The Ultimate DIY Guide on How to Bleed a Radiator
Radiator are a great way to heat up your home especially in the winter. However, as with any system that runs some form of liquid through them, internal buildups can form in the radiators. These buildups can have a drastic effect of the performance of the radiators. This means you will need to bleed your radiator. Bleeding radiators is the process of releasing any trapped air inside the radiator that causes cold spots and reduces efficiency. How Often Should You Bleed Your Radiators? Bleeding the radiators should not be done too frequently as there is simply no need. It is recommended that you should bleed your radiators, once a year. The best time to do this is in the autumn as you will need your radiators to be up and performing as winter approaches. What do You need to Bleed Your Radiator? Here are a few things you will need bleed your radiator: 1. You will need a radiator key / flat screwdriver. You will need a flat screwdriver only if you don’t have a radiator...