Overview

• Experts highlight bleeding radiators as a priority, noting a £3 key can release trapped air that causes cold spots and poor circulation.
• DIY guidance shared today explains how to bleed safely by turning heating off, opening the valve until hissing stops, and testing for an even heat afterward.
• Households are advised to book boiler services and check pressure now to identify faults early and keep systems running efficiently through winter.
• Cleaning dust from radiator fins, checking for internal sludge, and arranging a power flush or a careful DIY hose flush can restore heat transfer.
• Specialists also recommend opening or testing TRVs to prevent them seizing, running the heating briefly each week, insulating exposed pipes, using reflective foil on external walls, and moving furniture away from radiators.