -- Home emergencies, including boiler breakdowns and burst pipes, are particularly commonplace over the winter, as sub-zero temperatures put domestic plumbing supplies under intense stress.

247 Home Rescue, a home emergency cover, appliance cover and boiler cover firm from the UK, is advising people to take steps now, while the temperature is still relatively high, to prevent emergencies from occurring over the winter.

Kevin Burke, spokesperson for 247 Home Rescue, said:

"You might have already taken steps to protect yourself from the upcoming winter, but have you protected your home?

"Boilers and other heating appliances should be serviced before the winter so households can keep their central heating and hot water on without any hassle when the weather is cold. Flues and vents should be cleared and chimneys should be swept.

"Drains and gutters should be cleared of debris to ensure water can flow through them properly, and fallen leaves should be cleared away from gardens.

"You should also drain your outside taps and protect them with a tap cover, and remove and store any hanging baskets or garden furniture.

"The run-up to winter is also a great time for people to make their homes more energy-efficient - there's still time to get your loft and wall insulated and any holes that let in draughts patched up.

"If you prepare your home for winter today, you can stay safe, secure and warm when it is cold and treacherous outside."

Notes for editors

247 Home Rescue (http://247homerescue.co.uk) is based in Accrington and offers boiler cover, appliance cover and home emergency cover to people from every region of the UK. To contact them, dial 01254 355535.