IVT Air trapped in heating system

Radiators on upper floors stay cold while lower floors heat normally (hydronic IVT furnace/boiler)

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Possible Causes

Air in radiators, Insufficient system pressure, Pump not overcoming head, Incorrect balancing valves

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Allow system to cool before bleeding radiators. Protect floors from water spills.

  • Check system pressure: Ensure the IVT pressure gauge shows the recommended cold fill pressure. Top up if low.
  • Bleed radiators: Starting with upper floors, use a radiator key to open the air vent until water flows steadily, then close.
  • Verify pump speed: If the pump has adjustable speeds, set it to a higher setting as per IVT guidelines.
  • Recheck pressure: After bleeding, top up the system again to the correct pressure.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

IVT heating circulation pump
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