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Hi , i just found this website and realized that a lot of the questions were very similar in what I have been looking for help with.
I live on the top floor of a 3 building connected Coop that uses steam heating and have 2 radiators in my apt – we are on the top floor which is the 3 rd floor from the ground and we are furthest away from the boiler as it is located in the center building in the basement. All the owners on my floor share a problem of inconsitent heat when the main building seems to have to open the windows because they are getting 80 degrees and we are freezing. It seems as though when the heat goes on its only on for a short time and the radiator does get very hot but does not stay hot. I have spoken to the super and president of the board and they really dont know how to regulate the heat so all the apts are in harmony . I do not know much about the current system as they tell me the burner is new – this coop has replaced my windows for energy effeciency which really does nothing for me. I know they dont really now what hey are dealiing with and realize that the plumbers that are helping them are def not first rate. Any help I can get comments -things to suggest. They tell me that maybe the line is clogged but i feel that radiator is just not on long enough and if they turn it on longer the first floor will be sweating to death – what can I suggest what list of questions should I ask Please help. thanks