Well it’s getting to that time of year, when we need to start thinking about getting our homes winter ready. We have for the past few years had very severe winters, so it is really starting to dawn on us that we need to be more prepared than we used to be. People in Ireland have had so many problems with burst pipes, flooding, getting snowed in and icy conditions that house maintenance is becoming a vital part of getting Winter prepared. Heating is one of the more vital parts of Winter and keeping ourselves warm, so it’s worth ensuring your heating systems are maintained. Some of the things to keep in mind are :

• Gas Boiler Maintenance
• Oil Boilers and having enough oil in your oil tank
• Your heating systems being Winter Ready
• Your back boiler serviced
• Chimney Cleaning

You can plan to have your gas boiler, oil boiler or back boiler serviced in time for the Winter. Central Heating has to be a prority for all of us. If we are snowed in, well at least we can keep warm. Having a cosy fire can help us to cope with being house bound. So then of course general maintenance work should be on our “to do” list also, including chimney cleaning. Finding a good chimney cleaner is a great find.

Check out our list here at rentandhire.ie of services available for you to hire to get yourself Winter Ready. It’s always a good and safe idea to call in the experts.

Also have a look at a great Irish website, launched by the Irish Government called http://www.winterready.ie/ where they give practical advice on Road Safety, your Health, Farming Community, Business Sector, Transport and of course your Home for the coming cold months ahead.

Keep warm and safe this Winter!