Tado Underheating Due to Incorrect Flow Temperature or Balancing

Room is too cold even though Tado Smart Thermostat is calling for heat; boiler runs but radiators stay lukewarm.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Boiler flow temperature set too low, Radiator valves partially closed, System hydraulically unbalanced, Smart Radiator Thermostats limiting flow

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety warning: Radiators and pipes can be hot. Allow them to cool before adjusting valves.

  • Check setpoint: Ensure the room’s target temperature in the Tado app is higher than the current temperature by at least 1–2°C.
  • Boiler flow temperature: On the boiler control panel, increase the central heating flow temperature within the manufacturer’s recommended range (e.g., from 50°C to 60°C) and test.
  • Open radiator valves: Make sure manual lockshield valves and any non-Tado TRVs in the room are fully open.
  • Check other rooms: If some rooms are very hot and others cold, your system may need balancing. Slightly close the lockshield valves on the hottest radiators to push more flow to colder rooms.
  • Verify Tado head position: Ensure Smart Radiator Thermostats are correctly calibrated and not stuck in a nearly closed position (re-run calibration if needed).
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Radiator Lockshield Valves
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