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flag UK energy firm Octopus Energy advises homeowners to check boiler pressure to avoid higher heating bills.

flag As winter cold snaps worsen, UK energy provider Octopus Energy is urging homeowners to perform a quick two-minute boiler check to avoid higher heating bills. flag Experts warn that improper boiler pressure—either too low or too high—can cause inefficient heating, leading to increased gas use and wasted energy. flag Low pressure, often due to bleeding radiators without repressurizing or leaking pipes, results in lukewarm radiators and weak hot water. flag The fix is simple: check the pressure gauge when the boiler is cold (1.0–1.5 bar) or heating (around 2.0 bar), then adjust by topping up water or bleeding a radiator if needed. flag Octopus Energy says this basic maintenance could save money during peak heating periods.

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