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10k sats \ 7 replies \ @Satosora 9 Nov \ on: Shouldn't my heater work if I can move the valve? DIY

What kind of thermostat do you have? One with a needle?

lol I didn't realize I need to turn it on. I thought it's only mechanics. It works now. Thank you!

Guess I have a more sophisticated heater than I thought. I thought the thing that I screwed off is somehow regulating the temperature by expanding and pushing the valve back in when it increases.

Now the valve also pushes itself out as I read on the internet.

343 sats \ 5 replies \ @Satosora 9 Nov

Sometimes the thermostat sticks if it is an older design. You will also need to let it run for a while. If there is air in the system, then you might not get heat because you are on the lower level.

24 sats \ 4 replies \ @ek OP 9 Nov

I am on the fourth floor. I have put it on full power now and water is pouring in. The heater is definitely getting hot, maybe it just won't get as hot as possible with some air in it.

1010 sats \ 3 replies \ @Satosora 9 Nov

Okay, open it to the max and let it circulate. If you have to, open some windows. You want to clean your piping out if you can. If there is some sediment, it could mean that your heater wont work as efficiently. Also air will make it less efficient. Let it run at max for an hour or so if you can. Dont be frightened if there is gurgling sound.

23 sats \ 2 replies \ @ek OP 9 Nov

Thank you very much for all your advice, you’re a life saver! I rather freezed the past days than look into it but yesterday night was too cold haha

26 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora 9 Nov

You should have asked last night, I would have given you the same answer. You wouldnt have had to freeze then!

23 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek OP 9 Nov

I simply perfected my burrito form in bed last night

Maybe I should keep a sleeping bag in my place for emergencies. 👀