Experts are urging households to carry out crucial boiler checks during September before the weather turns colder.

Families will soon begin switching on the heating once again after months of being out of action over the summer.

And that's when some homeowners could see problems arise.

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When a boiler springs back into action after months of lying dormant, this is a common time for issues to arise.

Problems could include loss of pressure, sludge build-up, stuck valves and air locks.

Industry experts advise homes get a boiler service during September if they haven't had one recently to ensure everything's working as it should

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