fixing a radiator that`s been bled but still not working.

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  • @ch1r2ne
    @ch1r2ne 4 роки тому +2

    IT WORKED! Balancing the boiler/radiator actually worked and now I can sit in my new loft room without a cold nose and hands! Cannot thank you enough! My plumber had no idea how to solve the problem and I did it with your help.

  • @NobbyN
    @NobbyN 3 дні тому

    Well afrer messing around all morning trying to get heat to my downstairs radiator, you solved my problem so thank you very much.
    Your tips are amazing and can save us a lot of money calling people out when its not really needed.
    Thank you again it really is much appreciated

  • @Ghostsandbutterflys
    @Ghostsandbutterflys 3 роки тому

    Removed an old radiator and replaced with new one & moved it to opposite side of room - had to extend pipework by 4 metres to new position. Refilled system and bled all radiators. New radiator clold / luke warm and would not heat up. Was about to call plumber in but followed your instructions instead. It WORKED PERFECTLY. All radiators are now balanced and the new radiator in lounge is hot and cosy .... Thank you for posting this video ... saved me a lot of hassle & expense ..... SUBSCRIBED 👍👍👍

  • @holdenmilner
    @holdenmilner 4 роки тому

    Brilliant. You saved me. I tried everything after taking my rad off the wall for decorating. Turning all the radiators off made it come back to life. All working now. Thank you

  • @rockyhudson
    @rockyhudson 6 років тому +3

    Your advice was spot on! We'd had new, larger and extra radiators installed recently during a refurbishment. I turned all the radiators off, then on 1/4 of a turn at the valve (rather than the temperature valve) and opened the cold radiator to full. Turned the heating on and now the radiator is red hot, as are they ALL! Thanks again.

  • @helenmclaughlin1334
    @helenmclaughlin1334 8 років тому +7

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. You helped me to successfully replace my cistern pump earlier this year and you've just mended my radiators after a week of being freezing cold and sick with worry about there being a huge, expensive problem with the central heating! Thank you so much and all the very best :) x

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  8 років тому

      No problem Helen. Glad you sorted it.

    • @jameznm
      @jameznm 2 роки тому

      fair play for having a go.

  • @TheBlakej1
    @TheBlakej1 10 років тому

    My husband took the radiator out to desludge it and no progress. Found your video - and worked a treat. Thank you for a great video.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  10 років тому

      ***** No problem pleased you fixed it Ok. Al.

  • @Blasterman124
    @Blasterman124 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Been struggling with this problem, had plumbers in and electricians thinking it was a electric fault. Hundreds could of been save if I seen this first. Good luck and thanks again

  • @paulmaxwell7788
    @paulmaxwell7788 6 років тому

    Just tried this and it worked a treat to get heat back into my kids bedroom after getting a new radiator installed in the downstairs bathroom,thank you very much for making this video to help others.you my friend are a star👍

  • @sohobee3438
    @sohobee3438 6 років тому

    Just sorted my problem with your help. It was stressing me out . Now a happy bunny. I raise my glass to you . Many thanks for your explanation.

  • @davidrobertson9768
    @davidrobertson9768 5 років тому

    As the other reviewers have said this is a highly recommended video for sorting out a problem radiator. Your video on balancing is also very useful.

  • @Midzark
    @Midzark 8 років тому +4

    Fantastic!!! I tried everything before coming across your video!! Now the rad is super hot and I've opened the rest half a turn and it's still beaming with heat!!! Thank You So MUCH!!!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  8 років тому +2

      No problem.

    • @julie-annhughes563
      @julie-annhughes563 4 роки тому

      My problem is the other way around lol my downstairs radiators are boiling but all upstairs aren’t working I tried turning off the downstairs radiators to force heat to upstairs but it didn’t work. The heating system is only a few months old gas

  • @dereton33
    @dereton33  12 років тому +1

    It`s ok it does not matter which side you shut down the effect will be the same.For info,the lockshield cap that fits on one of the valves when they were new was designed to be adjusted to balance the system then when the cap was reffited that radiator would be in balance with the rest of the radiators without stealing too much heat.
    Hope that makes sense,regards
    al.

  • @kuljindersingh701
    @kuljindersingh701 5 років тому

    Dereton comes to the rescue as always, after a extension the new radiator was struggling to keep warm followed this advice and it has worked great. Thanks for your video. I always watch your videos. Keep up the good work.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  5 років тому

      Thanks a lot Kuljinder.

  • @timcollins4453
    @timcollins4453 6 років тому +1

    This is why I love UA-cam! Amazing. This fixed my central heating problems.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  6 років тому

      It`s not U-tube, it is us guys prepared to give our time and knowledge to help out.

  • @wezboyes
    @wezboyes Рік тому

    Great video. Was confused after bleeding the radiators and still no fix to the problem. Followed this and rebalanced the system, and it's working great now! Thanks very much!!!

  • @jluism10
    @jluism10 2 місяці тому

    You are a life saver! This worked, my upstairs radiator was ice cold compared to the downstairs boiling hot. Turns out the system was unbalanced because i had to drain the whole system to replace the bleeder valve screws.
    Thank you!

  • @rawdany
    @rawdany 3 роки тому +6

    Job fixed ! Great video buddy very easy to understand and straight to the point

  • @cecilrowley7704
    @cecilrowley7704 9 років тому

    WELL DONE SIR WAS EXPECTING VISITOR AND RADIATOR IN ROOM NOT WORKING.
    DID WHAT YOU ADVISED AND IT WORKED. BRAVO.

  • @glcmcfc
    @glcmcfc 8 років тому +1

    This guy is blinking good, Love your videos.... very helpful..... You are the ORACLE!!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  8 років тому

      Well, I don`t think I am that good, but thanks anyway. The Oracle humm.

  • @DetailingandtheBeast
    @DetailingandtheBeast 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! I have been struggling getting heat into our lounge for literally months.
    Twenty minutes and you have solved us a massive problem.
    All our lockshields were wide open.
    Now sorted and ALL radiators are hotter than they were.
    Again, thank you so much.

  • @freddyv7546
    @freddyv7546 10 років тому

    I recently bled all the radiators in my house and I couldn't figure out why there was one (1) radiator that wasn't getting hot. I followed the instructions you provided and fixed the problem. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. N.Y.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  10 років тому

      Fred V No problem. Al.

  • @iandarby3639
    @iandarby3639 5 років тому

    Brilliant advice. Got all my radiators going and no need to pay a plumber. Quids in. Thank you very much

  • @l0ner1der
    @l0ner1der 5 років тому

    We’ve had lots of plumbing done recently, just added the last rad and it wouldn’t heat up along with one other, the rest were roasting and I’d bled them all. Tried turning the others off as you suggested and hey presto they’re red hot now. Thank you and happy Christmas!!

  • @MatthewDay
    @MatthewDay Рік тому

    Thank you. Even after bleeding i had 1 cold rad. Shut all the valves off apart from this one as you suggested and the problem rad is now boiling hot! Thanks for the tips and sharing your knowledge.

  • @behappee4212
    @behappee4212 4 роки тому +1

    Watched this and solved in 15 minutes.What a star you are! Honest trades need more people like you.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comments.

  • @Karl1969Peter
    @Karl1969Peter 2 роки тому

    Thanks for posting this.
    I had bled my radiators until it was just water.
    All radiators downstairs were cold.
    Looks like my system was unbalanced. I followed your advice and hey presto! Heat.

  • @joewigfall8046
    @joewigfall8046 10 років тому

    Thanks for your help. I called a plumber, but he failed to show. After listening to your advise about balancing radiators, I set to work. System works well now, thank you

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  10 років тому

      Joe wigfall Great!! Saved you some money!! Al

  • @highlander2377
    @highlander2377 2 роки тому

    your a legend mate! tried everything else then came across your video, it worked straight away! thanks champ i owe you a beer!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  2 роки тому +1

      No problem. PS it`s John Smiths.

  • @madirish88
    @madirish88 8 років тому +18

    Thank you so much for this! I had given up on this and had 2 very cold rooms literally for years! i feel like a right eejit! Wish I could buy you beer!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  8 років тому +7

      +madirish88 Have a donate button on my website, then I will drink to your good health.

  • @shaistashirazi1235
    @shaistashirazi1235 4 роки тому +1

    Very clear information. The balancing steps brought my dead hallway radiator back to life. Thank you for your video..

  • @marksmithard7801
    @marksmithard7801 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video. Looked at many utube videos on this issue and none fixed it. Tried bleeding, knew it wasn’t that, checking the thermostat valve and balancing it no joy. Your method of turning all rads off, half a turn back on each when the problem rad warmed up worked. Yes it’s only balancing but you explained it so clearly. I’d buy you a beer if you were in the pub. Cheers🍺🍺

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  3 роки тому +1

      Ha ha thanks Mark, a pint of tribute thanks.

  • @brianpope5243
    @brianpope5243 7 років тому

    Thanks for you're help, even the man from British Gas didn't solve why the radiators came on except the one in our living room, which is the most important, once again thanks & thanks to UA-cam.

  • @timwebb21
    @timwebb21 6 років тому

    Brilliant, had a non working radiator and by following your advice it came back on. Much appreciated.

  • @cantiryakioglu984
    @cantiryakioglu984 9 років тому +10

    Thank you for this - the third way solved our problem!

  • @humeiyoo
    @humeiyoo 9 років тому

    Thank you. I moved to a new house n the heating in the lounge didn't work, tried bled all valves n been fiddling around with no luck. Tried ur method n switching off all upstairs radiators n only leave the lounge ones on. They all warm now. Thank you very much.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  9 років тому

      No problem, pleased you now have some heat. Al.

  • @tomfewins5803
    @tomfewins5803 2 роки тому

    Thank you , I too had given up on a couple of radiators after removing them and flushing, but by turning off all the radiators but the furtherest one, and working backwards as you explain, I have my closest radiator burning hot on an eighth of a turn open and my furthest open all the way and burning hot too! You have helped me no end ! Thank you

  • @duster.
    @duster. 8 років тому

    Brilliant, thank you so much. The rad that was moved was just barely warm - you're a star. The balancing trick did it.

  • @breifne555
    @breifne555 4 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you, Thank you...you solved my conundrum that the local plumber couldn't. 17 rads and the end one just wouldn't get hot. Done.

  • @richmondclan
    @richmondclan 10 років тому +2

    Thank you, after 2 radiators in our house went cold after some thermostats were fitted in our lounge we couldn't work out what had happened. It must have become unbalanced as you explained as we've just turned all the other rads off and these 2 are now working. Thanks for the tip!

  • @johncameron8356
    @johncameron8356 5 років тому

    Cheers. I had a new rad fitted and no heat. Just tried what you said and worked straight away. 👍👍👍

  • @helenmansfield637
    @helenmansfield637 6 років тому

    Thank you so much it has worked brilliantly, we have spent many an hour trying to figure out why the radiator wasn’t working properly and your advice has saved many a headache.

  • @wwtprez4594
    @wwtprez4594 7 років тому

    just when i thought id have to pay out some more money, i owe a thanks to this guy! Much appreciated

  • @leeogrady5433
    @leeogrady5433 9 років тому +2

    What a Guy....Awesome Geezer !!! You are a star !!!

  • @pontdain
    @pontdain 8 років тому

    Wonderful. Worked a treat. Another video I watched (by someone else, I should add) didn't mention anything about balancing the rads, and I initially assumed my problem was therefore a dodgy TRV on the cold rad. Thanks very much.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  8 років тому

      No problem. Stick with my channel it is the best.

  • @cianfurlong6336
    @cianfurlong6336 4 роки тому

    Thank you a lot. This fixed the weird rad downstairs after 8 months of head-scratching. Great advice and vid!

  • @schalkburger3028
    @schalkburger3028 9 років тому +2

    Fantastic! I did as you advised and the radiator is back to normal. Thank you!

  • @Highlander1518
    @Highlander1518 6 років тому

    Had this issue today. All radiators fine with the exception of one in the kitchen. Bled the radiator slightly and then followed this video. The radiator is now steaming hot. Thanks!

  • @Texjiminy
    @Texjiminy 5 років тому

    Legend! It worked. As soon as I turned the rest off it was hot within 1 minute. Thank you.

  • @seanmcardle4007
    @seanmcardle4007 3 роки тому

    Balancing the rads worked a treat. Thank you v much.

  • @LeonSkerritt
    @LeonSkerritt 8 років тому

    Great tip. Just saved me a whole lot of bother after getting a new boiler fitted. Thanks.

  • @simonjohnstone7405
    @simonjohnstone7405 5 років тому

    Mate,
    thank you very much for sharing this, you have just saved me a few bob calling out a plumber that I can bot afford.
    I owe you a pint mate.

  • @rayhindle642
    @rayhindle642 9 років тому +3

    Thank you for freely giving away knowledge that has probably taken you years to acquire, I have now subscribed to your channel, I hope you yourself get some benefit from these video's........
    Thanks again Ray H.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  9 років тому +2

      +Ray Hindle Thanks Ray, I really love to give my years of knowledge freely to those that can use it.

  • @manolis2501
    @manolis2501 2 роки тому

    Your are right... 9/10 is that and it was that with mine too - so good to know there are people out there who know what they are talking about - Well Done and Thank You!

  • @nicolaccio1972
    @nicolaccio1972 10 років тому +1

    Thank you very much for this excellent tutorial. I trust it applies if more than 1 radiator are not heating up (cold) properly in the same room. I applied your suggestion leaving open only the cold radiators on the same floor. It appears to be working. Thank you once again. Nicola

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  10 років тому

      Nicola Saccà Pleased you sorted it Nicola.

  • @adammcerlain3977
    @adammcerlain3977 8 років тому +1

    AWESOMEEE !! thank you , what happened me was i lowered some pipes in roof space with pushfit fittings all worked except 2 radiators which would`nt bleed, could`nt figure it out, this made sense to add pressure to the remaining 2 and fixed it in seconds BRILL !!! you are the man :)

  • @deputyvanhalen6386
    @deputyvanhalen6386 5 років тому

    Great video again. What can help the flow of clean water sround ghe sydtem is adding the inhibitir thats in one of your videos ALSO having a filter fitted.
    Sometimes you got to get a new boiler as the pump has gone, with other things likely to go and its 10 years old etc.

  • @anthonyroberts6704
    @anthonyroberts6704 7 років тому

    After trying to bleed my downstairs radiators that always stayed half hot and half cold. Found this video via google and now my downstairs radiators are blistering hot. Genius!!!!

  • @MKPSG12
    @MKPSG12 7 років тому

    Thanks for the video, I got a new expansion tank fitted and the system must’ve imbalanced. Been chasing the plumber for weeks to come back and sort the radiator but done it myself with your help, thanks again!

  • @mikecollins8094
    @mikecollins8094 4 роки тому

    Your a legend thankyou , all radiators working again after balancing .Happy New year to you sir

  • @richardmabe4186
    @richardmabe4186 Рік тому +1

    Good advice. I had a cold radiator on my landing, it's been a problem for years. I turned the heating on then went round shutting off each radiator. As I shut off the last radiator before the cold one there was the sound of air moving and the cold radiator started to get hot. It still gets hot a year since the treatment. Thanks for your help.

  • @DM43685
    @DM43685 5 років тому

    Thank you so much, you are a genius!!! Had to replace my 3 way valve, emptied, replaced, inhibited and the exact problem you mentioned happened once I refilled and reheated.. To make sure I had a good flow of pressure and water (when emptying) I initially opened both lock sheer and thermostatic valves. Your help by fully closing them upstairs and then slightly opening them, fixed the problem, and as a bonus I found the last RAD!!! which means I can drain from that in the future....THANKS AGAIN!!!

  • @JonGritton
    @JonGritton 10 років тому

    Thanks for this - our bathroom radiator was stone cold and we were on the verge of calling a plumber. Watched this and solved it in a couple of minutes... turned out to be the balancing thing. Invaluable!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  10 років тому

      Jon Gritton No problem Jon . Al.

  • @SuperChemist007
    @SuperChemist007 9 років тому +1

    thanks chap . new pump is firing them all up nicely

  • @ilyaasoow
    @ilyaasoow 8 років тому

    you just saved me call-out charge as i only have boiler cover.
    thank you very much.
    keep up the good work.

  • @jon-paulmullin4139
    @jon-paulmullin4139 10 років тому +1

    Thanks for your video. Its so easy when you know how. You saved me a few bob.

  • @matijabenkovic
    @matijabenkovic 4 місяці тому

    Thank you sir 🙏 got my radiators working again, and they are perfectly balanced now 👌

  • @alanfinal30
    @alanfinal30 3 роки тому

    Nice one , old council upstairs flat with 4 runs up into the loft and down ,when I took off a radiator for decorating it wouldn't get warm again ,did as you said and balancing the system worked.

  • @gatorsinthebayou
    @gatorsinthebayou 7 років тому

    My living room radiator was ice cold, it was freaky when you said it would be the living room..!!
    Did as you said & you sir, are a legend!
    Everyone who watches these kinds of videos is extremely grateful, thanks a lot buddy, working perfect now 👍🏽

  • @julie-annhughes563
    @julie-annhughes563 5 років тому

    Thank you , I watched a few videos on this problem no fix then I saw your video which was the only one that was the right method and worked now my two radiators are working 😃

  • @neldadog
    @neldadog 11 років тому +1

    Tried what you said, worked a treat! Thanks very much!

  • @awesumbzr620
    @awesumbzr620 3 роки тому

    Thanks mate... The air lock technique worked perfectly.

  • @Melv245
    @Melv245 9 років тому

    Thank you. It worked!!! My system was unbalanced. Excellent advice. Thanks again.

  • @Bubbly-d6j
    @Bubbly-d6j 6 років тому

    Just used this video to help me with my issue and worked. Fantastic! Thanks

  • @tudorbostan8973
    @tudorbostan8973 6 років тому +4

    You're a star! Amazing. Thank you for the advice.

  • @choitran344
    @choitran344 8 років тому

    thank you for sharing your knowledge , exactly what you said about the last radiator in the house that wasnt hot, not being balanced....that saved me a call out charge. Thankx!!!!!

  • @johnallen4468
    @johnallen4468 10 років тому +1

    Cheers for your advice it worked for me. Saved me a few quid on calling a plumber out too :) thankyou

  • @HughGotIt
    @HughGotIt 11 років тому

    That did the trick, Big Al!
    Thanks for warming up a little piece of New York City.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  11 років тому

      No problem Hugh , must be one of my favourite city`s iwas there myself for a week last May.

    • @HughGotIt
      @HughGotIt 11 років тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday here.
      Come back and your first pint is on me! :)

  • @lucylewendon578
    @lucylewendon578 3 роки тому

    Thanks, your solution cured our bathroom towel rail that was not heating up.

  • @CasualTimes
    @CasualTimes Рік тому

    Always a great help your videos, helped me a few times with various issues regarding heating systems. Cheers 🍻

  • @vincemcerlane1494
    @vincemcerlane1494 4 роки тому

    Thanks for that. I have tried everything and was about to bin the radiator. Cheers

  • @SootyHunt
    @SootyHunt 9 років тому +7

    Had the council out who did this technique to get my last rad on the system (downstairs bathroom no heat at all despite bleeding). Which worked. He showed me what to do etc incase it happened again.
    The next day though, same again, back to no heat !!!
    I've been at it hours, rads off heating on etc.... once off though and it's back to cold and will not re-heat....
    Left it a few days and complained.... Been trying again this evening to no avail, watched a couple of vids, none helped. Came across yours, and you mention 1 point no-one else did, nor did the bloody council worker do !!! Balancing the system !!! half turns on the rads when turning back on, and balance out so the pump is hitting the last one quicker....
    Jesus, the difference it's made....!!! My boiler was kicking in every 5 minutes... It's not kicked back in for at least 20 now. The rads are so much hotter it's untrue, and more importantly, all working and getting hot together, quicker....
    Thanks man,
    Great vids (watched another too) !!!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  9 років тому

      ***** No problem, pleased you sorted it Ok. Al.

  • @skiguns4ever
    @skiguns4ever 10 років тому +1

    Thank you - this worked for me, excellent clear and well explained advice.

  • @JIK-DDT
    @JIK-DDT 2 роки тому

    You are the man!!!!! Just sorted my problem out … thank you 👍👍

  • @joebloggs2222
    @joebloggs2222 11 років тому +1

    will give it a try this afternoon.

  • @The_One_Called_Keith
    @The_One_Called_Keith 8 років тому

    Thank you SO much, just turning them all off and then back on afterwards did the trick !! So happy and grateful

  • @HH-green
    @HH-green 9 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for your video. Your advice helped me save some money.

  • @johnydee6775
    @johnydee6775 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot it solved my issue. As you suggest I closed all radiators above and these down started working. Now will check the pump, if can increase the speed. I think - will be better if the pump work at higher speed.

  • @jamesscott79
    @jamesscott79 4 роки тому

    God knows how this video got a thumbs down??? But I’m giving it a fat thumbs up 👍🏻

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  4 роки тому +1

      Plumbers that have lost work due to me giving trade secrets away.

  • @STUART9603
    @STUART9603 10 років тому

    What a great bit of advice, worked a treat the balancing bit!!
    Thank you!!

  • @wayne3078
    @wayne3078 4 роки тому

    Thanks a million the balancing tip worked a treat 👍👌

  • @leeogrady5433
    @leeogrady5433 9 років тому

    Pablo this is a Master Plumber ...

  • @williamwatkins8597
    @williamwatkins8597 5 років тому

    Great advice, worked immediately to heat 1 cold rad. Cheers 👍

  • @willkndy
    @willkndy 6 років тому

    Thanks a lot this really helped me out. Had one radiator that wouldnt heat up at all, tried other ways of balancing the rads and had no luck, even had a plumber try balance them but didnt make any difference! Turning all the other rads off first worked really well! Love the channel keep up the good work 👍👍👍

  • @hallsy666
    @hallsy666 4 роки тому

    Had a plumber at my house scratching his head for 4 hour why these new rads wouldn't heat up. Blamed it on the valves! Thank you for your video sorted it out in under a hour.

  • @wayswithwords
    @wayswithwords Місяць тому

    This man is a genius and should be given a knighthood! Problem solved in about 45 seconds. Thank you.

  • @EvagorasMandrides
    @EvagorasMandrides 10 років тому +1

    Thank you... Perfect! Worked within seconds.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  10 років тому

      Evagoras Mandrides No problem. Al.

  • @samanadam2442
    @samanadam2442 2 роки тому

    You absolutely star thank you very much for the information I’ve seen so many videos no one explain as you did thanks again keep doing it

  • @LanceSuperflyCunningham
    @LanceSuperflyCunningham Рік тому

    Did the unbalanced thing and it worked! Thank u

  • @malakai651
    @malakai651 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much, what you say makes a lot of sense and helped me solve two problems. You are a star!