When it comes to staying warm in winter, even the most well-meaning homeowners can unknowingly make costly mistakes. Whether you use a traditional boiler or one of the latest heat pumps in Cardiff, small missteps can lead to cold rooms, high bills, and unnecessary wear on your system.
At Right Fit Heating, we see these errors all the time — but the good news is, they’re easy to fix.
📚 What You’ll Learn:
👉 Mistake #1: Ignoring Regular Servicing
👉 Mistake #2: Overheating the Home
👉 Mistake #3: Blocking Radiators or Vents
👉 Mistake #4: Not Upgrading Inefficient Systems
🧰 Mistake #1: Ignoring Regular Servicing
Skipping annual maintenance is a shortcut to future problems.
🛠️ Reduced system efficiency
💸 Higher energy bills
🚨 Greater risk of breakdowns — usually when it’s freezing outside
✅ Book a service once a year (especially before winter)
✅ Whether it’s a boiler or a heat pump, our expert engineers can spot issues early
🌡️ Mistake #2: Overheating the Home
Many homeowners set their thermostats too high, thinking it’ll heat the house faster — but that’s not how it works.
❌ Cranking the heat doesn’t warm your home quicker
📉 It causes energy waste and temperature swings
💷 You’ll pay more for heat you don’t need
✅ Ideal comfort range: 18–21°C
✅ Use smart controls to schedule temperatures by time of day
🪑 Mistake #3: Blocking Radiators or Vents
If heat can’t flow freely, it can’t do its job properly.
🛋️ Sofas or beds pushed up against radiators
🧺 Laundry or storage in front of vents
📦 Cluttered boiler cupboards with poor airflow
✅ Keep a clear 20–30cm gap in front of radiators
✅ Use reflective panels to bounce heat back into the room
♻️ Mistake #4: Not Upgrading Inefficient Systems
That 20-year-old boiler might still work, but at what cost?
📈 Older systems can waste 30%+ of energy
💥 Constant repairs add up
🏡 Poor performance in larger or newer homes
✅ Modern condensing boilers or heat pumps in Cardiff
are far more efficient
✅ Government grants may cover part of the upgrade
✅ Smart tech integration means better control & savings
✅ Final Thought
Avoiding these four mistakes can make a huge difference to your comfort and energy usage this winter. If your heating isn’t keeping up — or your bills keep climbing — it’s time to rethink your system.
Need help diagnosing a heating issue?
Get in touch with Right Fit Heating for honest advice, reliable servicing, and efficient system upgrades.
