Quick Fixes For Heating Systems

 

Problem Possible Cause Solution
No Heat No power Check master switch and circuit breaker or fuse.
     
  Not enough water in boiler Add water by opening fill valve; or adjust automatic fill valve
     
  Defective Thermostat Clean or replace thermostat
     
Cold Radiator Air vent plugged Remove and clean or replace
     
  Closed inlet valve Open valve completely
     
  Radiator out of adjustment Adjust thermostatic air ve3nt or thermostatic inlet valve; if none, install thermostatic air vent
     
Hammering Noise Radiator not sloped Check radiator with a level, if not sloped slightly toward outflow end, shim opposite end