im in the uk has n e one heard what the weather is going to be like the weekend we have a gas leak so everything in our house has had to be switched off (boiler, heating,cooker) and we have been told that it is going to take about 7-10 days before they get the piece in that is needed. im just hoping that we havent got really cold weather coming at all as my 3 children are freezing already
2007-12-14 03:52:29 · 12 answers · asked by nat 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
they have supplied us with 2 pityfull electric heaters which take forever to do n e thing that was all that they could give us its disgusting we live in a totally detached house and it gets freezing and i have 3 young children the oldest being 4 the youngest just 1 all they are doing is crying because they are cold
2007-12-14 04:09:25 · update #1
the gas valve wont shut off the gas supply so we have got to wait for a new gas valve
2007-12-14 04:11:10 · update #2
im not sure which gas valve it is he just said what was happening was the gas is coming on but it wouldnt shut off so when we turn the radiators off the valve isnt shutting properly so its dripping out we wouldnt be able to smell it because it all gets blown outside and he said that that it will just build up and can be really dangerous
2007-12-14 04:32:25 · update #3
its Harsh parts are normally 2 days tops youll take the time now to think of all the old people who cant afford to put the heating on or afford to get it installed.
phone the supliers local to you tell them the name , model and gc number they'll be able to tell you the availability..
plumb center will be able to give you a number........
2007-12-17 06:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by davey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's awful, I hope things work out for you and your family.
One thing that may help is if everyone sleeps in the same room, or at least in fewer rooms. That means body warmth will be shared, resulting in a more comfortable temperature. You may also save some heat overnight by placing aluminum foil, shiny side inward, over the windows. This will stop infrared heat losses, even if it is rather ugly. :-)
If your house might drop below freezing, it's very important that you drain the pipes. Water freezing in pipes will cause tremendous damage. So shut off the water at the entry valve, and then open your faucets -- opening one in the basement may be able to drain the entire building water system, which will be an inconvenience but nothing as bad as burst pipes.
2007-12-14 04:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off , find another contractor cus 10 days for a part is a joke.
second, if you have young children go see the enviromental health dept of the local council , you have to have a minimumliving standard with vulnerable people in the house , they being the very young or the very old , they may be able to supply alternative and 'safe' heating to see you through or even speak to and hurry the contracters up.
totally unacceptable situation.!!!!!!
on the here and now , have you got one of those beach shelter tent efforts?
get the kids wrapped up and tell em ur camping , let em play in it , they be warm as toast lol
old sheet will do , be creative and make sure you keep em wrapped up !!!!!!
ya dont want colds an flu for xmas , that aint gona be so merry
good luck , hope its sorted sooner rather than later!
2007-12-15 17:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by david h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd refer to the BBC weather site and put in your postcode.
7-10 days is a disgrace - that could easily leave you without heating over Christmas.
Can't they isolate the leak to give you a partially working system. Where is the leak is it in the boiler or an appliance. If so I'd speak to manufacturer and see what they can do.
2007-12-14 04:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which is the gas valve that you refer to, if its the main one or any manually operated one they usually leak because they become dry and can be repaired by dismantling and applying graphite grease. I'm not saying you should do this yourself because the system would need checking for soundness.
2007-12-14 04:27:38 · answer #5 · answered by Paddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move into a guest house and send them the bill.
Electric heaters are dangerous in a gas atmosphere.
2007-12-14 11:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would buy a couple more halagen heaters they are cheap and effective,
dress the children warmly even leave coats on in the house
2007-12-14 08:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a builder i am amazed that it is going to take that long to get a spare part ...im sure they can do better than that in the meantime get a couple of electric heaters
2007-12-14 04:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be tempted to use portable gas heaters, unventilated.....carbon monoxide, dodgy.
Go to your local hire shop for larger electric heaters.
2007-12-15 00:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
still running a/c in Houston, 2 days ago - 83 degrees - record
2007-12-14 05:41:54 · answer #10 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋