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Boiler repair can be achieved in a couple of ways. One way is to wait until something goes wrong and you’re in the cold — which what far too many people do. The other way is to look for small problems every so often, and fix them while they’re tiny and you’re still warm.

Simulating Potential Boiler Repair Problems

boiler repairA lot can go wrong in a heating system, and boiler repair can be as simple as replacing pressure safeties. To start with, you want to inspect your safeties to make sure both overly high and too little pressure are both accounted for. To start with, close the gas cock so the main burner doesn’t fire up. Then turn off gas pressure to see if the circuit opens. Afterward, you can test the high pressure by setting the setpoint lower than the current level of pressure. If the safeties aren’t working properly, this kind of boiler repair will cost a pittance compared to the alternative. You also want to ensure that your interlocks engage when they’re supposed to, such as turning on and off the components they need to in order. See your instruction manual if anything seems unclear.

Detect Boiler Repair Before It Happens

Many problems can be headed off quickly and for practically nothing. If your system still uses an old mechanical thermostat, it may not be operating as efficiently as it can. Often, people call a service for boiler repair when all they really need is a new thermostat. The older varieties can become ineffective if they are not totally level, which can happen over time due to slight shifts in the structure. Installing a digital thermostat can alleviate this problem for a low price.

Another problem that can occur is leaks. Any place where leakage can occur can result in more than just boiler repair. If carbon monoxide is leaking out of your system, it can make you sick. Fortunately, you can avoid the more costly parts of boiler repair just by installing a carbon monoxide detector. This can let you know of small leaks before they become a large, harmful problem. Once you identify that a leak exists, you can call in a specialist with the right tools to find the leak and fix it.

Boiler Repair, or a Dirty Boiler?

Often, avoiding a costly boiler repair is as simple as checking the system for cleanliness. If there are any oiling openings, make sure they are oiled regularly. Keep in mind that most modern systems don’t need this, but yours might. Make sure any air filters are replaced every heating season, and that the inside of the system is clean. If the insides of the flue vents have a white powdery coating on them, the system may be burning too cool and producing an acidic condensation. Get the problem fixed immediately, as the condensation can eat through the pipes. If you find excessive rust inside the system, it should be fixed by a professional promptly. If you see large amounts of dirt, vacuum it up before you turn on the power. Any dirt can cause unnecessary wear on the system, making boiler repair happen sooner.

Even regular dirt can pose problems inside your system, leading to a costly boiler repair. Turn off the power, and inspect the inside of your system. Check the fins of all the motors, and clean them thoroughly.

Keeping boiler repair issues is what we do best. Contact us today and we’ll make sure any problems with your system are taken care of while they’re small, before they become crises.