changing from warm air heating to radiators

jimexbox

wallbash wrote: »

Another fan of warm air .

Why would anyone spend thousands to clutter house up with rads ( that might leak )

My only problem was with the dust!!! it happened when Buncefield blew up
Cleaned all the 'pipes' as well as blowing the side of the bath off :rotfl:

I took out a warm air system a couple of years ago, reason? In a 3 bed house I had no heating to the main bathroom, entrance hall and cloakroom and the third bedroom. I liked it, but if all your rooms dont come off the central ducting your in trouble.

The idea that rads take a lot of space is fiction too, plus they are handy for drying stuff. As an added benefit removing the central ducting which ran into the lounge created an larger area where a sofa could be placed.

Its not all cut and dry.

richardc1983

caddingtonfc wrote: »

Thanks for the reply, i have spoken to Potterton direct and apparently the part no longer exists....will any fan motor drive this system...as long as it fits?

yeh Potterton will get motors from standard supplier of motors.

You will be able to get any motor as long as it fits and is same voltage/wattage!

McKneff

Another fan of warm air heating here. Its instant and economical.
We looked into a wet system about 10 years ago and the new warm air boiler was around about the same price as a wet system. At the time we just didnt want the hassle of the house turned upside down as we were having a lot of hassle having a conservatory erected. Glad we stayed with the warm air system.

eightbit

I have a house with a warm air heating system and absolutely love it. No radiators (which would limit positioning of furniture), doesnt leak like hydronic/radiator systems, exteremly reliable, controllable and heats the house up from cold in just a few minutes. 90%+AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilisation Efficiency) ie. energy efficiency as good if not better than the latest wet/radiator system boilers.

In my opinion I wouldn't waste money on installing a radiator/wet system. There really is no need. Although, installers of such systems are likely to tell you different because they want your money!

Stan_Bell

Ive read with interest and amusment some of the comments regarding warm air heating and some of the untruths reported by some people on this site.
The truth about warm air heating is that it is alive and thriving.The range of air heaters available to replace heaters fitted in the 70,s and 80,s is vast.Furthermore all new heaters are fully Part L compliant (building regulations)
If you are considering a replacement of an existing heater it is a simple job and by far less expensive than a full system replacement using boiler and radiators.Additionally you must consider the life time costs of each system ie how long it will last ,how much will it cost to service and maintain.It is common for warm air heaters to last 25 years plus yet a modern boiler may only last 10 years.
Dont beleive it when installers tell you that parts are no longer available or that warm air heaters are not manufactured nowadays,or that they dont comply with building regs.It simply isnt true.
Check out comments from other readers of this site and you will find that warm air heating is many peoples prefered option.

richardc1983

Stan_Bell wrote: »

Dont beleive it when installers tell you that parts are no longer available or that warm air heaters are not manufactured nowadays,or that they dont comply with building regs.QUOTE]

Hi Stan

What do you do when the installers tell you this though? How do you find someone who can get the parts etc.

Im all for warm air heating btw.

Stan_Bell

Hi Richard,

To answer your question first of all you can do a search for warm air heaters and you wil find our site johnson and starley and you will find a vast range of replacement heaters available.(All fully part L compliant)
We also carry a vast range of spares (search our spares section on the website)
If you still cant find what you are looking for you can contact one of the many stockists of heating spares ie Parts Centre , Shoreheat ,Heating Components & Equipment etc and they could have your part for local pick up.
We can also help you locate local specialist warm air installers.Just fill in the form on our website.
If all else fails contact us we are here to help.

richardc1983

Cheers useful info but I use air con at home for heating which is fantastic but its great that warm air heating is stil living on.

mummylonglegs

I love my Warm Air system, but two things:

1) Make sure you get it serviced annually - it is more inportant than on a wet system it seems... I skipped our 2009 sevice and now it is 'sooted' up and has broken down on the coldest day of the year! (I still recommend it though, it was my fault for forgetting the service)

2) My only gripe is having to have ventillation grills on all internal doors - not good for privacy/sound proofing! Is it really a legal requuirement????

hairy_g

mummylonglegs wrote: »

I love my Warm Air system, but two things:

1) Make sure you get it serviced annually - it is more inportant than on a wet system it seems... I skipped our 2009 sevice and now it is 'sooted' up and has broken down on the coldest day of the year! (I still recommend it though, it was my fault for forgetting the service)

2) My only gripe is having to have ventillation grills on all internal doors - not good for privacy/sound proofing! Is it really a legal requuirement????

my warm air unit has broken down today, yesterday there was a slight squeaking coming from the unit when it started blowing warm air.i am assuming the motor has gone.does anyone know an approimate cost for this please?
It's a Johnson & Starley JT 19-25 mk2, or should I think about replacing the whole unit..Thanks