How to remove and replace a thermostatic radiator valve head

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  • How to remove and replace a thermostatic radiator valve head. A two minute video for a two minute job. Al shows you how.
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Komentáře • 737

  • @oluogundiran2386
    @oluogundiran2386 Před 6 měsíci +13

    Amazing! Just somehow broke mine off this morning and instantly panicked thinking about costs of calling in a plumber 😂. Thought I’d check CZcams first and this came up. Gave it a try and it worked. You’re indeed a lifesaver 🙂

    • @sukkydawodu9471
      @sukkydawodu9471 Před 6 měsíci

      😮😂❤🎉😅😅😂😮😮😢😢🎉❤😂🎉😅😮

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 6 měsíci +1

      No problem.

  • @mikefreschezza
    @mikefreschezza Před 7 lety +126

    Why can't all instructional videos be this clear and simple?!

    • @yustasg5539
      @yustasg5539 Před 3 lety

      and concise

    • @mywayorthehighway9815
      @mywayorthehighway9815 Před 3 lety

      To be honest, you can't really complicate a radiator valve

    • @araiq
      @araiq Před 3 lety +2

      because they need 10minutes video to have tons of ads to earn money.. The longer the video is, the more profitable it is.

  • @gotglitterveins
    @gotglitterveins Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you! I’m a support worker, myself and the person I’m supporting just managed this ourselves with no experience and we’re very pleased with ourselves

  • @DoodlePad101
    @DoodlePad101 Před rokem +19

    Had a panic this morning after breaking mine off by accident, glad to find a video like this to ease my stress. All fixed now, thank you for the informative video!

  • @ProfessorPesca
    @ProfessorPesca Před rokem +15

    This is the second video of yours that has given me confidence to attempt things I otherwise would have paid a man for. The extent of my plumbing knowledge is that water is wet so something as basic as this is super helpful. I wasn’t sure if I was going to take the valve off and water would go everywhere! Saved me a packet thank you!

  • @Loveleyflora
    @Loveleyflora Před měsícem

    This is everything i needed. As i was regulating the valve, trying to get the right temperature, it came off. I didn't know how to screw it back on and thought i had broken it. After watching your demonstration, i was able to put it back on!! 👍🏼

  • @blueskiesmpify
    @blueskiesmpify Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you for making this video!! Very clear and easy to understand. My radiator wasn't working, but after watching your video and taking the valve off, I realised the pin underneath was jammed in. A couple of minutes with a pair of pliers, and my radiator is now lovely and warm again! Thank you!

  • @reviewer3448
    @reviewer3448 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I don't have much money and I try and help out my elderly mom with repairs. Thank you for all your tips.

  • @marieelwood7431
    @marieelwood7431 Před 3 lety +2

    Another single lady saved by this guy. Thank you so much!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 3 lety

      You're very welcome! Thanks Marie.

  • @johnenglish929
    @johnenglish929 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this. The valve came away in my wife’s hand this morning and I couldn’t work out how to put it back on. Your video explained it really clearly and now it’s all fixed. Once again, thank you very much.

  • @RLToughGuy
    @RLToughGuy Před 7 lety +32

    You, sir are an absolute legend. Saved me so much hassle, thank you.

  • @OlafProt
    @OlafProt Před 11 měsíci +3

    Amazing thanks! One of ours has clearly just rotten and fallen off, I thought this was a plumber call out. You saved me £150! 😊

  • @wanderthelinear2128
    @wanderthelinear2128 Před 6 lety +116

    Single lady fixing my own valve! WINNER!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 6 lety +28

      Good on you. Keep up the good work. Ladies can do it as well as men.

    • @obibear123
      @obibear123 Před 4 lety +1

      I did it too on my own. So easy to do.

    • @AddBlue247
      @AddBlue247 Před 4 lety +5

      Congratulations.
      Gender has no play madam. It just read the book and it goes as planned. :D

    • @ContralasCuerdas
      @ContralasCuerdas Před 2 lety +3

      Congratulations for being a functional grown human

    • @omg_wtf
      @omg_wtf Před 2 lety +4

      Are you free Saturday night?

  • @danielawonuga4683
    @danielawonuga4683 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you soo much Sir, I love CZcams!! 😭 I was getting frustrated and struggling to figure it out on my own until I searched it up. Thought I was going to need to call someone for it 😅 but I did it and I’m relieved now 😌 Thanks again. 👌🏾

  • @PoshMurder
    @PoshMurder Před rokem

    Many years ago I had to do things with my radiator like turn it off in a room, decorate, or just have it off as a room was being used for storage. I'm back at a video of yours again, this time figuring out how to put what I was legitimately going to Google as "number temperature knob thingy" at one point.
    I've got high functioning autism, and the approach to some simple things can feel initially daunting, despite having been to university and all that. Your videos are simple, to the point, and with a kind face that says it all.
    Thanks for being a whole lot of help. Other CZcamsrs overcomplicate things for some reason.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před rokem

      Thanks you very much for your very kind comments. Al and Jan.

  • @googlebox
    @googlebox Před 5 lety +16

    OMG it really is that simple! Life saver, thank you so much for posting!

  • @KeshMacStool
    @KeshMacStool Před 4 lety +1

    Hero! All other articles seemed to want me to replace the whole valve system, when I just needed the head. Ordered a new one now to fit tomorrow. Thanks!

  • @abstracthealingplants
    @abstracthealingplants Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for all of your videos, they have been helpful to no end for me and my partner whilst renovating upstairs! Thank you so much!

  • @sarahneary401
    @sarahneary401 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is literally the most helpful video I have ever seen on the internet! Thank you, thank you!

  • @liamcollins4969
    @liamcollins4969 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for your videos. I used a couple today to fix a radiator. The best tool I used today by far.
    Cheers
    Liam

  • @jirosuguro3044
    @jirosuguro3044 Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic video, thanks Al! One of the clearest, easiest explanations I've come across.

  • @tinywarriorfox
    @tinywarriorfox Před 4 lety +5

    Smashing! Clear and simple instructions, I feel confident to tackle this myself now. Thanks.

  • @chloeharper5866
    @chloeharper5866 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! Im a student and I just moved to Europe all by myself, so had no idea how these worked and nobody to ask. I appreciate the clear instructions. 👍

  • @jackpinter1627
    @jackpinter1627 Před rokem

    Super helpful--got me over the hump of believing I could do this, and I love Dereton's smile and gentle manner!

  • @Enby-Scientist
    @Enby-Scientist Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you! Moved into our student house months ago to find ours on the floor. Housemates like it a lot hotter than me so very helpful to get it fixed!

  • @1954BJohn
    @1954BJohn Před 8 lety +9

    One again a really useful video - thanks Al!

  • @BigGsRandoms
    @BigGsRandoms Před 2 lety +2

    Couldn't believe how simple that was - I have always been hesitant with plumbing jobs but this was simple! NICE

  • @steve1962
    @steve1962 Před 3 lety

    Your videos are brilliant - I'm captain chaos when it comes to anything DIY and you always explain things in the best way.

  • @sarahelliott8729
    @sarahelliott8729 Před 6 lety +5

    Brilliant video, thank you. I’ve got a radiator working again and I’m in the grip of the Beast from the East and Storm Emma at the moment, so your help was marvellous.

  • @katesibbald6350
    @katesibbald6350 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you, as a novice this was clear and concise. Loved it.

  • @des7648
    @des7648 Před 4 lety +2

    Two minutes long video and in another 7 minutes i had my new valve installed :))! Thank you Sir for your helpful video!

  • @HoudalothAli
    @HoudalothAli Před 4 lety

    Dereton33 you are a living legend in the world of plumbing. So much knowledge and experience being shared with a wannabe plumber like me.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 4 lety

      That`s no problem, pleased to share it with you.

  • @rosanthal
    @rosanthal Před 5 lety +1

    Just moved into a new house. Your videos are doing wonders! Thank you! 😊 😊 😊

  • @alberthartman2874
    @alberthartman2874 Před rokem +1

    I accidentaly kicked that thing off but your video worked and it was simple so thanks

  • @jessiej86uk
    @jessiej86uk Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much! It really is simple! My poor boyfriend had been sleeping next to a radiator on full blast because the valve head came off and we didn’t know how to put it back on. Great, easy, simple video.

  • @johncollins9435
    @johncollins9435 Před 2 lety +3

    Really clear, helpful and without fuss. Thank you so much!

  • @Surfer7901
    @Surfer7901 Před 6 lety

    Mr Dereton, you are a lovely guy! What a lovely plumber! And a FABULOUS demo. Now I know I can do stuff like this.

  • @fragrancedeparadiso443

    You don't know how many folks this video's helped and going to help. Thanks so much and subscribed!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před rokem

      Thank you very much. Glad it helped you.

  • @peterm6819
    @peterm6819 Před 2 lety

    that is a clear speaking communicator if ever i heard one ! you are priceless sir !

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, wife says I can talk my way out of anything. Ha ha.

  • @garygringo7786
    @garygringo7786 Před rokem

    Why can't all videos be like this? You got me out of a right pickle - I was so stressed - thank you so much!!!!

  • @beyond1957
    @beyond1957 Před 3 lety

    Derek, You are a national treasure my friend, thank you.

  • @caithurley5589
    @caithurley5589 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey thanks, lovely. Nearly all of ours basically fell off within 6 months of us moving in to our place - I suspect they hadn't been touched in years and the heat got to the plastic. I imagined it was all far too alarming to fix myself (despite having done loads of other fixes in the house!). Now, I shall! Thanks again xx

  • @sharkers47
    @sharkers47 Před 5 lety

    Still the most helpful man on the internet. Thanks!

  • @olwendavies8873
    @olwendavies8873 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you! I'd been mucking about trying to sort this but your video showed me how to get it right first time.

  • @veet9556
    @veet9556 Před 6 lety +1

    I really like the straight forward clear explanations :)

  • @ghobby6143
    @ghobby6143 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful Indeed. The plastic connection on my myson thermostat just crumbled away and I was concerned about replacing it myself but this video has given me the confidence that I can 👍😃

  • @jennywylie7164
    @jennywylie7164 Před 7 lety +7

    Very helpful video. Thank you

  • @jegan599
    @jegan599 Před rokem

    I have just done the above and managed to get the radiator working. Just sent you a small something. Thank You

  • @benmilman2604
    @benmilman2604 Před 5 lety

    Legend. Very simple and informative with the personal touch.

  • @leewoodards1745
    @leewoodards1745 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you, for your simple and helpful advice 👍

  • @tupachussain7489
    @tupachussain7489 Před měsícem

    Thank you mate. Videos like yours are very helpful. Appreciate it

  • @marionwalker2820
    @marionwalker2820 Před 6 lety

    Mine's leaking so I watched your other video using PTFE tape so, now I know how to get the the top off, I'm going to have a go at fixing the leak and hopefully save money on getting a plumber out!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 6 lety

      You will do it just fine Marion.

  • @sianthomas-meditationmindf1612

    Thank you so much for this. We thought we'd have to get a plumber in but saved ourselves so much time hassle and money

  • @fredcoombs9870
    @fredcoombs9870 Před rokem

    Thanks very much for this video ,I have now fixed the radiator in the spare room.

  • @Ginners
    @Ginners Před rokem

    Cheers Boss! Nice and simple,, straight to the point as all youtube tutorials should be.

  • @russellbarker5677
    @russellbarker5677 Před 3 lety

    Just sorted 5 radiators with this fix. Cheers mate. Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

  • @melsagelord3991
    @melsagelord3991 Před rokem

    Appreciate this and your other vids. Saved me embarrassing myself asking a plumber, and possibly some money.

  • @olvxskaf1501
    @olvxskaf1501 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice and clear, and good tip about putting it on 5. Thanks for the video.

  • @vilmaclarodaels8395
    @vilmaclarodaels8395 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. This save me a lot of money. Your explanation is so easy to follow. God bless

  • @lourdesbaby964
    @lourdesbaby964 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for a no-nonsense tutorial 🙏🏻

  • @chima1638
    @chima1638 Před rokem +1

    Just moved into my own place and this randomly fell off. Didn't know how or why but i managed to put it back on with your vid 👍

  • @xnickjonsson
    @xnickjonsson Před 6 lety +2

    Amazing! short and sweet thank you!

  • @michellecole4771
    @michellecole4771 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for posting this - so helpful, really appreciated.

  • @roper25118479
    @roper25118479 Před 4 lety +2

    Quality. Exactly what I needed!

  • @shiningones6765
    @shiningones6765 Před 4 lety

    Great video!!!!! Glad that you don't have to switch anything off......just put a new one on. Thank you so much!!!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 4 lety +1

      When normally changing the head then no, but if you are going to try to undo the top then yes.

  • @iq-nj4xg
    @iq-nj4xg Před 6 měsíci

    Your videos are brilliant! Thank-you!

  • @expressocafecatering3462

    Once again Derek to the rescue! Thank you😊

  • @anncoughlan1643
    @anncoughlan1643 Před 7 lety +4

    Thank you so much - very helpful. I wish you were my plumber! :) I've only had bad experiences.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 7 lety

      Sorry to hear that Ann,we are not all bad, there are some nice plumbers out there.

  • @MuhammadAli-xy8nj
    @MuhammadAli-xy8nj Před 6 lety

    Thanks I just fixed my one only by watching your video 👍 extremely helpful video indeed 😇

  • @abyhamouda3813
    @abyhamouda3813 Před rokem

    Thank you
    You saved me so much hustle I was going to replace the whole elbow. Thanks again

  • @Seacowdaz
    @Seacowdaz Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this. I was quoted 65 quid to replace mine glad i looked on youtube to find your videos so i could do it myself

  • @keithhoman3628
    @keithhoman3628 Před 7 lety

    Thanks, it saved me a headache and a stuck TRV pin the culprit, an easy fix!!!

  • @xehP
    @xehP Před rokem

    Thanks mate, been looking at installing smart radiator valves, had no clue how to do it, but I reckoned it was a straight forward process. n1

  • @vl6277
    @vl6277 Před 6 lety

    Very helpful thank you, pin popped up when I opened it and radiator now working!

  • @beatrix3272
    @beatrix3272 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so much, thanks to you I got my radiator going again!

  • @paulmills500
    @paulmills500 Před rokem

    Worked for me, did need a spanner like you said but then boom…heating back in a second👍🏼 cheers

  • @semilife
    @semilife Před rokem

    Thanks easy, short explanation, no flannel, to the point.

  • @WildPortraitArtist
    @WildPortraitArtist Před 3 lety

    thank you thank you thank you. My radiator's ancient valve head fell off and crumbled a couple of winters ago. It's been stuck on max power ever since! No longer too scared to try repairing it myself now, if I'd have know it was this easy I would have done it sooner!

  • @rklaw99
    @rklaw99 Před 2 lety

    Many thanks, dereton33! This is so clear, uncluttered and to the point. I have already removed the valve head, in a matter of minutes (had to search my old grandad's toolbox for the right spanner/grip) and it was so satisfying. Now to replace the damaged bakelite one and hope that I can buy the right fit. (That superthanks... What is it? I'd like to give them, but it's a bit of a mystery how it works.)

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome! Dont worry about the super thanks.

  • @cat_dad2200
    @cat_dad2200 Před 8 měsíci

    Your channel is so helpful, thank you

  • @TheStevenWhiting
    @TheStevenWhiting Před 5 lety

    Great. Think the people that owned our house did happy shopper repairs and I believe have put this one on wrongly on ours so the identification notch is at the back. Will try this once its no long hot.

  • @michaelkelly4917
    @michaelkelly4917 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for a simple and pleasant video.

  • @theporrig
    @theporrig Před 5 lety

    Thanks - excellent video and very easy to follow. Fortunately I have those exact valves.

  • @alexwilliams2922
    @alexwilliams2922 Před 2 lety

    What a sound guy, very helpful. Thanks

  • @Tree0fL1fe
    @Tree0fL1fe Před 2 lety

    Perfectly explained and videographed! Thank you!!

  • @Gollammeister
    @Gollammeister Před 5 lety

    Nice clear informative video thnx for useful info as I'm trying to clean old paint off em as it just looks awful

  • @edicyon
    @edicyon Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you!! Just went to turn my radiator down and the entire value head just fell off. Thought I’d broken it! But after watching this I realised the nut had just totally come loose. Phew 😊

  • @enforcementofficer4802

    Best diy videos on the net - thank you :)

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for your kind comments.

  • @erintrainor6249
    @erintrainor6249 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, you legend! I thought mine was broken, I was going to pay to get it fixed...glad I watched your video before I did 😀

  • @davidstafford2931
    @davidstafford2931 Před 3 lety

    This is brilliant! I took the thermostat off, oiled the pin, and now my daughter's room is warm again! Thankyou!

  • @kashdashortsman8327
    @kashdashortsman8327 Před 2 lety

    So.... I was messing around with my brother and snapped the whole thing off and the radiator was stuck on full blast! So I took the base with the twisty nozzle thing and stuck a coin inside and forced it on managed to shut it off temporarily but I will have to buy another to fix it properly, your video is a life saver!

  • @d.b.cooper1
    @d.b.cooper1 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for this! Had a mare when 1 fell off completely in a house which already has a few wobbly ones. Couldn't even get it back on till I held the head in my head & turned it fully the other way after which it popped right on! Although I think I've screwed the direction of number to turn, but hey ho I'll figure it out when the heating is on. Cheers again, couldn't go to bed till I knew I'd fixed it!

  • @joannearmstrong1625
    @joannearmstrong1625 Před 3 lety

    Wow! That’s so simple. Thank you so very much

  • @paulmarsland2911
    @paulmarsland2911 Před 2 lety

    Great, very simple job! Thank you!

  • @epiphgd4302
    @epiphgd4302 Před 2 lety

    You’re always really helpful. Many thanks.

  • @jamesbarlow6958
    @jamesbarlow6958 Před 4 lety

    You utter legend, niece broke the plastic part off of a rad in the house, been wondering how to fix it, the fact it was a metal collar never crossed my mind, thank you!

  • @richardbrassington7948

    Thank you. Simple, but the video gave me the confidence to do it :)

  • @tracylewis6954
    @tracylewis6954 Před 6 lety

    twice today you have sorted me out,thank you so helpfull

  • @88rinarose
    @88rinarose Před rokem

    Thank you! Just helped me heat my bedroom as it’s snowing outside! I’m sure I’ve saved a fortune in a call out charge! 😊

  • @jtv3935
    @jtv3935 Před 3 lety

    Helped so much and saved me a lot of money