Baxi
Poor System Balancing / Sludge Blockage
Radiators heat unevenly, some remain cold even though furnace is running normally
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Possible Causes
Sludge build-up in radiators or pipework, Radiator valves closed or stuck, System not balanced, Blocked Baxi magnetic filter
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Allow radiators to cool before working on valves.
- Open valves: Ensure both flow and return valves on each radiator are open.
- Bleed radiators: Remove trapped air from cold radiators.
- Clean filter: If a Baxi magnetic filter is installed, isolate and clean it thoroughly.
- Balance system: Throttle back lockshield valves on radiators that heat quickly to encourage flow to colder radiators.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
System Radiator Valves / Magnetic Filter
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