Winter is upon us once again, and that means that many households are relying on their boilers to keep them warm throughout the cold season. The last thing anyone needs is for this winter lifeline to break down and leave them hanging. Boilers can experience a variety of issues throughout the year that you may not notice until it’s too late.

Test the Boiler

It’s vital to test your boiler prior to winter’s arrival. This simply means that you turn on your heat for a while and ensure it’s working properly. Strange noises and odd smells coming from the system could indicate a problem. If the heat doesn’t kick on, contact an HVAC specialist. Ideally, this should be done in late summer or early fall, to ensure you have enough time to make repairs or have a new boiler installed. 

Keep in mind that fixing issues while the weather is still warm will be much less expensive than emergency repairs in the dead of winter.

Schedule a Professional Tune-Up

Consider an annual boiler check-up to ensure it’s ready to go for those long winter nights ahead. A professional HVAC technician will perform any cleaning, tightening of wires and pipes, cleaning or replacement of filters, and anything else that may be causing issues with your gas or electric boilers. 

Clear the Space Around the Boiler

It may sound unimportant, but both electric and gas boilers require airflow to function properly. So be sure to keep all boxes, furniture, decor, and the like at least 5 feet from the boiler. This is also important for safety reasons as well.

Check for Water Leaks

Checking for water spots or puddles around your boiler and radiators can alert you to pressure problems, damaged seals, loose joints, and clogs that can affect your boiler when in use. It’s important to regularly monitor for water leaks all year round. If you notice water around your boiler, call an HVAC professional right away.

Add a Filter 

Installing a filter system is an effective way to help your boiler run effectively throughout the winter. The filter removes debris and impurities that can clog the system and cause it to fail. 

Bleed the Radiators

Draining the radiators every year can relieve the system of air bubbles and excess pressure in your boiler system. It’s a free and easy way to improve your boiler’s efficiency.

Contact Us for Boiler Maintenance

Whether you need boiler maintenance or a boiler repair, Fresh Air Flow is always there for its customers when they need it the most. We don’t quit until your system is in pristine condition because we put our customers first. Whatever the issue may be, we guarantee we have the perfect solution for your needs.

Contact our team to schedule a boiler repair/ boiler maintenance today!