<html><body><div>I've also had great interactions with David Saffer, both for plumbing and radiators.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Kathleen Hruska<br></div><div><br>On Jan 19, 2012, at 08:24 PM, Kathleen Wilsbach <kwilsbach8@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br><div><blockquote type="cite"><div class="msg-quote"><div class="_stretch">I have to disagree with Eric. I love our steam heat. When we had ducts put<br>
in for the central air, we left the radiators right where they were. Although<br>
the air in our house is still somewhat dry during the winter, I'll take steam<br>
over forced air any day. SSSSSSSSSS!<br>
<br>
I do agree that it's a good idea to hire an expert to deal with problems.<br>
When we've had trouble with our radiators, we've had very good service<br>
from Saffer plumbing. Faulty valves do need to be replaced if they're<br>
not working right. Also if the valve near the floor is leaking, it might<br>
need some new lamp wick which works as a sort of gasket.<br>
Sadly we had a leaking radiator that had to be<br>
replaced. Of course, you can't buy new but Saffer tries to keep a stock<br>
of used ones on hand for just such situations. When we first bought our<br>
house, David Saffer was very helpful in explaining the ins and outs of<br>
the steam heating system and giving it an initial tuneup.<br>
<br>
Kathleen Wilsbach<br>
<br>
On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM, Eric Dymond <<a href="mailto:ericdymond@gmail.com" _mce_href="mailto:ericdymond@gmail.com">ericdymond@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> In short, it's sort of voodoo and it's best to hire someone to do it, rather<br>
> than doing it yourself. I haven't really found anyone that I'd recommend.<br>
> It's really a terrible way to heat a house.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM, Jeanne Knight <<a href="mailto:jeanneknight6@msn.com" _mce_href="mailto:jeanneknight6@msn.com">jeanneknight6@msn.com</a>><br>
> wrote:<br>
>><br>
>> Is it steam or hotwater?<br>
>><br>
>> If hotwater, get a radiator key from the hardware store to turn the<br>
>> valve. It costs very little. Bleed the radiator of the air that has<br>
>> accumulated. Have a bowl with you to catch the water that will come out<br>
>> after the air is drained but before you retighten the valve. Start with the<br>
>> one furthest from the furnace.<br>
>><br>
>><br>
>> Jeanne Knight<br>
>> 2513 Guilford Avenue<br>
>> Baltimore, MD 21218<br>
>> 410 366-2849<br>
>> 410 977-8851 cell<br>
>><br>
>><br>
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>> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:29:02 -0500<br>
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>> Does anyone have experience with steam radiators? I know they're supposed<br>
>> to make some noise, but I've got a few that bubble, gurgle, and whistle all<br>
>> night long and I'd rather not be forced to make the choice between being<br>
>> warm and getting a good night's sleep. I've heard that the system may need<br>
>> to be balanced, but I'm a complete novice to this stuff.<br>
>><br>
>> Thanks,<br>
>><br>
>> Casey<br>
>><br>
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