When Should I Have My Boiler Serviced?

Many homeowners take for granted that their boilers are going to work year after year.

But that is when the worst thing happens, right in the middle of winter the boiler breaks down. So, the question is When Should I Have My Boiler Serviced?

The answer is every year, especially if you have an older boiler. In some places in the United States boilers are working overtime with the climate change and there is no better time than before heating season to have your boiler checked.

You should not check the boiler yourself unless you know what you are doing.

Call a qualified boiler technician they will come out and do a through inspection of the boiler and they will make any necessary recommendations.

But there are some things that you can do that could help maintain the life of the boiler. Safety is first, be very careful when working around the boiler area. Keep the surrounding area clean and free from debris.

Take the time to understand the boiler and how it works. Always keep handy the manuals and any literature that came with the boiler. Know about the major components and always read the troubleshoot section of the manual. You can start by checking the gauges.  Every boiler has a sight glass or gauge, make sure that the water levels and the gauges are at the proper levels. You can find out the correct levels from reading the manuals.

Most gauges should read less than 30 pounds of pressure, if the gauges reads more then you have a problem with the boiler and you should call a technician right away. 12 to 15 pounds is usually the ideal pressure. Another way that you can help maintain your boiler is by keeping the heating surfaces clean and dust free. Never place a flammable or combustible materials by the boiler.

By doing your part to keeping the boiler maintained, you can save yourself some money if repairs are needed. The more that you do for the boiler the fewer problems your technician will have. By having the tech come out, they will notice even the smallest problems which will save you money but them taking care of it now rather than after it turns into a bigger problem.

While it may be a bit expensive for a tech to come out, it is worth the money now rather than have to spend more later if there is a problem.