British Gas is advising homeowners to turn on their boilers for 10 to 15 minutes every few weeks during the autumn, even if it’s not cold enough to require heating.

This simple maintenance step could prevent costly breakdowns, potentially saving customers hundreds of pounds in repair bills.

A spokesperson from British Gas warned that neglecting to run your boiler could lead to expensive problems, with repair costs reaching as much as £350.

“Even though you (hopefully) won’t need your heating…