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[edit] How to Fix a Domestic Radiator

A radiator may not be working for a number of reasons. This guide aims to provide a step by step guide to identifying the cause of the problem and help in fixing it.

[edit] Symptoms

• Radiator remains cold when it is turned on.
• Radiator only gets luke warm.
• Radiator remains cold at the base.

[edit] List of Solutions

• Bleed the radiator -outline steps
• Check the value is turned on
• Check the pin in the Thermostatic Radiator Value (TRV)