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noisy radiator

RegoParkie
RegoParkie Member Posts: 1
in Strictly Steam
Hi All, I live on the second floor of a 7-story pre-war apartment building in Rego Park, Queens. The under-window radiators (photo, attached) in the living room make an awful hissing noise - often loud enough to drown out tv and conversation - and was just wondering if there was a simple solution. Curious to hear what everybody thinks. (By the way, I had the good fortune of attending a class taught by Dan Holohan today and he was great...a wealth of information AND entertaining!) Thanks so much.

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  • ALIGA
    ALIGA Member Posts: 194
    edited January 2014
    change out radiator vent

    the other problem might be too much off a high pressure on the boiler.
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,577
    noisy vent

    sounds like over pressure, and inadequate main vents. I don't suppose the management would want to save 30% on fuel.--NBC

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