Love_London Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 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! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 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. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 What sort of rad do you have at present?If it's quite old and/or a single rad, you can get more heat output from a new double rad in the same position... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 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? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Lowlander Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> 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 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 its a days work so ?150 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 We changed an old radiator for a new more efficient one the same size at the bottom ( so not much pipework needed), but thicker with more fins to emit heat better. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 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:-------------------------------------------------------> its a days work so ?150 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 plus the cost of the rad of course Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 alice Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> its a days work so ?150You know a good plumber who charges ?150 a day? Can you share his details please? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawley Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Our bedroom used to be very cold until we changed our knackered old radiator for a new, bigger one that emits around double the number of BTUs. We used Big Small Building Solutions who did an efficient, tidy job for a very reasonable sum. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
srisky Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Also, try increasing the gauge on the boiler that controls the temperature of the water going to your radiators. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41460-adding-another-radiator/#findComment-722171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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