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Plumbing & Heating Repairs

Radiator Bleeding

The process of releasing trapped air from a central heating radiator to restore full heat output. A radiator bleed key is used to open the bleed valve at the top corner of the radiator, releasing air until water flows out, at which point the valve is re-tightened. After bleeding multiple radiators, the system pressure should be checked and topped up via the filling loop if needed.

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