If you use a boiler to heat your home, chances are you haven’t given it much thought since last year. But with fall arriving and winter not far behind, it’s time to consider fall boiler maintenance and make sure your heating system is up to the task of keeping your house warm during the cold weather ahead.
Inspect Your Boiler Before You Run It
Before you turn on your boiler for the first time this fall, give it a quick inspection. Use a flashlight if necessary, and look for water leaks, cracks and other damage. If you don’t see any issues, you can fire up the boiler to see how it runs. Watch the operation of the boiler to see if any water leaks out or steam escapes. If you see any issues, shut the boiler down and contact a technician.
Check Boiler Pressure
Most boilers have a pressure gauge that you should check when you run it for the first time of the season. The ideal pressure is different for every boiler, so have your owner’s manual handy so you know what the reading on the pressure gauge should be. Continue to check on the boiler pressure once a month throughout the heating season, and schedule boiler maintenance if you start to see unusual changes in pressure.
Keep the Area Around Your Boiler Clear
Don’t leave any materials that can melt or catch fire in the area around your boiler, and keep the area around it clear so you can easily access the boiler.
Schedule Your Boiler for Annual Maintenance
Boilers should be serviced once a year, and the best time for maintenance is in the fall, before the heating season begins. A certified technician can check all aspects of your heating system and recommend any repairs that may need to be made before you run your boiler.
For more information on boiler maintenance – or to schedule your heating system for annual service – please contact us at Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning. We’re proud to offer expert service in Lorain, Erie and Cuyahoga counties.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about boiler maintenance and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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