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Single radiator stopped working?

I have one radiator in my flat that has stopped working. I have checked the dial at the bottom of it and it is on the highest number. What can i do to get it working again?

Amy
January 2010
It's probably got a Thermostatic valve (TRV) there's a small brass pin under the control head that sometimes gets stuck down - in the fully off position....

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Unscrew the collar around the lower part of the control head, lift it off and tap the pin or pull up on it with a pair of pliers - put the head back on.

If the radiator is warm at the bottom but not at the top then it will need to be bled - Bleeding lets any trapped air out - you will need a special radiator key (pennies) to do it. Just undo the screw a turn or so - do not take it out - hold a rag over the hole and when water comes out quickly screw it closed.

Good luck...

Peccavi
January 2010

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