Radiator Heat - Revision history

VJetton at 16:49, 8 October 2025

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VJetton at 16:44, 8 October 2025

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Mherman: /* Air Vents */

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‎Air Vents

Mherman: /* Air Vents */

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‎Air Vents

Mherman: /* Bleeding */

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‎Bleeding

Mherman: /* Bleeding */

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‎Bleeding

Mherman: /* Hot-Water Radiators */

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‎Hot-Water Radiators

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‎Hot-Water Radiators

Mherman: /* Air Vents */

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	Air vents must be kept free of dirt, paint, clothing etc. for the radiator to operate efficiently because if the vent hole is covered, the vent stops venting and the radiator will stop working.		Air vents must be kept free of dirt, paint, clothing etc. for the radiator to operate efficiently because if the vent hole is covered, the vent stops venting and the radiator will stop working.
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	== Hot-Water Radiators<br/> ==		== Hot-Water Radiators<br/> ==

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 ==== Air Vents<br/> ====
-[[file:Steam_Radiator_Vent.jpg|frame|Bell-shaped air vent]] On the opposite end of the radiator, there is an air vent (see picture). This vent should always be standing straight up with the vent hole at the top. These come in a few different varieties, most look like a bell, but they all serve one purpose - they let the air out of the radiator, making way for the steam to come in. With some vents, you can use a screwdriver, coin or something flat to turn or twist the notched area at the top of the vent – this controls the amount of air in the radiator. The basic premise is that if you control the amount of air that comes out of the vent, you control how much steam goes in, thus limiting how hot the radiator gets. Please note that if you open or close the vent hole, you need to be patient for a change in heat to occur.
+[[file:Steam_Radiator_Vent.jpg|frame|left|Bell-shaped air vent]] On the opposite end of the radiator, there is an air vent (see picture). This vent should always be standing straight up with the vent hole at the top. These come in a few different varieties, most look like a bell, but they all serve one purpose - they let the air out of the radiator, making way for the steam to come in. With some vents, you can use a screwdriver, coin or something flat to turn or twist the notched area at the top of the vent – this controls the amount of air in the radiator. The basic premise is that if you control the amount of air that comes out of the vent, you control how much steam goes in, thus limiting how hot the radiator gets. Please note that if you open or close the vent hole, you need to be patient for a change in heat to occur.
 Vents hiss and whistle, sometimes loudly.&nbsp; This is normal.

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 ==== Bleeding<br/> ====
-The most common problem in hot-water systems is unwanted air in the system.&nbsp; If your radiator is hot at the bottom but not at the top, or if the system is on but the radiator is completely cold, there is probably air trapped in it preventing hot water from filling it up completely.&nbsp; In tis case, the radiator will need to be bled.&nbsp; You should always keep a radiator key in your apartment (see picture)&nbsp;to bleed radiators when necessary.&nbsp; If you don't have a radiator key, submit a maintenance request and we will provide one to you at no cost.&nbsp;
+[[file:Radiator_Key.jpg|frame|left|A radiator bleed key]] The most common problem in hot-water systems is unwanted air in the system.&nbsp; If your radiator is hot at the bottom but not at the top, or if the system is on but the radiator is completely cold, there is probably air trapped in it preventing hot water from filling it up completely.&nbsp; In tis case, the radiator will need to be bled.&nbsp; You should always keep a radiator key in your apartment (see picture)&nbsp;to bleed radiators when necessary.&nbsp; If you don't have a radiator key, submit a maintenance request and we will provide one to you at no cost.&nbsp;
-[[file:Radiator_Key.jpg|frame|left|A radiator bleed key]] To bleed the radiator, place a cup under the radiator valve to catch any water that might squirt out.&nbsp; Then insert the key and turn it, opening the valve.&nbsp; You will hear a hissing sound.&nbsp; Keep the valve open until either water squirts out, or the hissing stops.&nbsp; If water squirts out, quickly close the valve.&nbsp; The radiator is bled and will now work properly.&nbsp; If the hissing stops but no water squirts out, close the valve and wait an hour for the system to regain pressure.&nbsp; Then try again.&nbsp; Keep trying until water finally squirts out.&nbsp;
+To bleed the radiator, place a cup under the radiator valve to catch any water that might squirt out.&nbsp; Then insert the key and turn it, opening the valve.&nbsp; You will hear a hissing sound.&nbsp; Keep the valve open until either water squirts out, or the hissing stops.&nbsp; If water squirts out, quickly close the valve.&nbsp; The radiator is bled and will now work properly.&nbsp; If the hissing stops but no water squirts out, close the valve and wait an hour for the system to regain pressure.&nbsp; Then try again.&nbsp; Keep trying until water finally squirts out.&nbsp;
 ==== Efficiency and Loss of Heat ====

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 == Hot-Water Radiators<br/> ==
-[[file:Hot-Water_Radiator_System.gif|frame|A two-loop hot water system]] Hot-water radiators are one of the most common heat distribution systems, second only to forced-air systems. They are typically a baseboard-type radiator or an upright design that resembles steam radiators (more common in older buildings).&nbsp; Hot-water radiators work by heating water to a pre-set temperature in a basement furnace, and then circulating that water from the furnace through daisy-chained radiators.&nbsp; Hot water will flow in one side of each radiator, and out the other side to the next radiator in the chain (see diagram).&nbsp; Once the water reaches the last radiator, it is then sent back to the furnace to be reheated.&nbsp;&nbsp;
+[[file:Hot-Water_Radiator_System.gif|frame|Illustration of a three-loop hot water system]] Hot-water radiators are one of the most common heat distribution systems, second only to forced-air systems. They are typically a baseboard-type radiator or an upright design that resembles steam radiators (more common in older buildings).&nbsp; Hot-water radiators work by heating water to a pre-set temperature in a basement furnace, and then circulating that water from the furnace through daisy-chained radiators.&nbsp; Hot water will flow in one side of each radiator, and out the other side to the next radiator in the chain (see diagram).&nbsp; Once the water reaches the last radiator, it is then sent back to the furnace to be reheated.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 ==== Maintenance<br/> ====
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 The most common problem in hot-water systems is unwanted air in the system.&nbsp; If your radiator is hot at the bottom but not at the top, or if the system is on but the radiator is completely cold, there is probably air trapped in it preventing hot water from filling it up completely.&nbsp; In tis case, the radiator will need to be bled.&nbsp; You should always keep a radiator key in your apartment (see picture)&nbsp;to bleed radiators when necessary.&nbsp; If you don't have a radiator key, submit a maintenance request and we will provide one to you at no cost.&nbsp;
-[[file:Radiator_Key.jpg]] To bleed the radiator, place a cup under the radiator valve to catch any water that might squirt out.&nbsp; Then insert the key and turn it, opening the valve.&nbsp; You will hear a hissing sound.&nbsp; Keep the valve open until either water squirts out, or the hissing stops.&nbsp; If water squirts out, quickly close the valve.&nbsp; The radiator is bled and will now work properly.&nbsp; If the hissing stops but no water squirts out, close the valve and wait an hour for the system to regain pressure.&nbsp; Then try again.&nbsp; Keep trying until water finally squirts out.&nbsp;
+[[file:Radiator_Key.jpg|frame|A radiator bleed key]] To bleed the radiator, place a cup under the radiator valve to catch any water that might squirt out.&nbsp; Then insert the key and turn it, opening the valve.&nbsp; You will hear a hissing sound.&nbsp; Keep the valve open until either water squirts out, or the hissing stops.&nbsp; If water squirts out, quickly close the valve.&nbsp; The radiator is bled and will now work properly.&nbsp; If the hissing stops but no water squirts out, close the valve and wait an hour for the system to regain pressure.&nbsp; Then try again.&nbsp; Keep trying until water finally squirts out.&nbsp;