Radiator not working check in Dawlish
Looking for professional radiator not working check help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Dawlish
Radiator not heating up? I'll find out why - air lock, stuck valve, sludge, or something else - and fix it on the spot if I can. Most cold radiator issues are simple once you know what you're looking for.
### One Cold Radiator? Don't Panic
Heating's on, but that radiator's **stone cold**? Before you call a heating engineer and spend hundreds, let me check it. Most radiator problems are simple fixes that take minutes, not hours.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** A single cold radiator is usually a problem with that radiator only, not your whole heating system. Save yourself a fortune in unnecessary repairs.
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### What I Check
**🔧 The Full Investigation**
| Problem | How To Spot It | The Fix | |---------|----------------|---------| | **Trapped air** | Cold at top, warm at bottom | Bleed it - takes 30 seconds | | **Sludge buildup** | Cold at bottom, warm at top | Flush or replace - your choice | | **Stuck valve** | Completely cold, valve feels stuck | Free it up or replace head | | **Wrong setting** | TRV on wrong number or off | Show you the settings |
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### Why It's Worth Getting Fixed
A cold radiator means: - ❌ That room's freezing - ❌ Your heating's running but wasting energy - ❌ The problem will get worse over time - ✅ **A quick fix now saves bigger bills later**
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### Pricing Guide
| What's Wrong | Time Needed | You'll Pay | |--------------|-------------|------------| | Simple bleed or adjust | 30 mins | **£60** | | Stuck valve fix | 45 mins | **£85** | | Need parts + return visit | Quote separately | **From £60 + parts** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Perfect For Your Problem If...
✅ **One radiator's cold** while the rest work fine
✅ **It used to work** but gradually got worse
✅ **Top or bottom cold** - clear sign of air or sludge
✅ **Thermostatic valve** seems stuck on one setting
Why Choose Us for Radiator not working check in Dawlish?
Quick diagnosis of the problem
Most issues fixed on the same visit
No heating engineer callout needed
Honest advice on whether it's worth fixing
What to Expect
### Step 1: Investigation I run your heating and check the radiator - which bits are warm, which are cold, how the valves feel. Takes a few minutes to diagnose. ### Step 2: Test & Fix Most problems I can fix on the spot. Bleed the air, free up the valve, or replace a TRV head if needed. You'll feel it start warming up. ### Step 3: Explain I'll show you what was wrong and what I did. If it needs more work (like a system flush), I'll explain why and quote honestly.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Got several cold radiators?** Tell me when you book - probably worth checking them all while I'm there. Saves you multiple callouts. **Old house with original radiators?** Common in Exeter's Victorian properties. They're fixable, but sometimes the valves are seized solid. I'll be honest if replacement makes more sense. **Whole system cold?** That's a different issue - likely your boiler, pump, or thermostat. I can check the basics, but you might need a heating engineer for diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Radiator not working check in Dawlish
What are the most common reasons a radiator won't heat up?
Usually it's air trapped at the top (cold at top, warm at bottom), sludge blocking the system (cold at bottom, warm at top), or a stuck thermostatic valve. I can diagnose which it is in minutes and usually fix it on the spot.
Will you be able to fix it while you're there?
About 80% of the time, yes. Bleeding air out takes seconds, freeing up stuck valves takes minutes, and I carry basic parts. If it's a bigger issue like a blocked system needing flushing, I'll explain what's needed and quote separately.
My radiator's cold but the rest of the house heats fine - what's wrong?
That's almost always a problem with that specific radiator rather than your whole system. Either the valve's stuck shut, air's trapped, or it's got sludge in the bottom. All fixable without calling a heating engineer for hundreds of pounds.
Can you do this with the heating on?
Yes - actually I need the heating on to diagnose properly. I need to feel what's warm and what's cold. The system stays on the whole time unless we need to drain that specific radiator.
What if it needs parts you haven't got?
I'll let you know what's needed and the cost. For common parts (bleed valves, TRV heads) I can usually grab them from the merchant and be back within the hour if you want it fixed today. For anything else, I'll quote and come back.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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