Don’t wait for frost on the windows to realise your heating system needs attention. Autumn is the ideal time to check, service, and optimise your setup — whether you use a boiler or heat pumps in Cardiff.
Here’s how to get your system ready before the cold creeps in.
📚 What You’ll Learn:
👉 1. Run a Full System Test
👉 2. Bleed Radiators and Check Pressure
👉 3. Update Your Thermostat Schedule
👉 4. Clear Vents and Outdoor Units
👉 5. Book Your Annual Heating Service
✅ 1. Run a Full System Test
Turn on your heating for 15–30 minutes:
🌡️ Check radiator temps
🔊 Listen for strange sounds
💡 Watch for error messages
💧 2. Bleed Radiators and Check Pressure
Air pockets and pressure drops reduce efficiency.
🧰 Bleed all radiators (top floor first)
📊 Top up pressure if it’s under 1 bar
🔁 Recheck after system is running
🕒 3. Update Your Thermostat Schedule
Switch from summer to winter mode:
📅 Set up daily heating schedules
📉 Lower overnight temps
📱 Sync with smart controls
🧹 4. Clear Vents and Outdoor Units
Dust and debris = airflow problems.
✅ Clean heat pump filters
🌿 Trim back foliage from outdoor units
🧼 Dust vents and grills indoors
🔧 5. Book Your Annual Heating Service
Avoid winter breakdowns with a full system check:
🛠️ Boiler or heat pump service
🧯 Safety tests
🔧 Efficiency tuning
✅ Final Thought
Autumn maintenance is simple — and saves you headaches down the line.
Need help getting your system ready?
Contact Right Fit Heating to schedule your seasonal check-up today.
