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Module 01

Bleed Your Radiators

Beginner 20-30 min ~£80 callout

Cold at top, warm at bottom = trapped air. Minutes per radiator, easiest way to improve heating efficiency. Do it every autumn.

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Phil & Brad. Clear UK guide.

Pro tips
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Start nearest the boiler, work outwards.

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Quarter turn only — any more = black water facial.

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Check boiler pressure after — should be 1-1.5 bar. Top up via filling loop if low.

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Cold at bottom, hot at top = sludge, not air. That needs a powerflush.

Step by step
01

Heating ON, all TRVs to max. Let warm up

02

Check each radiator — note cold tops, gurglers

03

Heating OFF. Wait 15-20 min to cool

04

Start nearest boiler: find bleed valve (top corner)

05

Cloth + container under valve

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Radiator key, turn anti-clockwise QUARTER turn

07

Hissing = air escaping. Hold until water dribbles

08

Close valve. Wipe up. Next radiator

09

Heating back on. Check boiler pressure

10

Confirm all rads heating evenly

What you'll need
TOOLS
Radiator bleed keyAmazon →
Old cloth/ragAmazon →
Small containerAmazon →

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