What are the key points to pay attention to when maintaining radiators?
Radiators are essential heating products for households, but they should be taken good care of and regularly maintained. Not only can they maintain their heat dissipation effect, but they can also extend their service life. Next, the Warm Home Music radiator editor will take you to learn about it together.
1. There are stains on the radiator, do not scrape or grind it casually
There are stains on the radiator that are difficult to wipe off. Remember not to use hard tools to scrape or grind them, as this will damage the protective coating on the surface of the radiator. On the one hand, it will make the radiator unsightly, and on the other hand, it will expose the material inside to the air, which will oxidize over time and reduce the service life of the radiator.
The correct way to remove dirt is to gently wipe the surface with a soft cloth dipped in a small amount of alcohol, or wipe the surface with clean water. After the surface dries, use touch up paint to spray the surface and cover the stains.
2. Regularly clean the surface of the radiator and the floor below the radiator
After using radiators for a long time, a lot of dust will accumulate on the surface and floor below the radiator. During the heat dissipation process of radiators, high temperatures will make the dust more active, and indoor air quality will decrease. In addition, in winter, indoor dryness can easily lead to respiratory diseases.
The bottom of the radiator is relatively difficult to clean, often accumulating a large amount of dust. Regularly cleaning the corners of the dust is more conducive to indoor air cleanliness and physical health.
3. I found that the radiator is dripping water, don't make do with it
There are many reasons for radiator leakage, such as sand holes or cracked radiators. During the heating process, if a radiator is found to be leaking, the valve of the leaking radiator should be closed in a timely manner and the leaking radiator should be replaced as soon as possible. Otherwise, the dripping phenomenon will become more and more serious to avoid serious losses.
4. Newly installed or modified radiator positions must undergo pressure testing
After installing a new radiator, it is necessary to conduct a pressure test on the home heating system to check for any dripping or leakage, ensuring the normal operation of the heating system during the heating season. Some homeowners also need to conduct pressure tests on the heating system after renovating the radiator position, which is an important step. Everyone must not ignore this link to avoid unnecessary losses.
5. Heaters should be prevented from freezing and cracking: At the end of heating or just before heating, if the indoor temperature is low or ≤ 5 ℃, and the radiator still contains water, at this time, the water may freeze and crack the radiator. If heating is not provided at this time, the radiator cavity must be drained of water to prevent freezing and cracking.
6. Timely replace old radiators; For radiators that are still in use during this heating season, such as overheating, water seepage at welds or connections, severe surface deformation, and outdated styles, professional radiator installers should inspect and repair them. It is recommended to replace a new set of radiators as soon as possible.
