Flushing radiators

[ukheather]

I have no experience with plumbing or radiators but my radiator in the lounge is cold at the bottom. I have read that this can be sludge.

Is it easy to flush them myself or should I get someone in to do it, and how expensive is it if someone does it for me?

Thanks everyone in advance

 

[kevplumb]

turn both valves off loosen one end drain the rad into a basin/bucket

take off both ends take rad outside and flush with garden hose

btw dont wear good shoes

 

[brumylad]

put down towels, bin bags and dust sheets and stop up the ends of the rad before moving it. The black sludge stain is awful.

 

[kevplumb]

knew id missed something

 

[ukheather]

Thanks everyone

 

[PTH]

.... and before you slacken the valve connections, open the air vent at the top of thee radiator; it will reduce the spluttering and spraying of gloopy black smelly stuff all over your new three piece suite!

 

[PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN]

Bah, spoilsports.