British Gas recommends all UK households do 'medieval' task this winter

British Gas recommends all UK households do 'medieval' task this winter View 3 Images

As the UK enters a cold snap, many households will have little option but to turn up their central heating to combat the freezing temperatures , which experts predict could plummet to as low as -9°C. Yet many people may not be maximising their radiators' efficiency.

A straightforward check can help ensure that home heating systems are performing at their best before the darker evenings and colder conditions arrive. Energy supplier British Gas suggests that cold spots on radiators could indicate a common issue that typically affects UK households every few years.

According to its website : "Check your radiators are heating to the top. If they aren't, the chances are you need to learn how to ble