Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Steam radiators provide an old but surprisingly efficient way to heat homes. In fact, ...

I have an issue with the steam radiator in the lobby area of my small brownstone co-op. The air vent on the side doesn’t seem to fit into the side of the radiator anymore. Specifically when you try to ...

The author uncovers an early Trane float air vent—offering a look at coal-era steam heating design, failed radiator traps, and what contractors should watch for in aging two-pipe systems. The first ...

I have low pressure steam heat in a 3 story house. Whenever the thermostat cuts the boiler off all the air vents suck in air for a minute or two. Why am I getting negative pressure so quickly? I’m ...

This month, I will attempt to shed some clarity on the things you will find on the side opposite the steam supply valve on a two-pipe radiator. We covered a lot of ground last month, but only ...