How to choose heating radiators?
A leak, rust, or simply an unsightly appearance of a heating radiator may prompt you to decide to update the radiators in your apartment. Often, during the process of replacing a battery, mistakes are made, which, with the right approach, are quite easy to avoid.
When to change?
Almost all old houses in Ukraine have common heating system risers. In such houses, when replacing a radiator in one apartment, it is necessary to turn off the heating in the entire entrance. Therefore, in order for your repairs to proceed painlessly for your neighbors, it is recommended to replace the battery during a planned heating outage in the area.
If your apartment is in a new building and there is an installed insulated heating system, then radiators can be replaced at any time of the year.
How to choose?
In European countries, design trends such as installing radiators on the wall are becoming increasingly popular. Many residents of Ukraine follow this fashion and move their batteries from under the window to the wall. In reality, this is an impractical and unsafe solution for our climate. When the air temperature outside the window drops from -10 degrees, the battery installed under the window acts as a so-called thermal barrier and does not allow the cold flow to penetrate into the apartment. In a room with a radiator moved to the wall there is no such barrier.
In addition, not every European radiator is able to cope with so many harmful impurities and substances contained in Ukrainian water. Therefore, when purchasing a foreign installation, it is necessary to clarify the indicators of the water-alkaline balance of this system.
For Ukrainian apartments, the most suitable option would be radiators made of aluminum or bimetal. Such radiators react normally to aggressive impurities found in water and can last up to 20 years.
An equally important point when choosing a radiator is its size. It is necessary to correlate the dimensions of the system and the room that this system must warm up.
It is recommended to pay attention to the warranty period of service. Market-reputable manufacturers of heating batteries provide up to 10 years of warranty, during which, in the event of a leak, the system can be replaced or repaired free of charge.
Painting a heating radiator should be done in four stages. However, unscrupulous manufacturers limit themselves to the last stage - spraying, as a result of which the battery quickly rusts and the paint falls off.
Why is it leaking?
The cause of a leaking heating battery can be not only a malfunction of the radiator itself, but also improper installation. Use the services of only trusted professionals with good reviews.
The most important thing when replacing heating radiators in an apartment is to remember that you should not skimp on the quality of the battery and professional installation services. And then the new battery will serve you for many years.
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