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johnson and starley?

i have just moved into a flat and the vents in the 2 bedrooms dont warm up the room as effeciently as the rest of the flat
I switched on the johnson and starley unit for 7 hours which warmed up the rest of the flat with no problem but heat from the vents in the bedrooms trickles out very slowly-I am not sure whether i need to leave this on longer, or if theres a problem or if this is as good as it gets-in which case I am considering installing radiators! any tips would be appreciated

first time buyer
January 2009

Johnson and Starley Heating, Home Heating Systems

Thanks, I cant adjust the setting as its just vents in the rooms (as opposed to fans)with levers down the side to open/close the vents. Theres a main control setting on the johnson and starley unit to adjust the time and when it comes on
However I will try cleaning grill on this unit to see if it makes a difference

first time buyer
January 2009

As Tony S says check the air filter is clean
You could adjust the air registers, close down the nearest to the heater or there may be a lever in the duct work that has a flap attached in the heater compartment which will open and close to balance the air flow

a
January 2009

The ducts are already fitted into the floor,so unfortunately you will struggle to deflect heat to the rooms that are not performing.There is a speed restrictor on the fan which can be altered, the slower you run the fan the warmer the air delivered,so change it to setting 2 and see what happens.Also make sure the filter is clear.

Tony S
January 2009