Thanks a bunch I’m a single mother of 3 children living alone and my house was cold and I didn’t know how to do this and I always remember my dad use to do it so I look up how to on RUclips and I found you and the rest is history thanks
Before you bleed your radiators, ensure your heating is turned off and your radiators have completely cooled. Although a screwdriver can be used for some modern radiators, most radiators require a radiator key to bleed. ... Once all your radiators have been bled, check the pressure of your boiler gauge.
@@bartkuk1 he had it on yes. But he is probably used to it as a professional. I think it's just about being careful not to burn your hands. You won't to get burnt if the heating is off
You bleed the radiator once the heating has been turned on. That way you know the water is being heated through-out the radiator. Who told you to turn the heating off?
Really good video! I'm useless at anything DIY related, and I understood all of this. I found it helpful that you explained why the radiator didn't beat up and what happened when you turned the key.
Thanks so much for this video. Unlike most I could actually see what you were doing and hear everything clearly. This is so much better than paying hundreds for a plumber to come out.
seaglass22 1 year ago First you turn the central heating full on to identify which radiators need bleeding, then you turn it off and allow the radiators to cool down until they are comfortable to touch. Reposting someones comment so people see it.
Just did this and worked on most of them however I have two upstairs that I opened and couldn’t hear any air coking out and there was no water coming out. Anyone know why?
Don't forget to top up the pressure that was just lost if it drops below 0.6 bar on most boilers you will need to top up from the filling loop and reset cycle.
@@XgamerdaveX When you bleed the radiator. the air escapes. And the water pressure throughout the system is lower than it should be. So you need to get the pressure back up to around 1.2 bar. This makes up for where the air once was. Hope that helps.
@@XgamerdaveX Underneath the boiler there should be a tap/lever you either turn or press to increase the pressure. You will know when you turn the correct one, as you will hear the water filling the system back up. Remember when the pressure reaches around 1.2 bar or in the green depending on your boiler. Turn the water off.
Do you turn the radiators on or off to do this and how long should it be left on if you turn it on? obviously you don't want to get scolded but do you need to have the pressure in the system to bleed the radiators?
He's actually famous, won first ever big brother series, he was a builder on 60 second makeover and few other building shows, he's been in bo selecta and some other things with Keith lemon
I had no idea he has done all that, good on him, although he should have a look at doing a remake of art attack I'm telling you I'm on to something here
Great well presented instruction video. I was querying keeping the pressure exact. Because I've heard different people say different things. However, found what I need to know in the comment section. Thanks a million 😊
My radiator feels cool at the bottom so I did what ur video said to do but only water comes out when I bleed it so not further with the cold bottom of the radiator it’s a brand new boiler and radiators fitted less than 5 month ago three out the house any advice ?
@@gringolin The cowboy is bleeding the radiator with the heating turned on. You must not bleed a radiator when the heating is turned on as it may be too hot to touch and hot water could spray out of it. Ensure the heating is turned off before you begin bleeding a radiator. Letting out air when the pump is running will only draw more air into the system from elsewhere.
Is that Craig from Big brother? 😂 I only came on cos I'm having problems with my radiator. Was not expecting to see you! 😂 Absolute legend of a guy 👍 Thanks for the tip and glad to see you're no still chained up in Avids cupboard! 😂
I used the wrench because I didn't have a key, by accident I completely unscrewed the port and a lot of water came out. I did close it in the end. Is it safe to use?
Was expecting some rando to explain this to me but I got upgraded to Craig from Big Brother sweet! I'm pretty surprised that I remembered him instantly considering that was over 20 years ago! :D
Thanks for your great handy video. I have a question, my radiator is making a fast knocking sound at the bottom, almost like vibration. Do you think it would need to be blead?
I need help guys. thanks for your video. my radiator is fully cold everywhere i tried to bleed it like this and no air came just water straight away. what can i do ?
Hi I have a radiator upstairs in my bedroom when heating is on it makes a noise every 5/10mins or so of like water traveling. Even if heating is off and several hours later same noise from radiator. Also not sure if this happens if we open the water sink and close. Are you able to shed some light why this is happening and a solution please
Look if you can hear the air escape when you open the valve then there is in most cases no need to leave it open when you turn on the heat. If however no air is released, then turning the heating on is necessary. I've been doing this successfully for countless years, and as a rule of thumb, I always turn the heating on regardless before I start bleeding.
Good for people that don't know this.!! I have a bathroom rad' with Hexagon' nuts in either end. Not sure how to deal with this one. would really appreciate help.
@@SilverlineToolsTV small question, if you don't mind. There was some air in the radiators. But one of them made the hissing air escaping sound while water was dripping out. Is there air inside or what could that be?
What is the problem the top of mine get hot and around the side gets hot but the middle is clod so is there a air bubble in the middle and what do I do ?
@@SilverlineToolsTV Hi, I have noticed my bedroom radiator making gurgling noises and it only heats up half way - this means it needs bleed surely? I think many people forget they need bled. How often do you think radiators last before needing bled? Also with the key, do you turn it anti clockwise to release the air? Thanks.
Thanks Craig. My missus thinks I'm a legend now.
Thanks Craig. I am also now a veritable legend.
‘I am a capable man and I bring warmth’
Bathe ye, in my toasty glory
Best comment 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha proper laughed!!
Does your mrs still think you're a legend?
Hope she still does, Keith!
Great stuff - clear, no-nonsense and straight to the point. I wish all instructional videos were like this.
Thanks! Hope it helped
20 odd years and I still instantly remember Craig from Big Brother 😅
Brilliant 😂
I wonder where it was that I had seen him on TV😊
He's a nice chap.
Bo selecta
I was watching thinking has this guy been on Britain got talent or something 😂
Thanks a bunch I’m a single mother of 3 children living alone and my house was cold and I didn’t know how to do this and I always remember my dad use to do it so I look up how to on RUclips and I found you and the rest is history thanks
How the hell do you manage 3 kids as a single mum. One kid is hard enough!
@@MrOdsplut She is a superhero
Thank you for showing me how to do this. You're now my dad
Hahahaha
🤣🤣
Thank you! Our new radiator that hasn't worked for months in the airing cupboard is now fully effective!!
Great to hear!
It worked. Oh my goodness I've never fixed anything in me life. I feel so handy. Thank you. Now let's see what else I can find round the house to fix.
@Bushman now he’s going to go and try to remove asbestos from his ceiling.
Absolutely! Check out our other tutorial videos to see what else you could fix!
@@MrandMrsDIY lol, wording it like this is your video. Sneaky.
🤣. Literally discovered a new skill myself.
@@technicalscienceit is their video. He's on a different channel too
Before you bleed your radiators, ensure your heating is turned off and your radiators have completely cooled. Although a screwdriver can be used for some modern radiators, most radiators require a radiator key to bleed. ... Once all your radiators have been bled, check the pressure of your boiler gauge.
how do you do that
It looks like he had the heating on as he was checking the radiator to get warm. So who is telling the truth?
@@bartkuk1 he had it on yes. But he is probably used to it as a professional. I think it's just about being careful not to burn your hands. You won't to get burnt if the heating is off
Thanks for the tip
I was wondering if the heating needs to be off or on
You bleed the radiator once the heating has been turned on. That way you know the water is being heated through-out the radiator. Who told you to turn the heating off?
Suddenly I'm a plumber now, it works. thank youuu
You're very welcome
Thank you so much Craig! A single middle aged woman feeling really proud of herself here! 😊
Cheers for the video. Bled the radiator in the house and mums well impressed!. Extra Yorkshire pudding for me on my sunday dinner now. 👍🏼
That's why we made the video! The love of Yorkshire puddings
Really good video! I'm useless at anything DIY related, and I understood all of this. I found it helpful that you explained why the radiator didn't beat up and what happened when you turned the key.
Absolutely Christine, with the right know-how anybody could perform these fixes around their own homes! Check out our other tutorials for other tips!
Thanks so much for this video. Unlike most I could actually see what you were doing and hear everything clearly. This is so much better than paying hundreds for a plumber to come out.
Glad it helped!
Thank you. The hubby is away for the week and it is chilly. You’ve saved me and the dogs and cats. 😄. Cheers. 🙏🏽
So glad the video helped
Thank you so much omg I bought the radiator key thinking it would be a big job but it was so simple!!!!
Glad we could help!
Absolutely fab. I just fixed 2 radiators. Thanks Craig. You are a star.
Amazing, well done
It's really helpful to hear how long it can take and that we should wait for water to come out! Thanks!!!
Great to hear, thanks
Thank you Craig did all 11 radiators and now there all working 100% your a God Send.
seaglass22
1 year ago
First you turn the central heating full on to identify which radiators need bleeding, then you turn it off and allow the radiators to cool down until they are comfortable to touch.
Reposting someones comment so people see it.
Asbolutely! What a fantastic tip!
thanks! do you bleed it while the heat/ boiler is on or off? thanks
great clear simple and understandable.No excess blabbering
Glad you liked it
I shall now survive the winter months thanks to you!
Not all heroes wear capes 🦸♂️
Very glad to hear!
thank you so much Craig i was freezing till i watched your video.
Very glad to hear!
I’m going to go around the house doing this now, I’m about to be a hero
Be a hero!
Thanks Craig, great explanation and very quick and to the point. Many thanks 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
He broke out of the chains in Avid’s basement. That’s a proper DIY expert
Thank you, Please!
"He bloody has!"
Craig is a hero!
He's not bad at all
Straight to the point and good advice, thanks
Thanks, hope it helped
Love this guy 👏 DIY champ and Big Brother series 1 champ too 👍 🏆
Thank you JBL!
Clear and short. Thanks a lot
Glad it was useful
best guide video i saw on the topic
Cheers buddy , great video and great to see you again after all these years !
OMG thanks my house was freezing for months now it is really warm thanks I am legend now
I just fixed my radiator with your help..Many thanks
Nice work!
Just did this and worked on most of them however I have two upstairs that I opened and couldn’t hear any air coking out and there was no water coming out. Anyone know why?
Your heater may be out of water like ours is. Have someone come out and check the water level in the main heater.
The video finally made me do it. It really is so easy !!!
Well done, Sunny!
Don't forget to top up the pressure that was just lost if it drops below 0.6 bar on most boilers you will need to top up from the filling loop and reset cycle.
What?
@@XgamerdaveX When you bleed the radiator. the air escapes. And the water pressure throughout the system is lower than it should be. So you need to get the pressure back up to around 1.2 bar. This makes up for where the air once was. Hope that helps.
Tony Crabb how do you increase pressure. The original comment talks about increasing pressure using a filling loop. I don’t know what that is.
@@XgamerdaveX Underneath the boiler there should be a tap/lever you either turn or press to increase the pressure. You will know when you turn the correct one, as you will hear the water filling the system back up. Remember when the pressure reaches around 1.2 bar or in the green depending on your boiler. Turn the water off.
Ehh.. This video is aimed at amateurs, not expert..
Excellent and great pacing with visuals. Thanks
No problem! We want to make it as clear as possible! Glad to hear you found it easy to follow!
Hi Craig thank you. Does the heating need to be on or off. Thank you , sue
Thank you so much for this informative video,
I have one more question, how to cool down the radiator temperature, as I don’t know how to control it
thank craig! best big brother contestant!
👍
Do you need to turn the pump off while you bleed the radiator?
I have open the valve with the key, could hear the sound of the air, but there was no water coming out of the valve.what could I do in that case?
Do you have to start from your boiler and work your way down to the last one or do you have to do them separately ?. I have 3 that need bleeding
As a useless man when it comes to anything like this, it was perfectly explained, thank you!
Did you have boiler on or off?
He didn't state that
But said water was hot
That lends to boiler being on
I didn't realise how easy it was ! Thanks Craig!
Absolutely! With the right know-how anybody could perform these fixes around their own homes! Check out our other tutorials for other tips!
This helped a lot, thank you!
Glad to hear!
Do you turn the radiators on or off to do this and how long should it be left on if you turn it on? obviously you don't want to get scolded but do you need to have the pressure in the system to bleed the radiators?
Should we have the heating off or on whilst doijg this
This guy sounds a double of the guy from "Art Attack"
Ohhh snap that's why I felt so comfortable when watching this😂😂😂
He's actually famous, won first ever big brother series, he was a builder on 60 second makeover and few other building shows, he's been in bo selecta and some other things with Keith lemon
I had no idea he has done all that, good on him, although he should have a look at doing a remake of art attack I'm telling you I'm on to something here
@@mrgriffin6187 the original presenter died in 2007, he had a art attack
Haha yessslad!
Very clear and straight forward. I couldnt have exlpained it better. Well done mate👍
Absolutely, we want to demonstrate that anybody with the right know-how can do these repairs!
Not seen Craig in ages! Nice one Craig!
Sorry! We've been keeping him busy with DIY jobs and builds
New Mrs thinks I'm the perfect man 😂 legend 👍
Glad we could help
Great well presented instruction video. I was querying keeping the pressure exact. Because I've heard different people say different things. However, found what I need to know in the comment section. Thanks a million 😊
Thanks Craig, it's lovely to see your face 😊
Is this done when theur on or can it ve done when heatings not on?
Do you have to do it while heater is hot?
Day 1 in The Big My House ... Craig is teaching me how to beeld my radiator
...Elsewhere in the house Nasty Nick is messing with your boiler pressure
@@SilverlineToolsTV Haha good on ya Craig! Good to see you looking well and doing your thing mate. Thanks for the handy instructions.
My airlock problem is from the 10mm pipework supply from manifold to the radiator.
Do I turn the heating off first?
My radiator feels cool at the bottom so I did what ur video said to do but only water comes out when I bleed it so not further with the cold bottom of the radiator it’s a brand new boiler and radiators fitted less than 5 month ago three out the house any advice ?
Straight to the point 👍🙂
Thanks
Do you bleed your radiators while your heating is on or off? Please
Central heating should be turned off and radiators cold before bleeding
Did you bleed the radiators in big brother?
Great simple fix, thanks
Glad it helped
Do the radiators have to be cold or hot for this procedure.
Thanx Craig - why aren't you on telly more?
Saint Etienne because he’s bleeding radiators now 😂
Should I carry out this process when the heating is ON or OFF? Or makes no difference?
Hi did you find out?
@@claremckinnon5610 No! Should the heating is on or off?
@@gringolin The cowboy is bleeding the radiator with the heating turned on. You must not bleed a radiator when the heating is turned on as it may be too hot to touch and hot water could spray out of it. Ensure the heating is turned off before you begin bleeding a radiator. Letting out air when the pump is running will only draw more air into the system from elsewhere.
Always make sure the heating is OFF and that the radiator is cold before bleeding.
Is that Craig from Big brother? 😂
I only came on cos I'm having problems with my radiator. Was not expecting to see you! 😂
Absolute legend of a guy 👍
Thanks for the tip and glad to see you're no still chained up in Avids cupboard! 😂
Yes it is! and glad it helped
Legend, solved my radiator issue within minutes. Thank u sir
Not a problem! For any other tips check out our other tutorials!
I used the wrench because I didn't have a key, by accident I completely unscrewed the port and a lot of water came out. I did close it in the end. Is it safe to use?
Hi! Thanks for the vid! Is there a standard on how high I should turn up the radiator before doing this ?
Was expecting some rando to explain this to me but I got upgraded to Craig from Big Brother sweet! I'm pretty surprised that I remembered him instantly considering that was over 20 years ago! :D
Thanks for your great handy video. I have a question, my radiator is making a fast knocking sound at the bottom, almost like vibration. Do you think it would need to be blead?
Brilliant!! Thank's Craig!! x 👍😃😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Craig bloody saving the day in my house
Any time! For other tips and tutorials check out our other videos!
After bleeding the radiators don't you have to do something else to introduce more water from the mains into the heating system?
yes - you need to release the water valve under the boiler to build the pressure back up.
I need help guys. thanks for your video. my radiator is fully cold everywhere i tried to bleed it like this and no air came just water straight away. what can i do ?
Sludge build up in the radiator, You may have to have your radiators flushed.
Do I need to re-pressurise the boiler after doing this? And if so, what bar/rating does it need to be on?
Yes it needs re pressuring usually around 1.2-1.5bar
Hi I have a radiator upstairs in my bedroom when heating is on it makes a noise every 5/10mins or so of like water traveling. Even if heating is off and several hours later same noise from radiator. Also not sure if this happens if we open the water sink and close. Are you able to shed some light why this is happening and a solution please
Look if you can hear the air escape when you open the valve then there is in most cases no need to leave it open when you turn on the heat. If however no air is released, then turning the heating on is necessary. I've been doing this successfully for countless years, and as a rule of thumb, I always turn the heating on regardless before I start bleeding.
Can you still have on when you bleed the radator?
From generating Christmas bangers to bleeding radiators, is there no end to Craig's talents?
Thank you sir
You're very welcome, hope it helped
Good for people that don't know this.!! I have a bathroom rad' with Hexagon' nuts in either
end. Not sure how to deal with this one. would really appreciate help.
Thank you for this instruction :)
Glad it was helpful!
@@SilverlineToolsTV small question, if you don't mind. There was some air in the radiators. But one of them made the hissing air escaping sound while water was dripping out. Is there air inside or what could that be?
Thank you so much Craig Philips for the video, Namastae.🙏🏿
My radiator is cold at one end so not cold at top or bottom just one half cold. When i bled it water came out straight away?
Do you have to wait until all the water is drain?
Mines don't heat up at all... new flat and it's been empty for a while... although taps running very hot
Tap with a rubber mallet. Not too hard mind
Lovely video!
Thank you!
is the ORDER of bleeding radiators significant? e.g. should I do the ones on the ground floor first? Or it doesn't matter?
Great help saved money this year
Radiator Super Hero level: unlocked! Thanks dude😊🙏
Not all heroes wear capes 🛠
What is the problem the top of mine get hot and around the side gets hot but the middle is clod so is there a air bubble in the middle and what do I do ?
Should the heating is on or off?
What do you do if the water completely runs out of the radiator?
Should this be done when the heating is on or off?
Great simple video,.thanks
You're welcome!
@@SilverlineToolsTV Hi, I have noticed my bedroom radiator making gurgling noises and it only heats up half way - this means it needs bleed surely? I think many people forget they need bled. How often do you think radiators last before needing bled? Also with the key, do you turn it anti clockwise to release the air? Thanks.
My radiator is a little cold at bottom, hot at top. Can you help please.