Seasonal upkeep
Check the steam boiler's water level and low-water cutoff
Before the heat goes on, the water in the sight glass should sit about halfway. Flush the low-water cutoff (open its drain valve into a bucket until the water runs clear) and do it again each month while the heat is on. Radiator air vents should hiss as the system heats and then close.
- How often
- Once a year
- When
- October
- Who and what it costs
- DIY · 15 minutes
Timing by climate
- Hot and humid: November
- Hot and dry: November
Not every home needs this one. DwellTended only puts it on your plan if your house has what it applies to.
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