DIY Cheatsheet - How to Bleed a Radiator

MoneySupermarket present: CHEAT SHEETS DIY CHEAT #1 How to bleeda radiator SHEET If your radiator feels cold at the top and warm at the bottom, this is most probably caused by trapped air. 'Bleeding' the radiator should fix this by allowing the air to escape... You will need: VYour radiator key / Cloths VA bowl 1. Turn off your central heating - this will prevent any more air from entering the heating system. 2. Find the bleed valve – this is most commonly found on one side of the radiator (and may be coloured red). 3. Cover the surrounding area - put a cloth or bowl underneath the bleed valve to capture any water and wrap a cloth around your hand as this water can be very hot. 4. Bleed the radiator – insert the radiator key into the bleed valve and turn it anti-clockwise. You will hear a hissing sound as the air escapes. When water starts to trickle out of the valve this means that all of the air has been expelled. 5. Tighten the bleed valve – when you have finished bleeding the radiator, make sure you re-tighten the bleed valve by turning it clockwise. 6. Turn the heating back on – and check the radiator after 2 hours to ensure it has an even temperature and there are no leaks. 15 mins Source: homeserve.com/help-advice/boiler-heating/how-to-bleed-a-radiator.aspx MoneySupermarket com .... MoneySupermarket present: CHEAT SHEETS DIY CHEAT #1 How to bleeda radiator SHEET If your radiator feels cold at the top and warm at the bottom, this is most probably caused by trapped air. 'Bleeding' the radiator should fix this by allowing the air to escape... You will need: VYour radiator key / Cloths VA bowl 1. Turn off your central heating - this will prevent any more air from entering the heating system. 2. Find the bleed valve – this is most commonly found on one side of the radiator (and may be coloured red). 3. Cover the surrounding area - put a cloth or bowl underneath the bleed valve to capture any water and wrap a cloth around your hand as this water can be very hot. 4. Bleed the radiator – insert the radiator key into the bleed valve and turn it anti-clockwise. You will hear a hissing sound as the air escapes. When water starts to trickle out of the valve this means that all of the air has been expelled. 5. Tighten the bleed valve – when you have finished bleeding the radiator, make sure you re-tighten the bleed valve by turning it clockwise. 6. Turn the heating back on – and check the radiator after 2 hours to ensure it has an even temperature and there are no leaks. 15 mins Source: homeserve.com/help-advice/boiler-heating/how-to-bleed-a-radiator.aspx MoneySupermarket com ....