Replace Steam Radiator Vent Air Valve

Steam radiator air vent cleaning.

Replace steam radiator vent air valve.

If the steam vent becomes debris clogged or otherwise is not working it cannot vent air properly. Using an open end wrench remove the valve from the radiator by turning it in a counter clockwise direction. Turn off the steam to the radiator by closing the supply valve if you have one found on the end of the radiator opposite the air vent. Step 2 close the radiator.

Heat a small pot of vinegar and submerge the air valve in the hot vinegar. Rinse the air vent with cold water for one minute. First uninstall the air vent using an open wrench soak the air vent in hot vinegar for 30 minutes. While you are waiting for the air vent to dry a little you can clean off the radiator shaft particularly any rust or dirt on the edge of the radiator.

Radiator air vents are readily available at any hardware store at a low cost. The air valve or air vent on a steam radiator allows air in the cooled radiator to be pushed out by incoming steam at the start of each heating cycle the hissing sound of the air venting from the valve is a sign of normal operation but should stop once the radiator comes up to temperature and the valve closes thereby retaining steam in the radiator. Then test it by blowing through it. Results of a clogged.

Angle radiator air value 1 8 inch angle steam vent with 070 vent size for use on radiators near boilers in warm rooms second floor radiators for example venting capacity equal to 4 ordinary air valves. Hoffman steam air vent 40 1 8 angle steam radiator air valve 401440 26 98 only 2 left in stock order soon. The vinegar should dissolve the rust and free any moving parts. Step 1 buy a new radiator air vent.

Put some more of the tape around the radiator air valve so that the seal is completely airtight. Take note of the model and make of your radiator when you go shopping to make sure you get the right size size 5 is average for most models. I show here in a time lapse how to replace a valve on an old steam radiator. Sold by mgstorage and ships from amazon fulfillment.

Allow it to soak for. I show here in a time lapse how to replace a valve on an old steam radiator. If the air did not move freely through the vent repeat the.