Replacement of radiators with own hands

When is it necessary to replace radiators?

Very often the reason for replacing the radiator in the apartment is that the batteries do not provide enough heat. This is because a lot of dirt has accumulated inside them, which makes heat exchange difficult.

Sometimes it happens that the battery power is not enough to heat the housing. Residents of private houses can change the heat level in their house independently with the help of a gas boiler, then those living in city flats of high-rise buildings are constantly forced to tolerate the fact that conventional convectors do not provide enough heat in the premises.

Replacing the radiators with your own hands

If you need to make a gas-welding change, then you will not be able to do it yourself. In other cases it is quite possible to manage independently.

Engage in this process better in the off-season, when the heating system does not work. Since the heating is turned off in the summer, you can easily get permission to replace the batteries. At other times, it will be very problematic to replace heating radiators through the housing office.

If you decide to change the batteries, then you have to:

1. Select the heater. In this case it is necessary to take into account a lot of important parameters.
2. Preparatory process, during which water usually overlaps, and sometimes a part of the riser is cut off, and all measurements are taken.
3. Purchase of materials. To install the battery you will need a plug, gasket, pipes, taps and a plug.
4. Preparation of tools. You will need a level, drill, drill, bulgarian, adjustable wrench, gas wrench, soldering iron.
5. Removing the old battery.
6. Layout of the place.
7. Install a new battery.

The same steps and, if necessary, replace the convector with a heating battery.

Replacement of heating radiators on gas welding

Replacement of radiators on welding is always carried out by experienced specialists. The replacement process is as follows:

1. Drain the water from the water supply system. If you do not do this, it may be difficult to disassemble the old battery.
2. Dismantling of old appliances. Do professionals dismantling will take very little time, with the availability of special equipment to do it very simply and quickly.
3. Packing. At the same time, the nuts are screwed onto the radiator tubes, and in the place where the pipes will fit, an American and cranes are put.
4. Installation. The battery is connected to the pipes in the place where the American is installed. After that, the battery is welded and a jumper with a crane is installed.

How much does it cost to replace a radiator?

The price of a radiator replacement will vary depending on the material of the new radiator, as well as on factors such as the presence or absence of an old battery, transfer it to another location, etc.

The average cost of replacing a heating radiator is approximately 1500 rubles. This is only the cost of installation.

The cost of work, which includes all the remaining stages, that is, the dismantling of the old battery, its transfer to a new location, preparation of the site, cutting out additional sections and welding work are paid additionally. Total replacement will cost about 5,000 rubles.