The valve on the radiator is stiff - I cannot turn the heat

by **nessas7** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:19 pm

I turned on my radiator after a period of 4 months for around 20 minutes. I then turned the valve off (to shut mode). Right afterwards it became stiff and now does not turn either way. What can I do. Help...Winter is on its way.

by **nessas7** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:03 pm

To the people that viewed but were unable to answer my query I figured a way to solve the problem. Unscrew this at the top, apply some oil around the pin, leave for 5 minutes then use a plier to gently turn in the opposite angle (to turn on). This should release the jam. You may see slight weeping of the valve so just use a cloth/ tissue to absorb the water.

by **htg engineer** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:28 pm

Sounds like you were turning the valves the wrong way, or you turned them off too tight, they don't normally seize up after 20 mins.

Opposite angle ? or direction ?

If the valve leaked when you opened it, it's probably still leaking now.