Have you got a heating system that needs a revamp or a few touches to bring it in line with your home's style. In this guide we will be running through on how to change a thermostat on a radiator and what problem you could face when replacing it with a new thermostat.
What Is A Radiator Thermostat
Radiator thermostats have an important role in how well our radiators function in homes. As most radiators have them on show, changing the radiator valve or upgrading it to suit your style should certainly be worth considering as it improves the look, efficiency and performance of your radiator.
There are a different types of valves of which your radiator will work off, which are listed below
- Thermostatic Radiator Valves
- Designer Radiator Valves
- Corner Radiator Valves
- Straight Radiator Valves
- Angled Radiator Valves
Each type of radiator valve has a finish to suit your radiator style and home. Whether you have manual or thermostatic valves, the process of replacing them is identical. So firstly let’s look into why you would want to change your radiator valves.
Why Change Your Radiator Valve
Are you not sure why you should change thermostatic radiator valves? Below are a few reasons why you may want to change your radiator valve for your room.
- Faulty Radiator Valve
- Changing Between Manual And Thermostatic Valves
- Is Your Radiator The Right Size?
- Want A Style That Suits You?
- Poor Performance
How To Change A Thermostat Valve On Radiator
Step 1 - Turn The Heating And Water Off
Step 1 - Turn The Heating And Water Off
First step of properly changing your radiator valve is simply turning your water and heating off in your home. Next wait for your radiators to fully cool and check there a no heating elements or thermostats that are on as this could easily affect the valve replacing process.
Step 2 - Drain Your Full Heating System
After turning all the heating and water off, next you will want to drain your heating system fully. To do this simply locate your home's drain cock, attach the hose, and secure it with a jubilee clip. After that, take the hose outside, open the drain cock, and let all the water drain out of your system.
Step 3 Remove The Old Valve You Want To Change
To remove the valve from the radiator, use the wrench to secure the valve body and the spanner to unscrew it. If necessary, take off the valve adapter as well.
F&Q’s
How Do Thermostatic Radiator Valves Work?
Are you interested in How Thermostatic Valves Work? Why not check out our in depth blog totally covering you so you have all the knowledge you need.
How Do You Change A Thermostat Without Draining The System?
Are you not sure how to change a radiator thermostat without draining the system? Well to put it simply, changing a radiator valve without draining the system is probably not a job for the first-time DIYer so it would be best to get the professionals in.
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