How to remove the air from your boiler / heater

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  • How to remove the air from you boiler / heating system. For more detail visit www.askmediy.com
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  • @michaelfratino7056
    @michaelfratino7056 Před 10 lety +43

    Dude - you make a great video...crisp...perfectly paced...and you don't drone on like a lot of these experts that like to hear the sound of their own voices. Lots of info, easily understood because of your simple, clean delivery. And the video is great. Good angles, well lit and the right amount of zoom at the right time. Too many videos are zoomed in so close you don't get a good overview. Thank you. I learned more in your video than the dozen or so others combined I've viewed. And once you explained the expansion tank, it was easy to determine mine needed to be replaced.

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  • @markcrociati7213
    @markcrociati7213 Před 4 lety +2

    Best educator of heating I've watched. He has saved me thousands on repair and maintenance!

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 4 lety

      Mark Crociati thank you so much. So glad I could help you out.

  • @Pyrolassist
    @Pyrolassist Před 11 lety +2

    Thanks Dominic, this video was very helpful. I had workers bust a pex pipe recently and wasn't sure that they had bled the system properly. Now I know how. This knowledge is very valuable
    to me. My system is considered complex by most people and I pride myself on being able to perform minor repairs to it. Thanks.

  • @bassamabdu
    @bassamabdu Před 8 lety

    Thank you Askmediy! Your presentation is simple & easy to understand. I followed your instructions to bleed baseboard hot water system in my basement, which was not turning on. And now it is working fine.

  • @Gergall
    @Gergall Před 10 lety +5

    Thank you! Went from no working heat on the 2nd floor at all to completely fixed thanks to your explanation. I had tried bleeding it before but I didn't close the valve that prevents circulation, so I imagine much of the air just went around and around. I also didn't bleed it nearly long enough the first time.
    After watching your video, in which you pointed out both of those pitfalls, I bled the system correctly and now everything is perfect. Thanks!

  • @jc9333
    @jc9333 Před rokem +2

    Your making good content man. I had to go through 20 videos of guys trying to explain their system and guys pointing the camera at nothing while talking about something else. Thanks for keeping it straight and not skipping all over the place

  • @RichardRecupero
    @RichardRecupero Před 11 lety

    The more videos I watch of your the better I get and the more I like you and the tutorials you give. Thanks for you hard work and spreading your knowledge.

  • @robm8658
    @robm8658 Před 10 lety

    Wow, man....you totally cleared it up for me. After watching your vid, I checked out my boiler plumbing.....I had gurgling pipes because the water supply spigot had been shut off. Once I turned it back on, the little Schrader (with the not-too-tight cap) started hissing. After about an hour, it stopped, and no more pipe noise, and heat cranks. Pressure gauge came up to the reference mark, too! Excellent vid- Thanks very much!

  • @garbonsai
    @garbonsai Před 11 lety

    Dominic, thanks so much for the informative video. All the bleed valves on my system were cranked all the way down, and the system hadn't been bled in years. Drained out all the sediment, loosened the bleed valve caps, and turned everything back on. Everything gurgled for a minute or two while the very last of the air made its way downstairs, and the bleed valves did their magic Now its silent as a dream. Thanks again!

  • @buddyboy4x44
    @buddyboy4x44 Před 7 lety +2

    What a superb video. Thanks, Dominic for sharing your knowledge. This is exactly what DIY videos are all about. Great job in every aspect of the production.

  • @christopherchampion6882
    @christopherchampion6882 Před 9 lety +3

    Wow, thank you very much. Extremely informative, clear & concise. Great video. Motivating too ... I feel like my legs will be broken if I don't follow direction ... it's fantastic!

  • @johnintelisano887
    @johnintelisano887 Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much for taking the time to post this video !! Saved me time and money and my system is now running perfectly !!

  • @andrewberkeley4815
    @andrewberkeley4815 Před 8 lety +2

    thanks was just about to call a service guy to increase the psi, opened up the input regulatory now its perfect. Cheers !!!

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 8 lety

      +Andrew Berkeley Awesome, glad I could help out.

  • @DOLRED
    @DOLRED Před 10 lety

    Thanks for the video. I continually review my boiler knowledge by watching videos--so made by generous people such as yourself. My comment is --I had been suspicious that my ancient water pressure reducing valve was faulty. It was--it was blocked with crud and virtually took the water pressure down to nil. Changed it out with new and what a difference. Mind you, we have soft water! I did not know because the pressure gauge was bad as well. All's well now--what a difference.

  • @paintedhome
    @paintedhome Před 11 lety

    great video Dominick, thank you so much. You the type of guy we wish we had as a neighbor!

  • @Mindgamez203
    @Mindgamez203 Před 11 lety

    Dom your the man, thanks brother you've helped me tame my head ache.

  • @JasonTylerRicci
    @JasonTylerRicci Před 2 lety +2

    Great info here to help fellow homeowners like myself better understand the operation process of a boiler system. It's quite overwhelming to look at all the pipes, pumps, and valves but it's not all that complicated once you start spending time with it. I started performing my oil boiler maintenance years ago and even replaced my 4 zone relay logic board before. Be careful. Be logical. Do some research. And thank people such as yourself for sharing their knowledge. Thank you!

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, and it's my pleasure.

  • @BigBaoSmallBao
    @BigBaoSmallBao Před rokem

    This 12 year old video has been by far the most helpful! Thanks, this helped a lot!

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před rokem

      And even 12 years later I'm here to say you are welcome.

  • @williamuhl252
    @williamuhl252 Před 11 lety

    Thank you so much for your time and expertise. I had no clue on how to bleed my system, even though many have tried to explain it to me. I get it now that's to you. Great job!!

  • @MissDynamaniak
    @MissDynamaniak Před 11 lety

    Well I certainly know more about boilers now than I ever thought I would! I'm happy to report that with your instruction I bled all 4 zones and pressurized the system successfully!

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 10 lety +4

    Thank you so much. It's always nice to hear. I'm glad I was able to help you out.

    • @jasonalston7994
      @jasonalston7994 Před 4 lety

      hi ypu doing i turned my trye to turn my heat on in my up stairs and it wouldnt come up i i have three zones what cad i do too get the heat up

  • @woody13691
    @woody13691 Před 12 lety

    Thank you very much, very informative. Friend shut off water to boiler when he installed my new hot water tank, why i don't know. Pipes were making a racket and was only getting worse as the days went on. I watched your video and it really helped. You probably saved me from blowing up my boiler. I can't thank you enough.

  • @jcox2010jc
    @jcox2010jc Před 7 lety

    Tried it your way with my old Burnham boiler. I was taking water from the lowest valve which was extremely hot. I closed the big valve handle as you said and took from the higher faucet - low and behold tons of air and cold water. In 5 minutes of sitting in my apartment the heat is raging - I have to turn it down! Thanks again - You saved my bacon. It's 7 degrees outside.

  • @RyGuyDCL
    @RyGuyDCL Před 6 lety

    Just moved into a house that has a boiler system and there is so much noise due to air. This video is SOOOOOO Helpful!!!!! Thanks!

  • @kencooper8773
    @kencooper8773 Před 5 měsíci

    I watched a video of yours dealing with wiring electrical panels about 7 yrs ago and I learned so much from it. I failed to save the site or subscribe and could never find your channel again. Now after seven long yrs I have stumbled upon it again and I am so glad. At the very moment that I recognized your channel, I subscribed. Now I am going to watch all of your videos and try to catch up on all the education that I have missed out on. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 5 měsíci

      Well, I'm glad you found me again. Thank you so much.

  • @conniewymer9127
    @conniewymer9127 Před 7 lety

    this is sooooo helpful to me. thanks so much for this video! I can't do anything about my heat- I'm in a condo complex and I basically have no idea where my hot water heater is located... but I'm sure the air needs to be bled.

  • @jaybender7961
    @jaybender7961 Před 6 lety

    Awesome, this helped me fix my banging , and buzzing issues . Thank you so much for this video.

  • @HugDealer
    @HugDealer Před 10 lety

    Your videos are always the best!! :)

  • @katherinesmith9602
    @katherinesmith9602 Před 5 lety

    Amazing video ihave watched this last year as well very good explanation saved me 100 bucks

  • @bkcmurphy1
    @bkcmurphy1 Před 12 lety

    Thank you
    I do have the valve right after the spigot. Your video was the best one I found online concerning this. I appreciate the info.

  • @craigers79
    @craigers79 Před 10 lety

    Thanks Dominick, great video. I went right from your video to purging my system and taking care of the noise.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 10 lety

      Awesome, glad I could help out

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you. Sure it could be. Make sure the wire connections are good as well. On the valve you should see a small lever for a over ride. Try moving that. But do not leave it in the lock position once you're done bleeding the zone.

  • @shizzlenizzle
    @shizzlenizzle Před 8 lety

    Great video! I learned so much--thank you, Dom!!

  • @RetiredAtenPilot
    @RetiredAtenPilot Před 5 lety

    Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it. Looking to replace or completely rebuild our 20 tear old system, If you are looking for a break in the summer and want to visit Illinois, let me know, would love to have a guy like you who knows what they are taking about redo the system here....

  • @ksandhu121
    @ksandhu121 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video, very informative, simple easy explanations.

  • @scrowley111
    @scrowley111 Před 12 lety

    Great Video. Your a good teacher. Very easy to understand and follow.

  • @webchez69
    @webchez69 Před 8 lety

    I have been watching a number of your videos. You are a very good presenter. thank you

  • @geshtunga
    @geshtunga Před 13 lety

    very helpful and informative and your pretty darn good at presenting it too...just the stuff we need to know ....two thumbs up!!

  • @markhusson4389
    @markhusson4389 Před 5 lety +1

    Exactly what I needed. Saved me a bundle. Thank you! We just did every spigot and the boiler was back to being a silent beast!

  • @israsarssora3850
    @israsarssora3850 Před 8 lety

    i am from algeria ans i am very happy to watcj your. vedios tnks

  • @firstjohn26
    @firstjohn26 Před 10 lety

    Dominic,
    Great Video
    I have a seven unit building, one propane boiler, with one send and one receive line. The send and receive pipes are 1" iron, and they run in a crawlspace. There is a recirc pump on the send. Each register is plumbed in with a Tee going to 3/4 copper on the pressure side going up to the register and back down to the return side with another tee from 3/4 copper back to the 1" copper. The system has Taco valves for each register, but they are all abandoned and are switched to open. The main controller for each register are alcohol bulbs, and many of these are non-working.
    Well one of my registers is always cold. The feed line is plenty hot but the return leaving the register is always colder than the other register lines. I loosened the alcohol bulb to see if air would come out and I got hot water pressure, so I think the register is clear of blockage and full of air. from that point to the main return there is a short run and a Taco valve in the middle, so I am thinking there may be a ball of solder in the valve or something.
    I want to remove this suspect Taco valve without draining the whole system and having to bleed each register in the building. It is in a crawlspace, and the registers are the highest points.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks, John

  • @Lonewolf3165
    @Lonewolf3165 Před rokem

    Always a great video. Right to the point and easy to understand. Thanks Domenic for another great video!

  • @xocnibor
    @xocnibor Před 6 lety +1

    You're awesome Domenic, appreciate the knowledge.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 6 lety +1

      Awesome my pleasure. Thank you so much.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 6 lety

      Thank you very much.

  • @CORVETTEZEE
    @CORVETTEZEE Před 11 lety

    I have anti-freeze in my system with a back flow valve installed. The system is good to 10 below zero. If you want more, add more anti-freeze. You have a great video. Thanks.

  • @buddyfrederick121
    @buddyfrederick121 Před 6 lety

    Good video, and you put in a well thought out system! Good on ya!

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 11 lety

    It's all about the words you use I guess. Glad you got it now. Thank you.

  • @joatmon8954
    @joatmon8954 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for all the help!! Very clear explanations for the issues I was having.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 7 lety

      Always my pleasure. Glad I could hep.

  • @TheEgg185
    @TheEgg185 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for the video.

  • @thomasdressler9939
    @thomasdressler9939 Před 6 lety

    Hey Dominic thanks a lot for being so informative

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 11 lety

    And your the neighbor I always wanted, LOL.. Thank you so much..

  • @winkhvac62
    @winkhvac62 Před 10 lety

    I love your videos keep it coming!

  • @geojor
    @geojor Před 9 lety +8

    very informative, thank you...

  • @ericm5393
    @ericm5393 Před 5 lety

    Thx Dom you saved me a ton of $$ , I changed out my old flair zones and put in honeywells like the one you have in the video , only I didnt bleed the air out until now , thx again . : )

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 5 lety

      Awesome, very glad I was able to help.

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 11 lety +1

    Thank you ever so much.. Always my pleasure.

  • @kiahvangorden9592
    @kiahvangorden9592 Před 4 lety

    Love the videos man. You are great and right to the point... no bs!!! Keep it up and keep em coming! Great job!!

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 4 lety

      Awesome, thank you so much.

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 11 lety

    Always my pleasure. Thank you.

  • @josejf1971
    @josejf1971 Před 11 lety

    Great. very good congratulations for sharing your knowledge with others

  • @natanaelmuniz9348
    @natanaelmuniz9348 Před 9 lety

    Awesome video. Very good information for a new homeowner

  • @jpatt1000
    @jpatt1000 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for the simple explanation! (Especially the part about not getting discouraged.) I do have a couple of questions. When I do this, I start with a nice heavy flow out of my hose (with a lot of air the first few attempts), but after about 15 seconds, it slows to a trickle and the pressure gauge drops steadily to zero. When I close the purge valve, the pressure slowly rises again. My supply valve is open, but the pipe is tiny compared to the other lines in the system. Is this normal and do I just need to keep doing this in cycles until I'm done? I should mention I have a two story house with baseboard heat all on one zone. (So I imagine this will take a while.) There are also two spigots upstairs that come about chest high. What are these for if the system is bled through the purge valve?

  • @armadoflores
    @armadoflores Před 11 lety

    gracias amigo! tus videos enverdad me han ayudado demaciado, gracias nuebamenete por tu trabajo.

  • @ChiliBass
    @ChiliBass Před 9 lety

    Very helpful video. Many thanks!

  • @Blastsbeatstilldeath
    @Blastsbeatstilldeath Před 3 lety

    Thanks man. I just replaced my tank and vent valve today. need to do the blow off valve tomorrow. Also I really need to flush the whole system tomorrow way to much dirty water an air coming out. I just wasn't sure how to do it the right way.
    You nailed all my questions I had. I pretty much have the same setup as in your vid.
    Its zoned for 2 upstairs downstairs
    Thanks again.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 3 lety

      Always my pleasure, glad I could help

  • @michaelhaney3175
    @michaelhaney3175 Před 4 lety

    Funny, I have a hydronic system with pumps, yet I learned more from your video than most of the others. Thank you.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much. Always nice to hear.

  • @russelg000
    @russelg000 Před 8 lety +7

    this is great. Just wondering, another youtube video says i should shut off the boiler. You dont think it's necessary? is that correct?

  • @JohnnydlsLens
    @JohnnydlsLens Před 11 lety +1

    Hi Dom,
    Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I have a question.. in a system similar to yours with 2 zone valves, would it be ok to purge both zones at the same time (open the switch manually on both valves) or would you recommend doing one zone valve at a time?

  • @fredhqin
    @fredhqin Před 7 lety

    Thank you very much, this is very helpful! if I can have one question though, do I need to shut off the boiler to purge the water or I can just turn off the heating on the thermostat?

  • @BourneAccident
    @BourneAccident Před 5 lety

    Good video. Learned at lot. Thanks.

  • @allmyselfs
    @allmyselfs Před 8 lety +1

    Can you help me understand how to fix kettling? Your demo on removing air was so good, i figured you may be able to help with this?

  • @dlealchicago
    @dlealchicago Před 7 lety

    any vids on stack vents that run out to roof? my broke mid way through house and looking for repair how to. your vids are GREAT! thanks for all you do!

  • @pauln7674
    @pauln7674 Před 10 lety

    Good job Dom! You make excellent videos.

  • @brentwaits954
    @brentwaits954 Před rokem

    im in training to learn all of this right now. there is so much to learn it seems like. Thank you for explaining everything, why and how.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před rokem +1

      Yeah and there are a lot of ways a plumber would design his system. All the same really. But can look very different

  • @jilliandiaz4832
    @jilliandiaz4832 Před 10 lety

    So clear! Thanks! I have a 3 zones and the same zone box but as picket for each.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 10 lety

      Thank you. always my pleasure.

  • @lxc3909
    @lxc3909 Před 4 lety

    ...Great explanations--thanks!

  • @MrClydeedm
    @MrClydeedm Před 11 lety

    Great video. Especially for me as I seem to continually battle with this issue. My system seems to vapor lock and I have to drain off air. Would you have any ideas as to where this air would be coming from? Thanks again for the video.

  • @nuugen
    @nuugen Před 10 lety

    Great tutorial and I love the character you put into it, much better than the monotone of some of the others. 1 question: What are your thoughts on auto bleeders in the baseboard radiators for bleeding residual air? Our plumber installed 1 on the topmost baseboard on the third floor, before that we had to go to each unit and push the Schraeder valve open, starting on the first level and working our way up. The auto bleeders seem to work great..
    Thanks.

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 10 lety

      I've never used them as it leaves way too much to go wrong with leaks. I've always installed a auto bleeder down at the boiler. But hey some older steam converted systems may need one or two installed.

  • @waltsguitar
    @waltsguitar Před 13 lety

    Great video. I learned a lot.

  • @lyndamelnicove8896
    @lyndamelnicove8896 Před 8 lety

    At 6:34: ..."otherwise you're gonna have a hot room, ha, ha." Does that mean you'll have an explosion; or an extreme steam release? Please forgive the ignorance; and, thank you for your service. You're great. Best, a subscriber.

  • @displacedhillbilly6810
    @displacedhillbilly6810 Před 10 lety

    Dominic, Your vids are a gem! Simply great for the doityourselfer! Question: Would a bad Amtrol 30 tank let air in? I cannot keep the zones bled, one in particular will last less than an hour and then vapor locks. No leaks, so that is not the issue and boiler temp & pressure is OK. That circulating pump will go to humming LOUDLY when the vapor lock passes through and lands onto it & the pump loses it's prime. Jiggling the its thermostat off and on will push the bubble past & things are good.

  • @dave0028
    @dave0028 Před 7 lety

    Very good explanation. Thanks for sharing.

  • @gsh319
    @gsh319 Před 6 lety

    Great Video,. thanks Dominic......again.

  • @MrPeckstertoyou
    @MrPeckstertoyou Před 10 lety

    This guy is good. Thanks.

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 11 lety

    Awesome glad I could help you out.

  • @robgoral
    @robgoral Před 10 lety

    Thanks Brotha! You were a big help! Bless!

  • @bigpardner
    @bigpardner Před 8 lety

    Very nice, thank you. There is an air separator to which the expansion tank and air valve are connected. Should an air separator be on the outflow side of the boiler or the in flow; or does it make any difference?

  • @pdboyce
    @pdboyce Před 11 lety

    great video thank you. My expansion tank is on it's side does that matter? When I ran some of the water out of the spigot that tank made a lot of gurgling noises..is that all normal?

  • @FilthyMcSexy
    @FilthyMcSexy Před 6 lety

    Really helpful video, Thanks

  • @michaelfinocchio
    @michaelfinocchio Před 5 lety

    Thanks! This worked great on my system. Much better heating and quiet as a mouse!

    • @Askmediy
      @Askmediy  Před 5 lety

      Awesome, glad I could help you out.

    • @byeshua2533
      @byeshua2533 Před 2 lety

      What brand is your boiler? Thanks Michael.

  • @kijahne1210
    @kijahne1210 Před 5 lety

    Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk Před 2 lety

    You’re a very good teacher

  • @rar587
    @rar587 Před 12 lety

    @madatown your advice was great thanks

  • @DoctorColg8
    @DoctorColg8 Před 3 lety +4

    Inlet water regulator, should be 12-15#'s (not 8). If you have 2-3 story house, you may need higher pressure to reach those floors (especially if the plumping is a long run or convoluted, multi room zones), you may need 18-19 lbs. Remember to adjust the expansion tank pressure to equal your system pressure. Tanks are usually set at 15lbs, so you can use a small pump to adjust the tanks bladder pressure. Best to do that without water, especially pressurized water in the expansion tank.

  • @chanhducphung2826
    @chanhducphung2826 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for your nice details video

  • @Askmediy
    @Askmediy  Před 11 lety

    Yes of course, that's what I was trying to say before. Although they can seem like they are working but the inside shutter / ball can be stuck either open or closed.

  • @nelzx7
    @nelzx7 Před 10 lety

    very informative Thank U very Much

  • @OOberization
    @OOberization Před 9 lety

    Great video brother

  • @kwjung1518
    @kwjung1518 Před 10 lety

    Great video. I will try the purge myself. And you don't always have to turn off return water and open zone valve like other video tutorials?

  • @sladisciples
    @sladisciples Před 6 měsíci +1

    This was so good and informative. Thanks bud!

  • @vemlacduong1954
    @vemlacduong1954 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for sharing knowledges. HVAC tech .

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Před 12 lety

    Nice demo.

  • @xavierred5912
    @xavierred5912 Před 5 lety

    great video thank you !