Radiator bleed problem and washing machine smells

[lancecable]

Hello.... I have 2 probs which I'd love help on please?!

1) One of my radiators upsatirs needs bleeding - is cold at the top - but when I try and bleed it, the key won't turn... It seems very stiff and won't budge and I don't want to break it and cause a leak! IS there any way of overcoming this please?


2) My washing machine is causing smells in the kitchen. Is this just the norm, it is about 3-5 years old, was here when I moved in. Or is there a reason why the smelling has started ??

Thank you for taking the time to read my posts.

 

[steved101]

Hi

1) does the radiator key fit the vent nipple? or is it covered/stiff with paint???

2) washing machine smells - are quite common but does your machine have a trap? how is the waste piped up....

 

[mogget]

If you don't often wash above 40 degrees, putting some old towels through on the hottest wash may sort the smelliness out.

Some WD40 may help with the bleed point.