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Reactivate the radiator
Bleed radiators
In summer, due to the inactivity of the system, air bubbles can form, preventing the heaters from functioning properly.
If a radiator only heats up to a certain point, it most likely needs to be bled. If it has never been done before, it may seem like a difficult procedure, but in reality it is not that complex.
To work safely it is important to vent cold radiators and therefore ensure the boiler is switched off. The next step is to locate the vent button. Usually it is located in the upper part of the radiator. Once you find it, you need to slowly rotate it counterclockwise. When you open the valve, you should feel the air inside the radiator come out until some water comes out, indicating that all the air has escaped. You can then turn the valve clockwise to close it and check that the radiator heats up completely and not just up to a certain point.
For an autonomous system, always check the water pressure indicated by the boiler , which must be between 1 and 1.3 bar.
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