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HEATING & RADIATORS · 9 STEPSAdd inhibitor to your central heatingProtect a radiator from rust and sludge by dosing the central heating system with inhibitor in one session.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 9 STEPSBalance your radiatorsBalance your radiators so heat spreads evenly across the house, using a thermometer and the lockshield valve on each one.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 8 STEPSBleed a radiatorRelease trapped air from a radiator so it heats up fully, top to bottom.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 12 STEPSClean sludge out of a heating system with a chemical cleanerFlush sludge from a heating system with a chemical cleaner, then refill and protect it with inhibitor.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 10 STEPSDrain down a central heating systemDrain a central heating system safely to repair or replace a radiator, valve or pipework.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 9 STEPSFind out why your boiler keeps losing pressureWork through the boiler, radiators and pipework in order to find why pressure keeps dropping, and know when to call an engineer.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 7 STEPSFit radiator reflector foilCut and fit reflective foil behind a radiator to stop heat escaping into the wall, in under an hour.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 7 STEPSFix a dripping pressure relief pipe outsideCheck your boiler pressure, clear the outside pipe, then know when a dripping relief valve needs a professional.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 9 STEPSFix a leaking radiator bleed valveStop a radiator bleed valve leaking by tightening, resealing or replacing it, then bleed the system safely.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 9 STEPSFix a leaking radiator valveFind where a radiator valve is leaking, isolate it safely, then tighten, repack or reseal the joint to stop the drip.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 8 STEPSFix a radiator that won't heat upDiagnose why a radiator stays cold, bleed trapped air, check valves and boiler pressure, then test it's fixed.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 11 STEPSFix a radiator that's cold at the bottomDrain, flush and refill a radiator that stays cold at the bottom to clear a sludge blockage.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 14 STEPSFix noisy radiators and pipesBleed trapped air, secure loose pipe clips and insulate pipes to stop radiators banging, clicking or gurgling for good.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 8 STEPSFree a stuck TRV pinFree a radiator's stuck TRV pin so it heats again, using simple tools and careful checks.

HEATING & RADIATORSHang a replacement radiator5 wall types

HEATING & RADIATORS · 10 STEPSInsulate a boiler condensate pipeWrap your boiler's condensate pipe in foam insulation to stop it freezing and shutting down your heating.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 9 STEPSRefill and bleed a central heating systemTop up your heating system's pressure and clear trapped air from radiators safely, without needing a plumber.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 10 STEPSRefit a radiator after decoratingTake your radiator down for decorating, refit it to the right wall fixing, then reconnect, bleed and test it.

HEATING & RADIATORSRefix a radiator that's pulling away from a wall5 wall types

HEATING & RADIATORSReplace a heated towel rail5 wall types

HEATING & RADIATORS · 10 STEPSReplace a thermostatic radiator valveReplace a leaking or worn thermostatic radiator valve safely, without draining the whole heating system.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 7 STEPSReplace a thermostatic radiator valve headSwap a worn or stuck thermostatic radiator valve head for a new one without draining the system or calling a plumber.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 10 STEPSRepressurise a combi boilerTop up your combi boiler's pressure using the filling loop when the display shows low pressure or a fault code.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 8 STEPSReset a boiler that has locked outCheck your boiler safely, find the reset button, and get heating and hot water working again in minutes.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 9 STEPSSet up your heating programmer and thermostatLearn to set the time, heating schedule and target temperature on your programmer and thermostat, then test it all works.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 10 STEPSTake a radiator off the wall to decorateDrain, unhook and remove your radiator safely, decorate the wall behind it, then refit everything without leaks.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 8 STEPSThaw a frozen boiler condensate pipeThaw your boiler's frozen condensate pipe safely with warm water, then insulate it to stop it freezing again.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 8 STEPSTurn down your boiler flow temperatureAdjust your boiler's flow temperature to save money and cut waste, without needing any tools or drilling.

HEATING & RADIATORS · 8 STEPSWork out why you have no hot waterWork through boiler pressure, settings, and pipes step by step to find why your hot water has stopped working.