Fixing A Cold Radiator - HomeServe troubleshooting Advice

"http://www.homeserve.com If your radiators are playing up, then finding what the problem is can be a tricky job, but if you've got a few hours free - then this guide will show you how it's done.

Step 1: All the radiators are cool or lukewarm
It might sound obvious but first check that you have turned your heating on. If everything's on but all of your radiators are still cold at the top, your heating system could be full of a sludge. Give the professionals a call to come round and desludge the system for you.

Step 2: One radiator stays cool
If all your radiators except one are working, there are a couple of things you can do to get the cold one playing ball. First check both valves on the the sides of the radiator are open, and if a thermostatic valve is fitted, remove the top and check the operating pin moves freely.

Then try turning off all other radiators and seeing if that one gets hot. If it does - turn the other radiators on one by one. If it still won't work then the valve might be damaged. ""How to replace a damaged radiator valve"" will show you how to swap it.

Step 3: Cold bottom section of radiator
This problem tends to be caused by sludge in the radiator. Take the radiator off, get it outside and hose it through. Watch ""How to temporarily remove a radiator for decorating"" to see how.

Step 4: Top section of the radiator is cold
If the bottom of your radiator is heating up but not the top half, it's most likely that air is trapped in the system. It's simple enough to sort this out yourself by bleeding the radiators. Our film ""How to bleed a radiator"" will show you how.

Step 5: Upstairs radiators are cold
If you live in a house with a conventional heating system you'll need to go into the loft to check out your header tank. Refil the tank so that there is just enough water to make the ball float. Don't fill it up completely, you don't want the tank to overflow! Now the upstairs radiators should start heating but will also need bleeding.

Step 6: Downstairs radiators are cold
This is definitly a job for us Homeserve experts. Give us a call and we'll soon get your home toasty warm again. Job done."

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[MegaPaul71]

how much does homeserve charge to desludge?

[JamesGLang]

Didn’t tell me what to do or what was wrong its more of a promotional video for homeserve (very slickly done though) keep looking for other videos if like me you have one cold rad. when all others are fine and warm

[dorothyhorwill]

Thanks.



[spongebobsquarejocks]

haha this is great,plumber was gonna charge me 80 euro to fix them,so long boyo

[FreeiPhoneOffers]

Super Tip: Balance the radiators by adjusting the valves.

[davelaye]

an excuse for advertising, crap

[saksenaz123456]

its not theatre... its radiators... too much for me