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After forced air heating systems, hot water radiators are the most common home heating method in recently built homes. Steam and hot water are two of the methods used in a sealed water circulating system which push heated water from a boiler through insulated pipes to radiators.
Hot Water System Bleeding
Undesired air in a hot water system is the most common problem associated with boilers. As a result, it is recommended to bleed your hot water system prior to heating your home for the cold season. For homes greater than one story start on the top floor and somewhat open every bleed valve as you work your way down with the hot water system running.
Zone Controlled Heating Systems
In large homes with hot water heating systems creating unique heating schedules for different zones can lead to energy savings. This can be accomplished by fitting zone controls within the hot water heating system and determining a heating schedule for different rooms. Thus, assuring your home is heated based on your lifestyle. A P.K. Wadsworth certified professional will use programmable thermostats in order to help you establish your zones while ensuring zones never dip below 50 degrees.
Saving with Insulate Pipes
In order to avoid costly energy waste and heat loss from your hot water or steam system it is important to insulate your pipes. P.K. Wadsworth installs high temperature resistant pipe insulation for maximum energy saving optimization.
Caring for Your Steam Heating System
Having P.K. Wadsworth perform an annual steam radiator inspection and system tune-up is a great way to maximize the efficiency of your heating system while minimizing costly surprise repairs. When radiators refuse to heat up it is typically caused from a clogged air vent. Air vents bleed air when steam occupies the system. These radiators should shut on their own when steam reaches the vent.
Contact us today to learn more about the intallation, repair and maintenance of your boiler, hot water heating or steam heating system.
