Moving radiator

When removing a radiator, or moving one to a different location in the room, do we have to drain the whole system?

Asked by Katarzyna on 24th Jun 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Definitely drain the system otherwise, when you removing the radiator, the house will be flooded."
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Yes you would need to drain the system down,so you can cut and alter pipe work for new radiator position, if you were to change radiator like for like and leave in same place,you would only need to drain the radiator your changing."
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Yes, you have to drain the whole system , that's a safer way to do it."
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Apr 2025 - report
"Yes drain the whole system so you can work on the pipe work"
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Apr 2025 - report
"No, you don't always have to drain the entire central heating system when moving a radiator. You can isolate the radiator and drain just that section, which is often simpler and less time-consuming."
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
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