Snow reason to panic?
It may be said that there is nothing Britons enjoy discussing more than the weather, with summer heat waves, winter cold snaps, gale-force winds and flooding regularly making the headlines several times each year.
And this week has certainly given people something to talk about, as the UK saw inches of snow falling across it in a thick blanket, schools closing and employees opting to work from the warmth of their own home.
Many kids will have enjoyed time away from school building snowmen, having snowball fights and going sledging, while parents may have been pleased to see their little ones getting out of the house and away from the television or computer.
And while the snow came too late for a white Christmas, there are very few feelings that can beat enjoying a cosy night indoors as a family, away from the chilly winter weather outside.
However, with the Met Office confirming yesterday (February 5th) that the snow was set to continue, with falls of between two and five cm set for the south and south-east of the UK and 20 cm possible in the Cotswolds, Chilterns and North Downs, this winter wonderland may come at a cost.
Homeowners who have not checked that their boilers and central heating systems are in good working order could end up left out in the cold at a time when they most need to be warm.
The Energy Saving Trust notes on its website that the current lifespan of a boiler is 15 years, meaning that for anyone who has not had theirs service and believes it to exceed this age should be booking in a service with a boiler engineer as soon as possible.
Not only could an old boiler be at an increased risk of breaking down and leaving a property with no heating, it could also pose a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Due to this, homeowners may also use the cold weather as a prompt to consider replacing their old gas boiler with a highly-efficient condensing type, which the Trust claims could significantly cut a property's carbon emissions - with boilers accounting for 60 per cent of the emissions in a gas-heated home - and save up to £275 a year on energy bills.
Furthermore, the use of heating controls can ensure that a property is kept at a consistent and comfortable temperature, while switching off when a room in unoccupied and preventing the use of excess energy.
But it is not only a home's heating appliances that should be given a once over as the temperature plummets.
The AA revealed earlier this week that across the
During the winter, cold weather, such as that currently being experienced, can cause the water in pipes to freeze and expand.
As a result, the pipes can burst and cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to both the building and its contents.
By keeping the central heating on a low temperature of around 12 degrees Celsius when a house is unoccupied, Britons can be left safe in the knowledge that they will not be arriving back to a flooded home.
However, for homeowners who wish to stay warm and reduce their emissions, there may soon be a heating device available.

Energy efficiency appears to be increasingly becoming a buzz word on people's lips, with everyone from politicians, to journalists to musicians informing Britons of the benefits of going green.
Britons may wish to take steps to make their homes greener, such as by purchasing a new condensing boiler or renewable energy technology including solar panels and ground source heat pumps as even the Queen is now looking to encourage the UK to become more energy efficient.
As more Britons look to reduce their own impact on the environment by going green, leading an eco-friendly lifestyle is increasingly becoming the mainstream, one writer has asserted.
Britons keen to go green but concerned about the costs involved in carrying out such home improvements may soon find that help is at hand.
Renewable energy technology, such as air source heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar panels, are becoming increasingly popular as Britons look to do their bit to lower their carbon emissions and help prevent climate change.
The government needs to take steps to offer vital support to the thousands of families and households in the UK currently being affected by fuel poverty, one sector commentator has claimed.
With the UK in a recession and the credit crunch continuing to bite, romance may be the last thing on the mind of many Britons.
It may be said that there is nothing Britons enjoy discussing more than the weather, with summer heat waves, winter cold snaps, gale-force winds and flooding regularly making the headlines several times each year.
After weeks of rain, grey skies, howling winds and even snow in some parts of the UK, it may finally feel as though the beginnings of spring are finally in the air.
It may be said that there is nothing Britons enjoy discussing more than the weather, with summer heat waves, winter cold snaps, gale-force winds and flooding regularly making the headlines several times each year.
Climbers and walkers can worry less about eating yellow snow in the French Alps, thanks to the installation of two public toilets on the highest mountain in the range.
With the winter weather now here and snow on the ground and still falling in much of the UK, Britons have been advised to take steps to keep their properties dry.
As snow continues to fall across the country and with more forecast on the way, many Britons may feel they have no choice but to turn up their central heating system and leave their radiators running longer.
With much of the UK being hit by freezing temperatures and even snow over the weekend, Britons have been advised to ensure they keep their central heating running.
With cold weather and even snow predicted to be on the way, Britons have been advised to take precautions to stop their water pipes from freezing, which can include leaving central heating running.
As snow fell across parts of the UK today (December 2nd) it is fair to say that winter is well and truly here to stay over the next few months.
As the cold snap continues across the UK, many people may enjoy snuggling up in their cosy home and then awaking to see that a blanket of frost or snow has transformed their garden into a winter wonderland.
After weeks of rain, grey skies, howling winds and even snow in some parts of the UK, it may finally feel as though the beginnings of spring are finally in the air.
Heating product manufacturer Danfoss has announced the release of its Efit 850 thermostat.

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