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I am thinking of adding another radiator in my living room as even with the current one fully on, I feel that the room is not warm enough...


I know the average cost of radiator, but I haven't got a clue how much it costs for the installation.

I'm sure it depends on where the pipe is running, etc, but if I get it installed at the most convenient spot, it is quite an easy job that can be done in couple of hours?


How much should I expect to pay for the installation, less than 100, 100-200, or over 200?


Any advice would be appreicated!

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It is not that straightforward and will take the best part of a day or more if there are problems.


The first thing to consider is if your boiler can handle an extra radiator. It could be that the reason

your home is cold is the boiler is already struggling with the rads. you have now.


You will need additional piping and by-pass piping so the water flows if the radiator is turned down/ off


This will inevitably involve taking up floorboards. / carpets removing furniture.

This will take a lot of time.


You will probably need to drain the entire system especially if the new rad. is downstairs,

This may be a problem if there in no drain tap fitted.

Draining the system takes time.. You will loose all your inhibitor which will need replacing.

Extra cost.


The radiator needs to be fitted connected up.


The system needs to be refilled and can take several hours to vent all the rads. deal with air locks

in the system and the boiler. The system may need re-balancing.


The system will need to be brought up to full heat and checks for water leaks carried out before

the floorboards can be put back.


You will need a plumber. a carpenter if joist need to be cut.


Would estimate ?400.00 - ?600.00 .. But could easily be more.


DulwichFox.

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Lowlander Wrote:

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> It's at least half a day's work, so at least

> ?300...but as Foxy says there are so many

> variables the best thing is to get some quotes.

>

> Peter Bennison gets good reviews.

>

> Have you tried bleeding the current radiator?


Yes.. could be your rads just need bleeding.. might need to top up boiler pressure. (sealed systems)

You can do this yourself and will not cost anything. (well ?3 for a rad key.)


Foxy

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A rather casual statement! As other posters have said it's not easy and there is a lot of work involved. I would charge about ?250 to do it.


I would however start with bleeding the rad to see if that makes a difference.


alice Wrote:

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> its a days work so ?150

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