Following an analysis of five years’ worth of data from heating specialists Boiler Guide, it has revealed the days of each year where boiler repair enquiries have been consistently high, leading to increased waiting times and higher prices for homeowners.
Topping the list for the busiest days was the 12th and 11th December and 20th and 21st November, with the most emergency callouts across the five years for a heating engineer.
David Holmes, founder of Boiler Guide: “If this research teaches us anything it’s that making sure your heating system is in full working order ahead of the winter months can save homeowners time, money and an awful lot of hassle.
“The last thing a homeowner wants is for their heating system to fail in the middle of winter, however, as this research shows, heating engineers are at their busiest during the winter months. Only a single day out of the top 10 busiest falls outside November and December which isn’t good news if your heating system fails at this time of year.
“In contrast to the busiest days, heating engineers are most available during the summer. And while the central heating isn’t often the first thing on the minds of many homeowners during this time of year, it’s evidently the best time of year to arrange an appointment with a heating engineer. That way homeowners can be confident their heating system will be up to the task of keeping the property warm throughout the winter.”
The days with the least callouts were 23rd December, 23rd June and 14th May, Boiler Guide found.