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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