Boiler

Boilers use steam or hot water to distribute heat throughout the house, with either baseboards or a radiator as the end point for that distribution. If you want your boiler to run smoothly and trouble-free well into the future, it’s important to find a reputable service provider to make it all happen for you.

How Do I Know if My Boiler Is Struggling?

If you have a boiler that is acting up and not working at full capacity, you will see different signs that indicate there is a problem. Rumbling noises that take place inside the boiler are known as “kettling” and it is telling you that there is a buildup of limescale inside the boiler. Limescale refers to a white residue that occurs when you have “hard” water in your home. If you hear gurgling noises or whistling, that’s also a sign that your boiler may need repairs, as well as not reaching the temperature you’ve set on your thermostat.

There are several signs that indicate it is time to have your boiler repaired or replaced:

- Gurgling and whistling sounds; this could be air in the system, system running inefficiently, not enough water or lack of maintenance
- If your boiler looks like it’s been burnt; this could be either a blocked heating system, blocked vent or blocked chimney
- Your system not reaching the temperature that you’ve set on the thermostat
- Water on the floor near your boiler; this could indicate a faulty safety system, faulty fresh water feed or the temperature on your system is too high
- Rust on top of your boiler; an indication of poor chimney venting, possible carbon monoxide build up, or not enough clean air in the system
- Dirt and particles on top of the boiler; this could be triggered by not having enough combustion air

Boilers Last Long, But Not Forever

If you have your boiler professionally installed and you maintain it well, it can last for up to 50 years. That is a long time with one appliance, and it is important to replace it when age has caught up to it or it is no longer cost-effective to keep it. Since they do last for so long, there may be newer models and versions that are far more energy efficient than your original, so changing over early will actually save you money in the end.

Choosing Professional Boiler Repair Is Key

Whether you need a new boiler system installed or want repairs made to the current one, it’s important to choose a reputable, local company that has relevant experience to carry it out. When you are able to find a company that has a proven track record, you know the quality will be there and a local option means the people in your own community trust them, not to mention the added level of accountability.