A radiator that is hot at the bottom and cold at the top needs bleeding. Here is the Milwaukee guide.
The air
Air trapped in the radiator stops the hot water from reaching the top.
The bleed
Open the bleed valve with a key until water, not air, comes out, then close it.
The pressure
After bleeding, check and top up the boiler pressure if needed.
The call
Warm radiators, done right. Call 888-217-3585 and Milwaukee Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Milwaukee pro.
Plumbing in Milwaukee: what to know
In Milwaukee, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Milwaukee County — from Wauwatosa, Shorewood and Glendale to ZIP codes like 53210, 53208, 53216 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Milwaukee?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Milwaukee Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Milwaukee.