Heating - Hot Water

Crabtree, Grimm, McMillan, Parker, and Stratton halls use hot water heat. The water temperature is set by outside air temperature. The natural convection airflow through the heater in your room is controlled by a manual damper. By turning the knob on the front of the heater you either open or close a damper (door) sitting on top of the heating coil. If the damper is up (open), cool air from the floor will rise up through the heating coil and come out the louvers. If the damper is down (closed) or the heater bottom is blocked with furniture, no heat will come out. Use a flashlight to look down through the louvers to see if the damper is opened or closed.

If you are having problems with your heat or registers, during regular business hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, contact the housing@uwrf.edu. Outside of these times, please contact your Resident Assistant.

Crabtree Hall and Parker Hall

The heaters in Crabtree Hall and Parker Hall can be adjusted by turning the dial on the front of the heater.

Grimm Hall and McMillan Hall

The heaters in Grimm Hall and McMillan Hall can be adjusted by turning the wheel on the front of the heater.

Stratton Hall

The heaters in Stratton Hall can be adjusted by turning the knob on the front of the heater.