Whistling radiator valve

[Mark Hewitt]

I have a Combi system which was installed about 18 months ago. Recently the radiator in my bedroom has started to make a noise coming from the valve, it sounds pretty much what it is, i.e. water rushing through a pipe under pressure but occasionally it gets quite a bit louder and starts to whistle. Not loud enough to hear outside the room but certainly loud enough to stop me from sleeping.

Does this indicate a fault with the valve? It it possible to just remove it completely? I never use it anyway.

[PeTe33]

Thermostatic Rad. Valves have a habit of making a high pitched whistling on the transition between open and shut.

Does it go if you change the position of the valve?

[VisionSet]

Why have you got the heating on when you are in bed?

-- Mike W

[Rob Summers]

What you mean your heating is *never* on when you're asleep. It must be cold in the mornings at winter in your place!

Rob

[VisionSet]

It is, but the bills are small.

-- Mike W