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  • Nov 12, 2007, 11:59 AM
    FrankieFixit
    Radiator leaking from air vent at end.
    Can anyone help? One of my radiators on the second floor is leaking from the air vent when the heat come on. I made sure the radiator is level and I also tried giving it a slight pitch back toward the supply. I have a steam system.

    Thanks
  • Nov 12, 2007, 12:55 PM
    biggsie
    The air trapped in the radiator will then prevent steam from entering, preventing

    Your unit from heating correctly. Once the system has cooled down somewhat,

    Simply unscrew the vent and replace it with the new one.

    The part is usually carried at most local hardware stores.

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