Bleed the radiator, should be nearly silent if running properly (Only hear the water pump and boiler fan when near the mechanical room). Air in the lines is very bad, not only does it reduce the efficiency (amount of heat released), the bubble acts like a little chisel on the inside of the pipe (thus the clunk/ping sound). Usually you just need to worry about the highest radiator(s), as I find the first floor ones bleed right away, but the second floor ones usually “catch” the air and take a few seconds to bleed. Always bleed at the beginning of the heating season to avoid any problems.
TossedSaladCartoon over 7 years ago
Wow… put the word “congress” on that thing and Stahler could have used this as an editorial cartoon!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 7 years ago
There is air in the line so it makes noise. Because of the air the heating ability is lessened.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 7 years ago
They switched from air guitar to air bongos.
xSigoff Premium Member over 7 years ago
What century are they living?
stefaninafla over 7 years ago
Invite Trump to dinner, you’ll have all the hot air you need and more.
will_ya_001 over 7 years ago
Bleed the radiator, should be nearly silent if running properly (Only hear the water pump and boiler fan when near the mechanical room). Air in the lines is very bad, not only does it reduce the efficiency (amount of heat released), the bubble acts like a little chisel on the inside of the pipe (thus the clunk/ping sound). Usually you just need to worry about the highest radiator(s), as I find the first floor ones bleed right away, but the second floor ones usually “catch” the air and take a few seconds to bleed. Always bleed at the beginning of the heating season to avoid any problems.