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Why is one radiator not heating up?
All my other radiators work fine, but one stays cold even when the heating is on. What could be causing this?
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"Could be blockage, radiator valve are shut or your heating system needs balancing"
Answered on 26th Oct 2025 - Member since Dec 2024 -
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"Valve could be stuck, balancing or powerflush to remove sludge"
Answered on 26th Oct 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 -
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"Try bleeding radiator with vent key.
Do you have a thermostatic radiator valve fitted on this? if so take head off and pull pin that may be stuck.
hope this helps"
Do you have a thermostatic radiator valve fitted on this? if so take head off and pull pin that may be stuck.
hope this helps"
Answered on 26th Oct 2025 - Member since Sep 2016 -
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"The pin is probably stuck on the thermostat valve. Bit of WD40 and give it a wiggle"
Answered on 26th Oct 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 -
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