Connswater Homes Repair Manual

Heating Systems

If radiators are not heating up sufficiently it might be because air is trapped in them and you should try to bleed them. This is easily done with a Radiator Key . Be sure not to open the valve any more than is necessary to let the air out. When the hissing noise stops and the water appears, the radiator is free of air and the valve should be tightly closed. Please use a basin, large bowl or similar, to collect the drips, leaks etc from the radiator as this can be messy.

Thermostatic Valve

Central Heating Pump

With Central Heating Problems • What type of heating system do you have, and do you know the makers name and model number (it may be marked on it)? • What type of fuel does the system use (eg. Gas, electricity, solid fuel or oil)? • Have you tried to bleed the radiators? • Does your heating system also provide hot water, if so, are you without both water services? • Have you checked the thermostat, timer or fuses? • If a contractor attends and finds the fault was as a result of the tenant not having sufficient levels of fuel, or having adjusted the setting incorrectly this will be deemed a recoverable charge With All Heating Problems • Have you any alternative means of heating (or, if also affected, of obtaining hot water)? • Are there any persons with medical needs or very young or elderly people within the household? • Have you sufficient levels of gas or oil? • Have you tried to reset the system?

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