Issues with central heating policy and other shenanigans ..

[Fatbenny]

More the point, some SAY they do but really don't!



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[Fatbenny]

So , things seem to have got slightly worse.
The same thing seems to be happening to the rad next to my boiler .
What also seems to happen , is that the rad in the hallway seems to go cold at times .The rad next to the boiler gets cold behind the rad at the bottom . Also I have to try to get the boiler to turn on again by adjusting the thermostat in the hallway by turning the dial below 20 degrees and then above 20 degrees ( it clicks after 20 degrees ). I was under the impression that the boiler is always on once I turn the dial past 20 degrees . It doesn't seem to be the case.
The thermostat is a Drayton combi -stat .

So, the questions I now have : do I contact the heating Co I have contract with ,and just let them turn up and sort out the problem ?
I assume it's best not to get the builder to replace rads ?
Also , any idea what the problem is ?

How costly is it ? Over £450 ?

Thank you

 

[Riley]

It’s likely that the stat is satisfied and you’re going further than 20°c

 

[Fatbenny]

Update: yesterday , I decided to text mr builder and arrange for him to replace the two rads. A few moments later, would you believe I get a call from the boiler people . They asked again what the problem was. I was polite as always and repeated everything . Apparently , they are going to get an engineer out to have a look . If / when they show up , I will go for the cheaper option . Mr builder seems favourite a this stage .
I now have another concern, with my boiler. Another thread is being started
Thanks ...

 

[Riley]

I would ask in fact what each is offering don’t go cheapest go for the quote that does it right

 

[Fatbenny]

I would ask in fact what each is offering don’t go cheapest go for the quote that does it right

Thanks Riley .
Good point

 

[Riley]

Go for the one that offers correct installation, balancing of the system and a dose of inhibitor

 

[Fatbenny]

Will do . Thanks again