What is a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV)?
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) sense the temperature of the air around them and regulate the flow of water through the radiator accordingly. They do not control the boiler.
TRVs should be set at a level that gives you the room temperature you want. These settings may have to be different in each room, and you should set the TRVs to suit each room and then leave them to do their job.
Turning a TRV to a higher setting will not make the room heat up any faster. How quickly the room heats up depends on the boiler and the size and type of radiator. Turning a TRV to a lower setting will result in the room being controlled at a lower temperature, and saves energy.
TRVs need a free flow of air to sense the temperature, so they must not be covered by curtains or blocked by furniture.
TRVs cannot turn off the boiler when the whole house is warm. To do that, your boiler will need to be controlled by a thermostat in a room. The radiator in the room the boiler thermostat is in should not normally have a TRV. If it does, keep the TRV on the maximum setting and adjust the boiler‟s thermostat as explained in the instructions for your boiler.
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