How Do You Fix A Radiator Valve?
The easiest way to fix a damaged radiator valve (if cleaning it does not work) is to swap it out for a new one. Learning how to remove and replace your old valve is not too complicated. Before starting, make sure the water in the radiator is cold the entire time that you work to prevent burn injuries. Step 1 Turn off the water source for the radiator (usually a valve just below the boiler). Also turn off the heat in the boiler. Allow enough time for remaining water inside the radiator to cool so that you prevent burns from steam and hot water. Never open a radiator that is not completely cool. Step 2 Place the rags around the radiator. Place the pan under each location as you work on it. Wear safety goggles and beware of steam or hot water that may be under pressure. Step 3 Drain the radiator. At the bottom corner of the radiator on the lower end of the pipe is a pipe that has a square in it. This square opens the radiator to drain the pressure and some of the water/steam. Next to this
