27/10/2026
🧳 Going away as the weather gets colder?
It can be tempting to switch the heating off completely while you're away, but during colder weather that's not always the best idea.
Before you leave:
🏠 Consider maintaining a low background temperature rather than switching the heating off completely
❄️ Check whether your boiler has a frost-protection setting
🌡️ Make sure your thermostat and heating controls are set appropriately
💧 Don't switch the boiler off if doing so disables its frost protection
📖 Check your boiler manufacturer's instructions if you're unsure how its frost protection works
Keeping some protection in place can help reduce the risk of frozen pipes and other cold-weather problems while your home is empty.
Follow Tolmans for more practical heating advice throughout winter.