How to bleed a radiator is common question among Britons attempting DIY in the winter. Bleeding a radiator removes excess gas from the system. It helps to keep your central heating running properly and keep your come cosy. Mark Ronald, Lead Engineer at Hometree, told Express.co.uk how to bleed a radiator like an expert.
How to bleed a radiator: Expert steps and instructions
Mark said: “To bleed a radiator, all you’ll need is a selection of household items to start, such as a dry cloth and a large bowl.
“The only specialist piece of kit that is required is a radiator key, a small and cheap appliance that is available at most DIY stores for around £2.”
Steps to bleed a radiatorTo bleed your radiator correctly, you need to follow a few simple steps:
Turn off your central heating. This will prevent you from burning yourself and will stop your floor from being soaked with excess water.
Find the release value. It's generally located on the top or on the side of the radiator and is identifiable by the groove that will match that of the radiator key.
How to bleed a radiator: Expert steps and instructions (Image: GETTY)
How to bleed a radiator: To bleed your radiator correctly, you need to follow a
