Radiator Removal
For some reason our ground floor apartment has two radiators installed right next to one another. We would like to have one of them removed. It hasn’t worked since we bought the property– the other radiator works just fine. Names/suggestions would be appreciated.
For some reason our ground floor apartment has two radiators installed right next to one another. We would like to have one of them removed. It hasn’t worked since we bought the property– the other radiator works just fine. Names/suggestions would be appreciated.
You haven’t mentioned if the system is hot water (hydronic) or steam.
A steam radiator can be removed and capped. Except for the persuasion sometimes required (bigger wrenches) it is simply removed and capped (never plugged).
Depending on the age of a hydronic system, the water piping may be galvanized, brass, copper. Because hot water runs are sometimes run in series vs parallel, it may be necessary to plumb past the radiator. Because you say the unit hasn’t functioned I’m guessing that is not the case.
While it is always preferable to use a licensed plumber, this is so small a job, that it may be difficult to interest them for the minimal expense, under $200.00, unless a pipe splits, which really shouldn’t happen.
Good luck