Heating experts have shared some useful tips to stop your boiler breaking down as the cold weather continues.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow, ahead of flurries and freezing conditions expected next week. Millions of North East and Scottish residents will be affected by the warnings for Monday and Tuesday (March 6 and 7).
Now householders are being warned about one particular issue likely to affect them. Experts say that insufficiently insulated condensate pipes are likely to freeze up and cause boilers to stop working.