British Gas has urged homeowners to run boilers for 15 minutes every few weeks this autumn to avoid costly winter repairs.

British Gas has issued a stark warning to UK homeowners, cautioning that they could face an unexpected £350 bill if they fail to take action soon. The energy supplier emphasises that autumn is the crucial period for maintaining and servicing boilers to avoid costly winter breakdowns.

British Gas warned that neglecting to run your boiler could lead to expensive problems, with repair costs reaching as much as £350 amid the Cost of Living crisis.

British Gas has told customers with smart meters they could earn some money back. Households are used to paying too much for their gas and electricity, with prices to rise again in October. But people are being told there are ways to keep costs down. One of these is using gas and electricity outside of peak times.

Morning all and welcome to Metro’s money blog, where we’re sharing a major warning which could leave you at risk of a £350 bill. British Gas is urging people to turn on their boiler for 15 minutes or so every few weeks during the autumn – even if it’s not cold enough to put the heating on.

British Gas has urged some of its customers to take action before energy bills go up on October 1. The Energy Price Cap is being raised from next month, pushing up charges for millions of households.

Samsung has expanded on its partnership with British Gas, first introduced at the beginning of this year, to help households across the UK reduce their energy consumption — and save on monthly bills.