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At moms for Christmas- can’t sleep!

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andyr5
andyr5 Member Posts: 1
Baseboard heat is making a racket - no bleed valves anywhere to be found. Anyway to bleed near the boiler? Above the green Vent-rite expansion tank is very corroded. This our issue? Or do we need to get bleeder valves installed…or drain/refill entire system? Winter in Massachusetts - don’t want to risk system failure.

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  • WMno57
    WMno57 Member Posts: 1,292
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    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/

    Buy Mom some professional service and maintenance for a Christmas Gift. As Mr. T says, "Treat Your Mother Right".





    I DIY.
    bucksnortMaxMercy
  • HomerJSmith
    HomerJSmith Member Posts: 2,441
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    I would replace the air vent and check the air pressure in the E-Tank and take a gander at the tridicator. Noise in the baseboards? A "racket" is a subjective cognitive assessment. I don't know what that means. But, flashing in the boiler? Flow issues? Expansion issues?
  • WMno57
    WMno57 Member Posts: 1,292
    edited December 2022
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    Seriously, I don't like the looks of the flue. I think Mom's heating system deserves a look-over from a new contractor. Not the same guy who has been in there before. Not really a good way to bleed from the boiler without adding a micro bubble bleeder which can be done when the tank is replaced.
    Other's here will have further advice.
    I DIY.
    hot_rod
  • HomerJSmith
    HomerJSmith Member Posts: 2,441
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    That flue pipe isn't the plastic pipe that was recalled is it. Was that Hart & Cooley???