{"id":6422,"date":"2018-07-25T20:51:19","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T09:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=6422"},"modified":"2024-01-05T14:13:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T03:13:33","slug":"how-to-bleed-a-radiator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/how-to-bleed-a-radiator\/","title":{"rendered":"How to bleed a radiator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re one of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/426988\/united-kingdom-uk-heating-methods\/\"> 85% of UK households<\/a> with gas central heating, you may already have heard of \u2018bleeding radiators\u2019 before.<\/p>\n<p>And if you haven\u2019t, don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not exactly as gory a process as it sounds.<\/p>\n<h2>What does it even mean?<\/h2>\n<p>Bleeding a radiator means letting out any air bubbles trapped within it.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Trapped air leads to inefficiency and cold spots in a radiator by preventing heat from circulating within.<\/p>\n<p>The good news? There\u2019s no need to recruit professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/plumbing\/\">plumbing services<\/a> for this task. You can learn how to bleed a radiator yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will your home be deliciously toasty, but you can also save money on energy bills as your efficient radiator won\u2019t need to be on for as long.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get to the <em>how<\/em>&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>What you&#8217;ll need<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiator key<\/li>\n<li>Cloth<\/li>\n<li>Bowl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So far, so simple.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Start by turning on your heating to assess which of your radiators need bleeding<\/h2>\n<p>First, turn on your central heating and wait till all your radiators are fully heated. Once all radiators are completely hot, take a stroll around your home and check them all individually. You want to assess whether all parts are warming up equally.<\/p>\n<p>If you hit upon any cool spots, especially at the top of the radiator, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s time to let the bleeding commence.<\/p>\n<h2>2. But first, make sure you turn off your central heating<\/h2>\n<p>Switch off your heating so your skin isn\u2019t in contact with radiators for too long \u00a0&#8211; they can get hot enough to burn.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Release the air<\/h2>\n<p>Next, attach your radiator key (which should come with your unit) to the valve at the top of the radiator. \u00a0If you\u2019ve misplaced this, you can easily find one at your local DIY store or use a screwdriver with a flat blade.<\/p>\n<p>Use a dry cloth to hold your key, and turn it anti-clockwise (slowly). Keep another cloth handy for any dripping from the radiator.<\/p>\n<p>Hear a little hiss? That\u2019s the sound of gas leaving your radiator.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Close the valve<\/h2>\n<p>Once all the gas has left the radiator, you\u2019ll need to close the valve quickly to stop trickles of liquid from coming out.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Check the pressure gauge<\/h2>\n<p>Almost there&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Take a peek at the pressure gauge on your boiler next. If the pressure is looking low, you can return it to a normal level by using the \u2018filling loop\u2019 tap or lever on the boiler.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Run a test to finish<\/h2>\n<p>Finish off by running a quick test to check that all your bleeding efforts haven\u2019t been in vain. Turn your heating back on and check for any cool spots when the radiators should be fully heated.<\/p>\n<p>Aaaand&#8230; you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<h2>When to call a plumber<\/h2>\n<p>So, as proud as you should be for your foray into the world of plumbing, there are times when only expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/plumbing\/\">plumbing services<\/a> will do the trick. Hire a plumber in the below instances:<\/p>\n<h3>If your bleeding process hasn&#8217;t solved the problem<\/h3>\n<p>Radiator still not heating up efficiently after going through all the steps above? Find professional plumbing help to investigate.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for any signs of more serious problems with your radiator as well, such as rust or leakage.<\/p>\n<h3>If your boiler itself is leaking<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid trickier issues by having your boiler serviced, at least annually.<\/p>\n<h2>Need to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/plumbing\/london\/\">plumber in London<\/a>? Connect with trusted and rated local plumbers with Airtasker<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The secret to a toasty home? 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