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The landlord is Wandle Housing Association. I have no empathy for them in the slightest, having been a tenant of theirs for 18 years and having managed their supported housing properties in a past job. Just spoken to them. Barely any notes on the system from yesterday, just ‘no part available’...

To give you an up date on the repair of the Storage Heater.  I made a 3rd appointment (cancelled and rearranged by them at the last minute), it was the first guy that came out. He didn’t touch the heafter, just suggested it could not be repaired as they could not get parts for it any more. He...

😂, well I wish it was gallivanting. It’s been hard work recently.  First things first, let me get this heater working properly and then I’ll see about having timers fitted.  Which ones are suitable for Storage heaters? 

Thanks for the responses. As well as being a Housing Association tenant, I’ve previously worked in Supported Housing for over 20 years, so fully understand my rights and responsibilities as a tenant.  If I can get a timer(s) fitted, I’ll get written permission from the landlord before getting...

When I call up next week, I’ll suggest what you said, thanks.  I’m wondering if you can tell me if it’s possible to connect timer switches to storage heaters. I’m away most weekends and turn them off (to save money) but always come home to a freezing flat. Wanted to see if I can set them to...

Hi,  thanks for responding.  Yes, the HA is responsible for repairs. But, it took 4 years to resolve a recurring problem with the immersion heater, I am anticipating a cold living room this winter.  I’ve lived here 18 years and the flat was built about 25 years ago, so the storage heaters are...

Hi, Ive been a home owner, though for a long time been a Housing Association tenant.  Had some long standing issues with the immersion heater and now one of the electric storage heaters is not working as well as it was.  Which forum on here is best to ask for information? (Primarily about...