Who is responsible for bleeding radiators

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There have been a few replies since I last visited, I'll try to answer some questions.

I would bleed it at the start of the winter when I first used it, if required (not always), and then maybe again once or twice through winter. This is North of Scotland so assume 6 months for winter. I've never had to use the heating in May but if they're using it year round they may have to bleed it another couple of times. Certainly not excessive in my opinion.

The water that comes out is never dirty and the hall is laminate.

I'm not sure of the tenants age, just that they are short term and will then be going on to buy a place. I got the impression this wasn't the first time they had rented because there were previous references checked.

My agent was aware that the radiator required bleeding and knew there was a key left so they should have noted this. They're next to useless though so I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't inform the tenant.

I've asked the agent if they gave a reason for not wanting to do it so when they come back to me maybe I'll have a clearer picture.

With regards to tyres, my mother once got a puncture and had never changed a wheel before, so she read the instruction manual in the car and did it herself. I guess some people like to solve problems themselves, whereas others would rather get someone else to do it regardless of whether they capable.

theartfullodger

As this is Scotland then the law is different (you presumably knew??). And you have the wonderful services of PRHP to help sort of LL/tenant disputes.. (which you told the tenant about as you are legally required to do that). Use PRHP (AFTER you have attempted but failed to resolve matters, with documentary evidence (letter, emails etc ..) ..)

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theartfullodger wrote: »

As this is Scotland then the law is different (you presumably knew??). And you have the wonderful services of PRHP to help sort of LL/tenant disputes.. (which you told the tenant about as you are legally required to do that). Use PRHP (AFTER you have attempted but failed to resolve matters, with documentary evidence (letter, emails etc ..) ..)

I don't think this is ever going to be a matter for the PRHP. If the tenant is adamant they won't bleed the radiator then I'll see if I can get someone to drop in and show them how to do it, so they can do it themselves next time.

Guest101

jimbog wrote: »

A tricky job - especially on the side of the road even if you have a couple of spoons to hand. Far easier to change the wheel and leave it to be repaired at a garage

Amateur

Homeagain

anselld wrote: »

If it is a conventional gravity system and you left them a key and instructions then I would expect them to do it.

It can be more tricky on a Combi system when you bleed the rads you need to re-pressurise the boiler and sometimes that needs a special key/tools etc. Even so, they are designed for owner/occupier to do themselves following the user manual so why wouldn't a tenant do likewise?

I am a tenant and I do many, many repairs etc around this house. It is old and very neglected but I hate bothering the LL. I have been thinking of bleeding the radiators, someone has showed me how to do it but your post has me worried. I have no clue about boilers - do you think I should call the agents? I would hate to mess this up. It would be just my luck after all the money I have put into making this house a home.

Pixie5740

Rule Number 1, do not spend your own money repairing things unless you broke them. Yes, it's your home but if push comes to shove your landlord can have you removed from the property fairly easily.

Bleeding radiators is a piece of cake. Topping up water in the boiler is a piece of cake. Especially with so many videos on YouTube showing you how to go about these simple tasks.