Radiator bleeding house in Exeter
Professional radiator bleeding house services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
45 mins - 1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
All radiators in your house bled properly - air removed, heating evenly, system pressure checked. Get your heating working as it should throughout the house.
Half Your Radiators Are Stone Cold
The heating's on. Half the radiators are roasting hot. The other half are barely lukewarm. Or they're hot at the bottom but cold at the top.
You know they probably need bleeding, but you're not sure how, and you're worried about water going everywhere or letting too much pressure out.
Meanwhile, you're wasting money heating only half the house and freezing in the rooms with cold radiators.
💡 Pro tip: Air always rises, so trapped air collects at the top of radiators. That's why they're cold at the top, hot at the bottom - classic sign they need bleeding.
What Bleeding Fixes
| ✅ After Bleeding | ❌ Before Bleeding |
|---|---|
| Radiators hot top to bottom | Cold at top, hot at bottom |
| Even heat in all rooms | Some rooms freezing |
| Quiet, efficient system | Gurgling, banging noises |
| Boiler running less | Boiler working overtime |
What I'll Do
🔧 Full House Bleed
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Bleed | Release air from all radiators systematically |
| Check | Verify all radiators heating properly |
| Pressure | Top up system pressure if needed |
📦 You're Left With
- All radiators hot throughout
- No cold spots or airlocks
- System pressure correct
- Lower heating bills
Pricing Guide
| House Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 bed flat/house (3-6 rads) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| 3 bed house (6-10 rads) | 45 mins - 1 hr | £60 |
| 4+ bed house (10+ rads) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
What Gets Done
✅ Every radiator bled - systematically through house
✅ System pressure checked - topped up if needed
✅ Radiators tested - confirm all heating properly
✅ Thermostatic valves checked - adjusted if required
✅ Advice given - on maintaining system
Why Choose Us for Radiator bleeding house in Exeter?
All radiators heating properly
Air removed from system
Even heat throughout house
Pressure checked and topped up
What to Expect
Step 1: Systematic Bleeding
I'll bleed all radiators starting from the one furthest from the boiler, working back. Release air until water comes out, close valve.
Step 2: Check Pressure
Once all radiators bled, check boiler pressure gauge. Top up with filling loop if pressure's dropped too much.
Step 3: Test System
Turn heating on, check all radiators getting hot properly. Make sure no leaks from bleed valves. Adjust thermostatic valves if needed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to bleed your own radiators? It's straightforward:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Radiator key (£1 from hardware shop - universal fit)
- Small container or cloth to catch water
- Maybe: filling loop key for your boiler
🔥 The bleeding process
1. Prepare
- Turn heating on and let radiators warm up
- Identify which ones are cold at top
- Turn heating off (easier to work with)
- Let radiators cool a bit if very hot
2. Bleed each radiator
- Find bleed valve (usually top corner of radiator)
- Put cloth or container under valve
- Insert radiator key into valve slot
- Turn anticlockwise about quarter turn
- You'll hear hissing - that's air escaping
- When water comes out steadily, close valve (turn clockwise)
- Wipe up any drips
3. Check pressure
- Find pressure gauge on boiler
- Should be around 1-1.5 bar when cold
- If lower, top up using filling loop
4. Top up pressure (if needed)
- Find filling loop (usually under boiler)
- Open both valves slowly
- Watch pressure gauge
- Stop when reaches about 1-1.5 bar
- Close both valves
- Check for leaks
5. Test
- Turn heating back on
- Check all radiators getting hot
- Listen for any gurgling (means more air)
📋 Order to bleed radiators
- Start with radiator furthest from boiler
- Work back toward boiler
- Do ground floor first, then upstairs
- Finish with radiator closest to boiler
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Opening valve too far: Quarter turn is enough
- Not having cloth ready: Water will drip
- Forgetting to check pressure: System won't work properly
- Bleeding with heating on: Harder to know when air's out
🔍 Troubleshooting
Still cold after bleeding:
- Could be sludge blockage in radiator
- Thermostatic valve might be stuck
- Could need power flushing (proper plumber job)
Water coming out immediately (no air):
- Radiator doesn't have air in it
- Problem is elsewhere (sludge, valve issue)
Pressure keeps dropping:
- You might have a leak somewhere
- Check all bleed valves are tight
- Look under boiler for drips
- Might need plumber
💡 Pro trick: Bleed radiators at start of heating season (September/October) before you need them properly. That way you're not freezing while trying to sort it out in November. Also, keep a radiator key handy - they're tiny and easy to lose!
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔥 New system or recent work? After any plumbing work, central heating installation, or boiler replacement, radiators always need bleeding. Air gets into the system.
Old radiators full of sludge? If bleeding doesn't help and radiators are still cold, might need power flushing. That's a proper plumbing job - I'll advise if I think that's the issue.
Noisy radiators? Gurgling and banging usually means air in system. Bleeding often fixes it. If noises continue after bleeding, might be other issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my radiators need bleeding?
If the top of the radiator's cold but the bottom's hot, there's air trapped. Or if some radiators heat up fine but others don't. Or if you hear gurgling noises. All signs they need bleeding.
How often should radiators be bled?
Once a year is good maintenance - usually at the start of heating season. If you've had work done on the system recently, they'll definitely need it.
Will you check the boiler pressure too?
Yes - bleeding radiators drops the system pressure, so I'll check it and top up if needed. Important step people often forget.
Do I need a radiator key?
I'll bring one. They're universal - about £1 from any hardware shop. Worth keeping one handy for future.
What if water comes out instead of air?
That's normal - once air's out, water comes. That's when you close the valve. If water comes out immediately with no air hiss first, radiator doesn't need bleeding.
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