It’s not boilers that are usually to blame for heating problems at this time of year
JOB OF THE WEEK RADIATORS
It’s that time of year again where the heating goes on for the first time.

Remember, even though you may think your boiler has had a rest, this is not the case as it is on the go all year round providing hot water.
It’s only the radiators that get a break during the summer, and when you first turn them on, there are a couple of things you may want to look out for.
Radiators don’t require much maintenance in the way a boiler does, but you can still have problems with them not heating up properly.
Obviously the first thing you may think is that it’s a problem with the boiler, but any issues there will usually be displayed on the control panel. It is always a good idea to have your boiler serviced once a year.
However, with radiators, most problems with regard to heat output can be fixed by you.
If a single radiator does not warm up, check and adjust the thermostatic valve and lockshield valve – found at the bottom – and make sure the valves are open.
Turn the valves to adjust the flow of hot water until the radiator heats to match the others in the house.
If the top of the radiator is cool and the bottom warm, you must bleed the valve at the top.