Installing a radiator or thermostatic valves

When you install a radiator, the type of radiator plays an important role. Are you replacing an old model with a new radiator? Will you then need to replace and/or move all the pipes when installing your radiator? It's worth calling in a specialist who can fit your radiator, especially if you need to install several radiators or carry out a new boiler installation.

The various tasks that need to be carried out before fitting a new radiator include: draining your heating system, removing the old radiators, installing the new radiators, connecting the pipes from the existing connection points, refilling your boiler, bleeding the installed radiators and checking for any leaks and general good working order. We recommend that you have a radiator installed by a specialist in the same way as for a boiler installation. You can be sure that your home will be warm. Make an appointment with one of our heating engineers.

To choose the best radiator for your home, it's important to take into account the size and insulation of the rooms, as well as heat loss. A heating engineer will be able to advise you on the type of radiator best suited to your situation, and help you install efficient, energy-saving radiators. Wall-mounted radiators are an interesting option for small spaces, while electric radiators can be a back-up solution in certain situations.

All in all, to guarantee the best thermal comfort and save money on your heating bill, it's essential to choose your radiator carefully and call in a professional to install it. Don't hesitate to consult a heating engineer to guide you through this process and optimise your central heating system.

To complete your heating system and optimise your energy consumption, installing thermostatic valves is an ideal solution. These valves, fitted with a thermostatic head, allow you to regulate the temperature room by room. This system not only offers personalised thermal comfort, but also contributes to significant energy savings.

Each thermostatic valve is fitted with a sensor that measures the room temperature. Depending on the desired temperature, the thermostatic valve adjusts the flow of hot water circulating through the water radiator. The programmable room thermostat, on the other hand, allows you to maintain an ideal temperature in each room of the house, while avoiding over-consumption of energy.

It is vital to bleed water radiators regularly to ensure they operate at optimum efficiency. This operation, which consists of evacuating the air accumulated in the valve body, can be carried out using a bleeder. If in doubt, don't hesitate to call in a professional.

When installing a valve or tap, it is important to carefully dismantle the old equipment, taking care to drain the pipe concerned. Once the new tap or valve has been installed, check the connections to make sure there are no leaks. Once this has been done, all that's left to do is set the room thermostat to the desired room temperature.

Cast-iron radiators, on the other hand, require special attention when it comes to setting temperatures. Because of their high thermal inertia, they take longer to reach the desired temperature. The use of a control thermostat is therefore particularly recommended to regulate their temperature correctly and avoid overheating or excessive cooling.

Technology has also made its contribution to heating control. Today, there are connected radiator valves that can be controlled remotely via a mobile app. These intelligent devices can adjust the temperature in each room according to the presence of occupants and variations in outside temperature, optimising hot water production and energy consumption.

In short, the use of thermostatic taps, valves and room thermostats, combined with regular draining of radiators and precise temperature control, is the key to guaranteeing thermal comfort in every room of your home and saving energy.