We have a two-story townhouse, and while the heat works fine for the first floor and parts of the second floor, the master bedroom on the second floor is absolutely frigid. We called in a tech from the gas company for a diagnosis, and he informed us that we had to bleed air from the pipes of the gas hot water heater -- easily DIY (if we know what we're doing), or about a $200 job if we call in a professional. How do we go about doing this ourselves? Thanks!
2007-01-14 05:14:34 · 4 answers · asked by fgeel 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Open the pop off valve on the heater, and let the water run a few minutes. This will bleed the air from the tank and incoming water line. Next open all the hot and cold taps in the house and let the water run a few minutes.This should take you maybe 15 to 20 minuites. Now you can use the $200.00 for other things. I am a retired lead maintenance man from an apartment complex.
2007-01-14 05:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your alleviation valve will possibly no longer desire changing. the actual reason must be the stress tank that's very virtually constantly put in close to the nice and comfortable water tank. it ought to have failed and there is not any room for any stress equipped up while the water heater heats chilly water to circulate except it is going out the valve. maximum properties are equipped with backflow prevention valves and desire this tank to look after the alleviation valve issues which will immediately take place while the water heater does its factor. With each and all the repeated operations of the alleviation valve it may additionally must be replaced.
2016-12-12 11:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by money 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty good arguments.
2016-08-20 06:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OPEN THE PETCOCK ON THE BLEEDER VALVE!!!!!!
2007-01-14 05:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋