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AnswerHow do you balance radiators?
Balancing adjusts the lockshield valve on each radiator so every one heats evenly — open valves fully, then gradually close the lockshield on the radiators nearest the boiler so heat reaches the far ones.
In more detail
A plumber can balance a system quickly; it fixes rooms that never get warm while others overheat.
2026 figures · BTU uses standard UK heat-loss methodology; running costs use the Ofgem price cap · always confirm with a professional.