Bleeding a Radiator, London
Bleeding a radiator before having a Power Flush performed can often determine the level and size of your central heating problems.</p?
If you are a professional and experienced with DIY, bleeding a radiator can be a simple process. If you are unsure about the steps in to bleeding a radiator we do not recommend you do it yourself. Hiring a professional will prevent you causing any further damage to your central heating systems if you fail to follow the steps to bleeding a radiator properly.
The process of bleeding a radiator: (you require a bleed or radiator key)
1. Before you begin the process of bleeding a radiator, you must ensure that your central heating is turned off at its main controls. Doing so ensures that too much air is not drawn out and further damaging your central heating system. Make sure you turn it off when there is still warm water inside.
2. Next you should locate the bleed valve, usually found on the top at one end of the radiator.
3. Insert your bleed or radiator key into the bleed valve.
4. Make sure you place a bowl or cloth under the bleed valve to catch any expelled water. We also recommend you wrap a cloth around the bleed key.
5. Now carefully turn the key anticlockwise, a quarter or half turn. When the trapped air begins to expel out of the radiator, you will usually hear a hissing sound.
6. When water begins to dribble out of it, the trapped air has been removed from the radiator. You should tighten the valve by turning the key clockwise to its original position. Do not over-tighten and carefully use the cloth to clean any spills.
7. Don’t forget to turn your central heating back on.
If you have any doubt over your DIY abilities in bleeding a radiator, you should call an engineer to assess your problem. Here at My London Tradesmen, we can provide you with highly qualified and affordable engineers. Just fill in our online form below and we contact various companies on your behalf. My London Tradesmen will provide you with three quotes which can choose from.