Heating system maintenance in Vallès (Sabadell, Terrassa, Sant Cugat, etc.): Radiator bleeding
We've all heard about how important purging is. radiators, But… do we know the reason? Today in the blog of PUJOL CLIMA SL We will address this issue now that the temperatures have begun to drop.
The purge of radiators It serves to ensure the correct functioning of the heating, It is a simple task that allows the improvement of the performance of the heating system.
Why should we bleed the radiators?
If we do not purge our radiators The circulation of fuel through the pipes is interrupted, preventing the radiator from heating evenly. Therefore, it is an essential task to ensure that when we need to heat our homes, the operation of our radiators is optimal. heating systems be optimal.
We could also detect other failures in the system, such as leaks of gas or defective or damaged parts of the system that require replacement for the correct operation of the heating.
When to bleed radiators.
We must purge our radiators before entering the season of their use, because they will have been unused for a long time. That is why today, in the blog of PUJOL CLIMA SL We take this opportunity to talk to you about the importance of this practice. Other indicators of the need to purge our radiators will be: check whether the radiator is heating equally throughout. If we detect that any part is colder, we should check that it is properly bled. If we hear a gurgling or dripping sound, we should also take this as a warning.
How to bleed radiators.
As Gas Natural Fenosa summarizes, the steps to follow for proper manual bleeding of our radiators are as follows:
- Check that the boiler is on and in the correct position, in this case: heating/winter.
- Have a flat-head screwdriver or, failing that, a coin to turn the drain screw. Place a container underneath to collect any water that comes out when bleeding. Slowly turn the screw counterclockwise until the radiator begins to expel a mixture of air and water. When the radiator stop expelling air and only expel water, we can close the screw again.
- Once the purge is complete, check that the pressure of the boiler is between 1-1.5 bars.
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