2007-01-09 07:26:34 · 7 answers · asked by col g 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check the air vent valve attached to the radiator. If it is clogged with rust it won't let the air out and the steam won't get to that radiator. When I moved into my house I had a plumber in to do some repairs on the steam heat system. He found 3 vents in the system that weren't even designed for radiators. They were for hot water tanks. Needless to say, those radiators were not getting hot. I replaced the vents with adjustable ones. They are called Varivalve by Heat Timer.
Make sure the valve to the radiator is open all the way. It looks like a knob or dial at the base of the radiator. Turn it all the way clockwise (Open) like you were turning on your outdoor faucet.
If the radiator is very far away from the boiler, open the air vent all the way. This lets the air out of the pipes very quickly and allows the steam to get there faster. You can get special vents for this application.
Also, drain the system of the rust often. This helps quiet the system. Finally, make sure the main air vents are not clogged as well. Mine are located in the basement. You can unscrew them to take them off. (Make sure system is cool). Blow through them to see if they are clogged.
If all else fails, call a heating pro!
Good luck!
2007-01-09 07:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Bman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be an air lock. There should be a bleed valve on one end of the radiator at the top which can be opened with a bleed key to let the air out. Or the radiator has been turned off....
2007-01-09 15:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by leejcole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like either the valve to that radiator is turn off or the radiator is cloged up. There should be a shut off valve on the bottom of the radiator check this first, is not you might have to take it out and have it cleaned or replaced.
2007-01-09 15:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Central heating...do you mean Hot Water Radiator system...if so there is a blockage at or near that radiator...need to detach and flush...find the blockage....If you are referring to a forced air system...then the ductwork has detacted its self from the vent, or the main trunk....
Good luck
2007-01-09 15:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to us once, we had to get a radiator key from a hardware store (which you attach and turn) to help get the air out that was trapped in the system. Good luck.
2007-01-09 15:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by Pumpkin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check and make sure that you don't have a zoning valve gone bad in the system. Some central air setups allow you to shut off areas, either thermostatically or manually. Check your system for both.
2007-01-09 15:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by Sentimental Treasures Photo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Needs to be bled or reflooded. Is the temp. valve in working order?
2007-01-09 15:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋