Radiator bleed key

The winter is coming, and it is time to make sure your radiators are in top form for the colder months.

Bleeding radiators, no hissing

But before you start, there are a few things you should know about bleeding radiators. In this article, we will cover everything from how to bleed radiators, what you need to bleed them, how often they should be bled, and any potential problems that could arise.

Why Do Radiators Need Bleeding?

Radiators are bled to remove the air from the central heating system.

Air can enter the system in a few different ways, and it will often build up in one or more of your radiators.

Air is compressible and not subject to boiling so having air in the system can make radiators inefficient and you will often notice that a radiator containing air will heat up at the bottom and stay cold towards the top.

How Often Should Radiators Be Bled?

Although each system is different, in general terms, we recommend that radiators should be bled a minimum of once per year, even if they appear to be working just fine.

The frequency your radiators may need to be bled can also depend on how muc

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