UK households urged to make 1 radiator change to stop pipes freezing in December

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With temperatures clearly plummeting in December, many households are increasingly relying on their heating systems, meaning radiators are working overtime, and everyone wants them operating at peak efficiency . Yet, something many may not realise is that during the chillier months, there's a particular setting you should be using to stop pipes from freezing solid.

Despite using our radiators daily when the weather turns bitter, not everyone understands what the various settings actually mean or knows the optimal temperature to set them at. Fortunately, consumer specialists at Which? UK have offered some crucial home maintenance guidance to help maintain your heating system in tip-top conditi