What should I do if there is water leakage from the radiator? Summary of popular solutions across the network in 10 days
With the recent cold wave, the use of heating has become a hot topic on the Internet. According to monitoring data, the search volume related to "radiator leaking" surged by 320% in 10 days, of which "trachoma leaking" accounted for as high as 65%. The following is a structured solution to this problem and a compilation of popular discussions across the Internet.
1. Comparison of emergency treatment plans for trachoma and water leakage

| method | Operation steps | Valid time | cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epoxy resin repair | Clean the surface→Apply glue→Wrap waterproof tape | 2-3 years | 20-50 yuan |
| Cast iron electrode welding | Drain the accumulated water → polish the surface → professional welding | More than 5 years | 200-500 yuan |
| emergency rubber pad | Cut rubber → bolt on | 1-3 months | 5-10 yuan |
2. Analysis of hot topics on the entire network
According to social platform data statistics in the past 10 days, the three major issues that users are most concerned about are:
| Question type | amount of discussion | Typical solution |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary emergency treatment | 187,000 items | Bundling with a bicycle inner tube |
| Professional repair costs | 123,000 items | Regional average price comparison table |
| Precautions | 98,000 items | Water quality treatment plan |
3. Step-by-step processing guide
1.Emergency stop leak stage: Immediately close the water inlet valve, wrap the leaking point with a towel, and place a water container underneath. In the #lifecouple topic on the Douyin platform, a video of using rubber bands to secure rubber sheets received 230,000 likes.
2.Professional repair options: It is recommended to contact a regular heating company. The "30-minute response" service recently launched in many places has been well received. The Weibo topic #Heating Repair Pitfall Guide has been read 120 million times.
3.Precautions: A system pressure test should be carried out before the heating season. Xiaohongshu's "Heating Maintenance" related notes added 15,000 new articles in 10 days, among which the "Magnesium Rod Anti-Corrosion" solution was collected 68,000 times.
4. Maintenance cost reference
| city | Door-to-door fee | Welding repair | Replace the chip body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 80-120 yuan | 150-300 yuan | 400-800 yuan |
| Shanghai | 100-150 yuan | 200-350 yuan | 450-900 yuan |
| Chengdu | 50-80 yuan | 120-250 yuan | 300-600 yuan |
5. Expert advice
Wang Jianjun, an expert from the China Heating Association, pointed out in a recent interview: "Trachoma water leakage is mostly caused by water corrosion, and new residential areas should install a central soft water system. For old cast iron radiators, it is recommended to use nano-coating protection technology." This view received 42,000 approvals on the Zhihu platform.
Kuaishou's "Home Emergency" anchor Master Li demonstrated the "three-second leak-stopping method" (using AB glue + copper wire winding) with more than 5 million views in 10 days, but experts remind that this method is only suitable for temporary emergencies.
6. Precautions
• Never handle a live radiator while the power is on
• A 24-hour pressure test is required after repairs
• Keep the official maintenance invoice to enjoy the manufacturer’s warranty
• New aluminum alloy radiator trachoma requires special repair agent
The recent Baidu Index shows that the top three geographical distribution of searches related to "radiator repair" are: Harbin (23%), Shenyang (18%), and Urumqi (15%). The number of inquiries in the southern region increased by 40% year-on-year, reflecting the new demand brought about by the regional expansion of heating.
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