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  BroadviewHouse is heated with a large boiler and steam radiators. The boiler produces steam, the steam rises up through the pipes attached to the radiators. As the steam fills the pipes it pushes the air in the pipes out through the small holes in the valves on the radiators . The valves have an adjustable cap that determines how fast the air can escape which allows the steam to fill and heat the radiator.
Look for the arrow on the side of the valve, loosen the cap nut and adjust the arrow to the desired numerical setting. "Six" is the warmest. "One" will shut it down. Do not over tighten the cap nut, finger tight will work .
Do not use the large valve at the floor for heat control, it is for service only.
see diagram below

    Because it takes a few cycles to warm up the entire system in the fall there is a period of time when some rooms are cooler. Open the transom to allow warmer air from the house into your room. The rooms with ceiling fans can pull the warm air off the ceiling by switching the fans direction so that it blows air up, forcing the warm air back down the walls to the floor level (we have electric heaters if really needed, just ask, but your window better be closed at all times, or we take the heater back !$!$! )
Do not adjust the thermostat, you will make it to hot for other people in the house.
If your room is too hot, check the thermostat. It should be just under 68 degrees. If thermostat is set correctly, then close down the radiator valve a number or two. Further trouble? .. ask us
Please watch the joints around the large service valves and report any leaks or drips.