Radiator Balancing

What radiator balancing covers

Radiator balancing fine-tunes how water moves through your heating system so each radiator gets the right share of flow. It typically includes:

• Checking radiator performance across the property and noting uneven warm up.
• Setting lockshield valves to balance flow between radiators.
• Confirming TRVs are operating correctly and not restricting flow incorrectly.
• Checking system pressure and basic heating controls settings that affect circulation.
• Identifying issues that can prevent balancing from working (for example stuck valves, air in radiators, sludge, or pump problems).

When radiator balancing is the right choice

This service is most useful if some rooms never feel warm, radiators heat unevenly, or the system seems to favour radiators closest to the boiler. It is also a good idea after changes to the system, such as new radiators, altered pipework, or a boiler upgrade.

What happens during the visit

The system is brought up to temperature, then each radiator is checked in turn. Adjustments are made gradually so the flow is shared more evenly, and temperatures are re-checked to confirm an improved balance. If a radiator cannot be balanced due to an underlying fault, you will be told what the issue is and what would be needed to put it right.

Aftercare and ongoing optimisation

Once balanced, heating should feel more consistent day to day. You will also get practical guidance on using TRVs and programmer settings to keep comfort steady and avoid wasted heat. If further work is recommended, it will be clearly explained so you can decide what to do next.