subject: Maintaining Your Boiler For Better Home Comfort [print this page] Just like any of your other household appliances, if not more so, your boiler needs to be routinely maintained in order to stay running in its top condition for as long as it can. This includes some general maintenance work you can do throughout the year, but you should also schedule regular yearly maintenance to be done by one of our local professionals, who have been trained to know what problems to look for and to fix in your residential boiler system. Eventually, but hopefully not too soon if you are taking good care of it, your boiler will need to be replaced, which presents new opportunities to increase your energy savings for you and your family if you purchase a newer, more energy efficient boiler.
General Maintenance
Throughout the year, there are several things you can do to check on and take care of your boiler that will increase its efficiency while you wait for its yearly checkup. Keeping the area around your boiler clean is one of the easiest things you can do to keep your boiler running healthily. Avoid packing miscellaneous items around your boiler, so it has plenty of airflow and does not become overheated. This will also allow it to be easily accessible if a need ever arises.
You should also dust and sweep the area around your boiler frequently throughout the year, as dust build up in the boiler can lead to clogs that will lower its efficiency. Another easy way to keep you and your family safe while also making sure your boiler is working properly is to install a carbon monoxide detector in the vicinity of your boiler. As long as you test the detector and make sure the batteries are charged, it will let you know if your boiler starts leaking, in which case, exit your home and call one of our professionals to come fix it right away.
Yearly Maintenance
Beyond the regular maintenance that can be done throughout the year, it is important to have a professional service provider come to check your boiler for any potential problems that will need more specialized repair. They will be able to check for leaks that could become worse and spill carbon monoxide into your home, and they will check your pipes to see if they have become clogged and, if so, clean them. It is a good idea to have this check once a year by a professional just to know that your boiler is still in proper working condition. Without these check ups, you may end up living with an inefficient boiler for a long period of time, costing you extra money on your energy bills.
Replacement
If your boiler has gone a long time without any maintenance or if it is just nearing the end of its natural life, you may have to replace it with a new model. It is important to replace it sooner than later, or else you will not have the energy efficiency to properly heat your home without raising your heating costs substantially. Call our representatives to come look at your boiler to find out if it warrants a replacement.
