Viadrus Air Lock / Insufficient Head

Radiators on upper floors are cold while lower ones heat normally when the Viadrus furnace is running.

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Possible Causes

Air trapped in upper circuits, Pump on Viadrus furnace undersized or on low speed, Partially closed balancing valves, Incorrect system venting

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Allow system to cool before bleeding radiators.

  • Bleed upper radiators: Starting from the top floor, bleed each radiator until water flows without air. Monitor and maintain system pressure.
  • Increase pump speed: Set the circulation pump to a higher speed to improve flow to upper levels.
  • Check balancing valves: Ensure that any balancing valves on lower circuits are not overly throttled, which can starve upper circuits.
  • Automatic air vents: Verify that automatic air vents at high points are open and functioning.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Automatic Air Vent
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