How do you bleed a radiator?
In the following DIY consultation, we'll see how to bleed a radiator to get the most out of your heating.
Javier Carrasco has questions about how to bleed the radiators in his home. Therefore, Kristian will show him step by step how to perform this maintenance task that helps keep radiators in perfect condition.
When a radiator doesn't heat up enough, it usually means it needs to be bled. When we turn on the heating system and notice that the top of a radiator isn't heating much, it usually means there's air inside.
To resolve the problem, we need to remove the air from inside. To do this, simply take a glass or a rag and place it on the radiator valve.
Then, loosen it with a screwdriver to allow the air to escape. When we see water coming out, we'll need to close the valve again.
We can also find certain specialized components on the market. For example, a self-bleeding valve. Once installed, we'll avoid problems of this type.
Once we've bled the radiators, it's important to check the boiler's pressure. It's likely that we've lost pressure and need to return it to the pressure indicated by the boiler itself.