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How To Guides

Radiator maintenance can often seem daunting. However, with a few simple steps, anyone can fit, replace and repair their radiators to keep them working efficiently for years to come. Only Radiators have created a collection of handy guides to take you through the process and help keep your home warm & comfortable.

Read about How to Turn off a Radiator

How to Turn off a Radiator

Turing off your heating is an essential step when bleeding and balacing radiators. Here’s our guide to turning off radiators and heated towel rails whether you have thermostatic valves, manual valves or lockshiled valves.

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Posted on 19th April 2022

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Read about Radiator Not Heating Up? Here's How to Fix it

Radiator Not Heating Up? Here's How to Fix it

There's nothing worse than a cold radiator. If none of your radiators seem to be heating up, or one is getting warm slower than all the rest, you should take the following steps to get your heating back on track.

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Posted on 26th January 2022

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Read about 9 Tips to Save on Heating Bills

9 Tips to Save on Heating Bills

If you’re trying to save on your gas & electric bills, or even wanting to delay switching your heating on, check out these handy tips to save you a few pennies and keep your home as cosy as possible.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 4th October 2021

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Read about How To Clean A Radiator

How To Clean A Radiator

Dust is harmless, right? No. Because you're paying for that dust to be there. Learn how to clean a radiator to save your home from dust, damp, and mold.

Posted by Dominic Lees-Bell View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 23rd February 2021

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Read about How To Flush Sludge In Radiators

How To Flush Sludge In Radiators

Think of your heating as the body's circulation, with the boiler as the heart. Hidden radiator sludge is a blood clot that slowly suffocates your system. So save your home from a heart attack with this important guide on how to flush it out.

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Posted on 9th February 2021

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Read about How To Drain A Radiator

How To Drain A Radiator

Draining a radiator is a job that can feel quite daunting, so we've created this guide to take your through the process without any drama!

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Posted on 29th January 2021

2 Min Read
Read about How To Change A Radiator Valve

How To Change A Radiator Valve

Adding new valves to your radiator can help improve its performance and will give its looks a refresh. In this guide we outline how you can remove your old radiator valve and replace it with a new one.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 27th October 2020

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Read about Where To Position A Radiator: Should Radiators Be Under Windows?

Where To Position A Radiator: Should Radiators Be Under Windows?

There are a number of different areas in your home where you can place your radiator, they don't have to be under the window! As long as the radiator isn't blocked in any way, it's purely an aesthetic choice as to where you place it.

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Posted on 2nd June 2020

4 Min Read
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Read about How To Measure A Radiator

How To Measure A Radiator

Measuring your radiator correctly is key if you want to make replacing it as easy as possible. In this guide we outline everything you need to know to correctly measure a radiator.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 28th May 2020

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Read about How To Remove A Radiator

How To Remove A Radiator

Removing a radiator to replace it or decorate can seem like a daunting task. Luckily we've created this handy guide to take you step by step through the process.

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Posted on 29th January 2020

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Read about Radiator Not Working? Here's How To Fix It

Radiator Not Working? Here's How To Fix It

When your radiators aren't working, it can be a worrying and often cold experience. That's why we've created this handy guide to help you diagnose and fix any radiator concerns.

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Posted on 16th January 2020

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Read about A Guide on How to Replace a Radiator

A Guide on How to Replace a Radiator

Replacing a radiator is not the easiest DIY task but it’s by no means impossible. Heck, it’s even sort of fun in a masochistic kind of way. Click here to discover everything you’ll need to replace a radiator as well as a guide to getting it done.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 5th July 2019

9 Min Read
Read about How to Bleed a Radiator

How to Bleed a Radiator

Radiators, like any system, require bleeding at some point to remove trapped air and prevent cold spots. This process may seem daunting but is incredibly simple and will save you a significant amount of money. Join us as we take you through how to bleed a radiator step-by-step.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 3rd July 2019

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Read about How To Get Rid of Mould Around Your Windows

How To Get Rid of Mould Around Your Windows

Knowing what causes mould is the first step to completely avoiding having to do anything besides cracking a window open sometimes. Or just looking at your ventilation. Because mould in the house is caused by condensation. Easy.

Posted by Dominic Lees-Bell View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 2nd July 2019

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Read about How To Balance Radiators

How To Balance Radiators

If you find a difference in how fast your home’s radiators heat up, your radiators are not balanced! Balancing radiators is a vital procedure before winter comes and half your home feels like a fridge all the time. Follow this simple guide for sizzling winter heating throughout your whole home.

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Posted on 2nd July 2019

3 Min Read

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