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Experts are urging households in the UK to carry out two simple jobs before winter that could save them £700.

Ahead of temperatures dropping, there are certain tasks that people need to undergo to prepare their homes for the winter season.

A study of 2,000 adults found that 37 percent have previously overlooked bleeding their radiators before the first cold snap, making them less efficient and putting unnecessary strain on the boiler when it comes to switching the heating on.

Then, when the temperature finally dropped, 59 percent said their radiators didn’t work as expected – leading to an average repair bill of £330.

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Meanwhile, 31 percent admitted they’ve skipped their annual boiler service, and more than ha

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