Some of my radiators are not getting hot
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01-02-09, 07:52 PM
Some of my radiators are not getting hot
I realize this is a pretty basic question, but only a few of my radiators are getting hot. All of them were getting hot at one point, now its just a few.
Looking for advice on what to do.
Thanks
Looking for advice on what to do.
Thanks
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01-02-09, 10:58 PM
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Lets start at the beginning,
What type of radiators do you have? Standard baseboard with fin tube? Old stand up cast iron radiators? Recessed wall heating units?
This sounds like an air problem.
What floor(s) is the problem on?
Depending on the type of radiators, you may need to bleed each radiator separately at the radiator using a bleeder port on the radiator, or you will need to purge the whole heating main at the boiler.
Another thing to check is the water pressure in the boiler. It should be at around 12psi.
The worst problem would be frozen pipes, but first you need to determine if there is just some air in the lines.
What type of radiators do you have? Standard baseboard with fin tube? Old stand up cast iron radiators? Recessed wall heating units?
This sounds like an air problem.
What floor(s) is the problem on?
Depending on the type of radiators, you may need to bleed each radiator separately at the radiator using a bleeder port on the radiator, or you will need to purge the whole heating main at the boiler.
Another thing to check is the water pressure in the boiler. It should be at around 12psi.
The worst problem would be frozen pipes, but first you need to determine if there is just some air in the lines.
