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Maintenance Hints and Tips<\/h2>\n

There are many around the house jobs which are the responsibility of the Tenant and not the Landlord, in the first instance.\u00a0 Here we guide you through some of the normal household duties which Tenants are responsible for to help you along*.<\/p>\n

Gas Leak<\/h3>\n

If you have a gas leak or you can smell gas you must immediately evacuate the property and then contact National Grid Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.<\/p>\n

After that you must report this issue to your Landlord\/Agent asap.<\/p>\n

Condensation and Ventilation<\/h3>\n

Ensuring that condensation does not build up over time and cause damage to the property and fittings is something everyone needs to do.\u00a0 Ensure that you open windows where a build up of steam may occur allowing the steam to evaporate outside, where condensation forms you should also wipe this daily and avoid closing doors especially if you are drying clothes inside, again this can cause a build up of condensation.\u00a0 You should not turn off extractor fans\/units where they are part of the room as they will indeed help maintain the air levels and reduce condensation problems.\u00a0 Should the cause of the condensation continue despite your efforts you should notify your Landlord\/Agent.<\/p>\n

Blocked sinks<\/h3>\n

Blocked sinks often happen due to a build up of waste or there being something in the pipes which should be there!\u00a0 You should take all steps to avoid putting items down the sink which should be instead put in a bin and where a blockage occurs in the first instance you should work to sort this yourself.\u00a0 Very hot water down the sink may shift a build up of grease\/fat and where this does not work there are many \u201csink unblocker\u201d solutions which can be purchased in the supermarket.\u00a0 Where the problems persists you should notify your Landlord\/Agent.<\/p>\n

Bleeding a radiator<\/h3>\n

If you are experiencing issues with your radiators heating up. If the top of your radiator is cold but the bottom is warm there may be too much air trapped in the system and you need to bleed your radiator. It is a relatively simple thing to do, but an important one to help maintain the efficiency of your boiler and central heating system. Bleeding the radiator releases the air and allows hot water to fill the whole system. Follow these steps to check and bleed your radiators:<\/p>\n

Before bleeding your radiator:<\/p>\n