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Noisy radiators can be a common issue in homes..
Often due to trapped air or the buildup of mineral deposits within the system. These noises can range from clanking or banging sounds to hissing or gurgling noises. Regular bleeding of radiators to release trapped air and occasional flushing of the heating system can help alleviate these issues and ensure efficient and quiet operation of your radiators.
This is a tough one, so Roger calls in the cavalry in the form of James Lawrence of Plumberparts.
This is Kevin’s message:
I have been watching you on TV and now YouTube for over 20 years. We moved 2 years ago back to the UK after living in France.
Now in Cornwall, we have a converted barn that wasn’t done very well 20 years ago, and we spent 2022 having most things updated by a very good local builder.
He had many trades and recommended a plumber who was also good but very busy (holiday homes, etc).
We didn’t rip out the C/H system (oil as serviceable with a boiler less than 3 years old) New radiators all around with new TRVs.
In the kitchen, we have a tall grey column radiator but the trv valve came with it and all others are Drayton.
The kitchen rad however, is very noisy radiator and as the builder said, sounded like the plumber had left his spanners inside.
It’s a metallic sound when the boiler fires and a hissing sound when on full. The plumber came back and adjusted the flow into rad, which made a bit of difference.
We have been leaving it off as living and kitchen is open plan, so that noisy radiator can be intrusive. Plumber suggests it might be cheap TRV, have you any suggestions?
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