Radiator thermostat not working!

[connelsey]

Hi there

A couple of my radiators come on when I only want one particular one on.
Turning the thermostat around does nothing. So if the thermostats need replacing is this a job for a plumbing novice? And how do I set about this task?

thanks in advance
connelsey

 

[glasgowgas]

remove TRV head, scoosh with WD40 around pin

gently work it up and down with screwdriver handle

and replace TRV head

 

[connelsey]

Thanks for your advice.

- Is it vital for the boiler to be closed down whilst attempting this?

- is removal of TRV(?) head easy?

- Did you mean to say screwdriver head, rather than handle?

cheers
connelsey

 

[dextrous]

No

Yes - you're removing the bit thermostatic head, no pipework at all!

He meant the handle (plus maybe a pair of pliers to lift the pin if it's a bit stuck initially)

 

[glasgowgas]

No

Yes - you're removing the bit thermostatic head, no pipework at all!

He meant the handle (plus maybe a pair of pliers to lift the pin if it's a bit stuck initially)

freakin mindreader

 

[dextrous]

No

Yes - you're removing the bit thermostatic head, no pipework at all!

He meant the handle (plus maybe a pair of pliers to lift the pin if it's a bit stuck initially)

freakin mindreader

You helped me find a condensate pump - I'm just repaying you by alleviating your workload