Cast iron radiators can heat a Detroit home for generations. We fix cold, banging and leaking radiators and the valves that serve them.
Cast iron radiators heat a large share of older Detroit homes, from grand houses in Boston-Edison and Palmer Woods to east side flats. They give steady, even heat and can last for generations if the system is cared for. We repair, balance, bleed and replace steam and hot water radiators, and we service the boilers and valves that serve them.
In hot water systems, a radiator that is cold at the top usually has trapped air and needs bleeding. In steam systems, a cold radiator usually has a bad air vent, or the pipe is pitched wrong so water collects and blocks the steam. Banging pipes, hissing vents and leaking valves are common calls. We also move or replace radiators during renovations and reconnect them correctly.
Radiators are heavy, and older ones may sit on worn floors or carry old paint that can contain lead. We plan the work so the radiator is supported and the area is protected. When a room needs more heat than its radiator can deliver, we can tell you whether a larger radiator, a balancing change or a supplemental unit is the better fix. You get the price first.
Radiators in Detroit: common questions
Why is my radiator cold at the top?
On a hot water system, air is trapped inside. Bleeding the valve at the top usually fixes it. If it keeps happening, the system may need a check of the pressure and expansion tank.
Why do my steam radiators bang?
Water is trapped in the radiator or pipes. The radiator may need to tilt slightly toward its valve, or a main vent may have failed. We correct the pitch and vents.
Can you replace or move a radiator during a remodel?
Yes. We disconnect, move or replace radiators and reconnect them to the system, then fill, bleed and test it.
How it works
- Call or book: Tell us what the system is doing. We schedule a visit.
- Diagnosis: A technician tests the system and finds the cause.
- Upfront price: You get the price for the repair or replacement before work begins.
- Fix & test: We complete the work and test the system with you.