Worcester Bosch System Imbalance / Blocked Radiator or Pipe

Boiler runs but some radiators are hot and others remain cold, even after bleeding.

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Possible Causes

Sludge in specific radiators, Incorrectly balanced lockshield valves, Stuck TRVs, Partial blockage in pipework

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow radiators to cool before adjusting valves.

  • Check TRVs and lockshields: Ensure TRVs are open and not stuck. Slightly close the lockshield valves on the hottest radiators to push more flow to colder ones.
  • Bleed cold radiators again: Air can collect in upper floors; bleed until water flows steadily.
  • Engineer tasks: A heating engineer can powerflush the system, remove and flush individual radiators, and professionally balance the system.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Thermostatic Radiator Valves
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