Chaffoteaux Poor Heating Performance / Circulation Issue

Boiler runs but radiators do not get hot or only partially heat up, no error code displayed.

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Possible Causes

Air in radiators, Sludge in system, Pump running at too low speed, Stuck radiator valves

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Radiators and pipes may be hot. Use a cloth when bleeding radiators to avoid scalds.

User-level checks:

  • Bleed all radiators starting from the lowest floor; top up system pressure afterwards.
  • Ensure all TRVs and lockshield valves are open.
  • Check that the room thermostat is set high enough and that time controls are calling for heat.

Technical checks (qualified personnel):

  • Check pump operation and speed setting; increase speed if necessary.
  • Inspect and clean any system filter or magnetic filter on the return line.
  • Consider powerflushing the system if sludge is severe.
  • Balance the radiators by adjusting lockshield valves to ensure even heat distribution.

After improvements, verify that all radiators reach target temperature within a reasonable time.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

System Filter
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