21/07/2026
🐝 Why You Should Still Run Your Boiler During the Summer! 🐝
This is a Worcester Bosch boiler we attended recently… and believe it or not, it’s less than a year old!
The customer hadn’t used their heating since April, and during that time a colony of wasps found a way inside the boiler and built this enormous nest around the heat exchanger.
The first clue we had? As soon as I removed the front cover, I was attacked by a swarm of angry wasps! Safe to say I wasn’t expecting that on a routine breakdown call! 😅
Thankfully, Worcester Bosch have agreed to replace the damaged internal components, saving the customer from what could have been a very expensive repair.
💡 Top Tip: Even in the summer, switch your heating on for 10–15 minutes every couple of weeks.
Doing this helps:
✅ Keep the pump and valves from seizing.
✅ Identify faults before winter arrives.
✅ Keep the boiler circulating and in regular use.
✅ Reduce the chance of insects making your boiler their new home!
A boiler that’s left unused for months is far more likely to develop problems just when you need it most.
If your boiler hasn’t been serviced recently, or you’d like peace of mind before winter, give Afterglow Plumbing & Heating Ltd a call. We’re Worcester Bosch Accredited Installers covering Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
📞 Don’t wait until the first cold morning of the year to find out your boiler has a problem!
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