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New Radiators required??
alb066
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Got a new combi fitted 3yrs ago, it has been 'playing' up for the last 3 months, i have 3 visits from the company who fitted the boiler, who have now advised my radiators and pipework are 'clogged'.
I asked if they could be flushed but answer was no as they are the original radiators from house built 25 yrs ago and need updating..
anyone got an idea on how much 8 radiators will cost to be supplied and fitted? or do I seek a 2nd opinion..[the boiler cost me £3k and left me skint, and I dont want to have to shell out even more if I can help it!!]
I asked if they could be flushed but answer was no as they are the original radiators from house built 25 yrs ago and need updating..
anyone got an idea on how much 8 radiators will cost to be supplied and fitted? or do I seek a 2nd opinion..[the boiler cost me £3k and left me skint, and I dont want to have to shell out even more if I can help it!!]
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I have changed my C H boiler three times.
Three of the rads are from the original installation in 1969.
Never had a problem!I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.0 -
They are probably just trying their luck.
I flushed the radiators in my house. I don't know how old they were, as they were already in the house when we moved in, but easily over 25 years.
We drained the system, took the radiators off and flushed them in the garden with a hose. After putting the radiators back on, when the put some cleaner in the system for a couple of hours. Heating has been working fine since we did that.
It's not a difficult DIY job, just messy. Also, be careful when taking the radiators off as they are probably rusty around the joints.0
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