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How to bleed a radiator

Feeling a little chilly? It might be time to bleed your radiator and you’ll be toasty again in no time. Don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it sounds!

How do I bleed a radiator?

Turn your heating off and wait for the radiator to go cold.

At one end of the radiator (always at the top), there’ll be a valve you need to attach a bleed key to.

If air is escaping you should hear a hissing sound.

Wait until this stops and water is coming out. Remember to catch any drips.

Tighten up the bleed valve again, but don’t over-tighten.

Check your boiler pressure (re-pressurising it if needed) and turn your heating back on and your radiator should be working again properly.

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