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Night storage heater problems

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  • albyota
    albyota Posts: 1,106 Forumite
    does it look like this?

    XT.jpg





    then get rid of it.......get a new one....
    There are three types of people in this world...those that can count ...and those that can't! ;)

    * The Bitterness of Low Quality is Long Remembered after the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten!
  • holmesgroove
    holmesgroove Posts: 81 Forumite
    Yeah, it's this style, but not this colour. I wish I could afford a new one, but I can't. No other options then?
  • albyota
    albyota Posts: 1,106 Forumite
    If it is the XT24 (3.4kW) there are three or four elements inside it, its just possible that the one or more of the elements have blown..... you can still get replacement elements but they cost £20 - £30 each plus the cost of getting someone in (if you are not up to it yourself) a new storage heater to replace it is around

    DX XL24NDimplex XL24N - 3.4kW Storage Heater Willow - White £345.75
    There are three types of people in this world...those that can count ...and those that can't! ;)

    * The Bitterness of Low Quality is Long Remembered after the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten!
  • albyota
    albyota Posts: 1,106 Forumite
    What is the size of the living room.....Width by Length in metres?

    by the way, please don't be tempted by any other type of oil/fan/convector heater because at peak day time rate it will cost you an absolute fortune to run.
    There are three types of people in this world...those that can count ...and those that can't! ;)

    * The Bitterness of Low Quality is Long Remembered after the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten!
  • holmesgroove
    holmesgroove Posts: 81 Forumite
    I appreciate what you're saying. It looks like ti's gonna be a cold winter then for me! There's no way I can afford any of this. Thanks for your help.
  • albyota
    albyota Posts: 1,106 Forumite
    You have not said whether the flat is rented or purchased.....if rented....the landlord is responsible.
    There are three types of people in this world...those that can count ...and those that can't! ;)

    * The Bitterness of Low Quality is Long Remembered after the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten!
  • holmesgroove
    holmesgroove Posts: 81 Forumite
    albyota wrote: »
    What is the size of the living room.....Width by Length in metres?

    by the way, please don't be tempted by any other type of oil/fan/convector heater because at peak day time rate it will cost you an absolute fortune to run.

    I've no idea. I've had to come to my folks because the flat's too cold. I only moved in October 1st and am waiting for the prepayment meter to be changed(Nov 20th as it stands)
  • holmesgroove
    holmesgroove Posts: 81 Forumite
    albyota wrote: »
    You have not said whether the flat is rented or purchased.....if rented....the landlord is responsible.

    Rented. I've contacted him about this, but he's dragging his heals!
  • The_Economist
    The_Economist Posts: 653 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    holmesgroove wrote: »
    Rented. I've contacted him about this, but he's dragging his heals!

    Right if he's dragging his heals then can you go down the legal route. If there is one.
    If i could i would, but i cannot so i wont, but maybe one day i will.
  • holmesgroove
    holmesgroove Posts: 81 Forumite
    The_Economist wrote: »
    Right if he's dragging his heals then can you go down the legal route. If there is one.

    I just wanted to see if there was a solution first and get all the information and advice that I could, but if it comes to it, I will find a way. Thanks again.
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