Autumn Is Here – Is Your Heating System Ready?
September marks the beginning of a change in how we use our homes. Mornings become cooler, evenings get darker and, before long, thermostats across South London will be switched back on.
At Gas Plumbing Solutions, we often tell customers that September is one of the best times to find out whether a boiler and heating system are ready for another heating season – before you're depending on them every day.
How to Get Your Boiler Ready for Winter
Getting your boiler ready for winter before temperatures drop can help identify heating problems early and reduce the risk of discovering a fault during the first cold spell.
Once temperatures begin to fall, boilers move from supplying mainly hot water during the summer to heating the home every day. That's often when faults that have gone unnoticed suddenly become obvious.
September is an ideal time to test your heating, check your boiler pressure, inspect your radiators and arrange a boiler service if one is due.
Get a FREE Smart Room Thermostat*
If your existing boiler is becoming unreliable, inefficient or simply reaching the end of its useful life, September gives you an opportunity to plan a replacement before winter demand increases.
A modern smart room thermostat gives you greater control over when your heating operates and the temperature of your home, helping you manage comfort and heating schedules more effectively.
*Offer applies to qualifying installations completed under the September promotion. Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends 30th September 2026.
How Much Does a New Boiler Cost?
This is one of the questions we're asked most frequently, but the answer depends on considerably more than the price of the boiler itself.
Boiler type, output, installation location, flue requirements, controls, the condition of your existing heating system and any necessary upgrades can all affect the final installation price.
That's why we've created our Online Boiler Calculator .
Answer a few questions about your home and heating requirements and you can quickly get an indication of the right boiler and potential installation cost.
Not ready to speak to anyone yet? That's absolutely fine. Start online and explore your options in your own time.
Get an Instant Boiler Estimate
Why Do We Offer FREE Boiler Surveys?
Some heating companies charge for home surveys, while others provide quotations entirely over the phone or ask customers to send photographs.
We can provide initial guidance remotely too, but when you're considering spending thousands of pounds on a new heating system, we believe there is real value in actually seeing the property.
That's why we offer FREE boiler installation surveys to homeowners within our local service area.
During a survey we can assess:
- Your existing boiler and heating system
- Heating and hot water requirements
- Boiler sizing and suitable options
- Heating controls
- Flue positioning and installation options
- Gas supply requirements
- The condition of existing pipework and system components
More importantly, it gives you the chance to speak directly with an experienced heating professional, ask questions and properly understand your options. There is no obligation to proceed.
Book My FREE Local Boiler Survey
Need a New Boiler? Explore Finance Options
Boilers don't always wait for the perfect financial moment to break down.
If your boiler needs replacing but you'd prefer not to pay the entire cost upfront, finance options are available on qualifying Gas Plumbing Solutions boiler installations, subject to status and applicable terms.
Rather than automatically delaying essential heating work, you can explore whether spreading the cost is appropriate for your circumstances.
View Boiler Finance OptionsGas Plumbing Solutions Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd, t/a Ideal4Finance. Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd is a credit broker and not a lender (FRN 703401). Finance available subject to status. The rate offered is always provisional and will depend upon your personal circumstances, the loan amount and the term.
Five Things to Check Before Turning Your Heating Back On
Before autumn gets properly underway, there are several simple checks homeowners can make before the heating starts running every day.
Are Your Heating Controls Ready for Autumn?
Heating timers and thermostats are easy to forget about during warmer weather, but September is a good time to check that everything is communicating correctly before daily heating use begins.
Check your schedules, replace thermostat batteries where required and make sure the temperatures programmed into the system still suit your household routine.
If you're upgrading your heating system, modern controls can provide greater flexibility and help avoid heating your home unnecessarily.
Don't Forget Your Hot Water Cylinder
Autumn preparation isn't only about boilers. If your property uses a hot water cylinder, this is also a good time to consider how well it is performing.
Poor hot water pressure, slow recovery, insufficient hot water or an ageing cylinder can all be reasons to have the system assessed.
Depending on your property and requirements, the solution could involve upgrading the controls, replacing an older cylinder or considering a modern unvented hot water system.
Explore Hot Water Cylinder Services
Could Your Heating System Benefit From a Power Flush?
If your radiators are slow to heat, have cold areas or the system has suffered circulation problems, the boiler itself may not necessarily be the cause.
Over time, sludge, magnetite and debris can accumulate inside central heating systems. This contamination can restrict circulation and place unnecessary strain on boilers and system components.
Professional power flushing can help remove contamination, improve circulation and prepare your system for heavier winter use.
We assess the condition of the system first and advise whether a power flush is genuinely appropriate rather than recommending one unnecessarily.
Find Out About Power Flushing
Get Your Boiler Serviced Before Winter
A boiler may have spent much of the summer producing only hot water. Autumn means it is about to return to considerably heavier use.
An annual service allows important operating and safety checks to be carried out and provides an opportunity to identify signs of deterioration before they develop into larger problems.
Keep Maintenance Organised
Our Boiler Service Care Plans provide a convenient way of keeping annual boiler maintenance organised, helping homeowners avoid forgetting important servicing.
View Boiler Care Plans →Don't Ignore Early Warning Signs
If your boiler is losing pressure, making unusual noises, displaying repeated fault codes or struggling to heat the property, arrange an assessment before the problem develops into an emergency winter breakdown.
Why Choose Gas Plumbing Solutions?
Gas Plumbing Solutions is an independent local heating company serving homeowners across Croydon, South Croydon and surrounding areas of South London.
Gas Safe Registered
Which? Trusted Trader
Highly Rated Locally
Boiler Specialists
Heating & Hot Water Experts
Whether you need a new boiler installation, boiler repair, servicing, power flushing, smart heating controls or a hot water cylinder upgrade, our team is here to help.
Thinking About a New Boiler? Start Your Way.
We've made it easy to take the next step without pressure. Choose the option that suits you.
Want an idea of cost?
Answer a few simple questions about your property using our online Boiler Calculator.
Get My Boiler Estimate →Want to spread the cost?
Explore finance options available for qualifying boiler installations.
Explore Boiler Finance →Want us to assess your system?
Arrange a FREE local boiler survey and discuss your options directly with an experienced heating professional.
Book My FREE Survey →Get Your Heating Ready Before the Cold Weather Arrives
September is the ideal time to check your boiler, review your heating controls and deal with problems before winter.
If you're considering replacing your boiler, remember that qualifying installations completed during September include a FREE Smart Room Thermostat*.
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*September smart thermostat offer ends 30th September 2026. Qualifying boiler installations only. Terms and conditions apply.