beginner question

too warm

I am actually just a renter (and a beginner with this type of heating system!), and I have what seems like a one-pipe radiator in my bedroom (did some research on this wonderful site). It is too warm in my room, but if I turn the valve off it doesnt seem to make a difference. I hear the "gurgling" of the condensate trying to escape, but even after a while it seems to be operating still and warming up the room. There is also a gauge at one end of it that doesnt seem to effect the actual temperature much. Is it possible that the valve is just broken and allows the steam in even though I think it is off? How much would it be to fix the valve?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[Deleted User]

i'd recommend

that you leave the inlet steam valve fully open and put a smaller air vent on the opposite side..slow the exit of the air, and it will slow the entrance of the steam..

Paul_11

Danfoss TRV

I agree that you should keep those rad valves open, as they are not meant to throttle the flow of steam. It sounds broken, but it is difficult to replace if you aren't into these kinds of things. Installing a new air release sytem is easier.

An air valve that released less air would help, but a Danfoss Thermostatic Radiator valve would allow you to actually set the room air temperature. This control actually has a built in thermostat that gets satisfied and stops the release of air. No air in means no steam in.
They work quite well and we install loads of them.
Paul Shay

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too warm

feels like your advice did the trick

I followed the advice of the two posters, and it seems like it is cooling down a bit - I opened the valve, but turned the thermostat knob (which looks very old, and the numbers don't quite correspond to the actual temps) to the point where no air is being released...feels like that did the trick.
thanks so much!