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Boiler heating systems may account for as much as 50% of energy bills. Therefore, you need to ensure that you get the most use for your money.

For boilers that are more than 20 years old, it is a good investment to replace it with a new high-efficient model. It will pay for itself very quickly. When you replace your boiler with a new one it reduce the amount of environmental damage that your home is doing and also lower your overall energy bills.

Also, any boiler that was already installed in your home before you moved in definitely needs to be evaluated to determine whether it needs to be replaced or not.

Putting off replacing such a critical component as a boiler is never a good idea. If you leave it unattended, even a small issue that related to your boiler may turn into a large one, which can put your home and family at great risk.

Signs Your Boiler Needs Service or Repair

Bad Smells

If you start to experience odors being emitted from your boiler, have your furnace inspected immediately. An oil or gas leak from your boiler can turn into a huge problem. It is dangerous and can also end up costing you lots of money due to lost fuel. Also, carbon monoxide, which is a tasteless, odorless, colorless gas can kill you, and may be due to the unit having a broken ventilation system.

Leaking Water

A boiler might end up having pools of water leak out of it and gather around the unit’s base. The water that is being lost constantly makes it very hard for the unit to be able to heat the water inside to the right temperature, which means you will be using a lot more fuel.

Your unit will have to work at maximum capacity for doing minimal work. If this issue is left unattended it can result in a huge rupture that may lead to even more extensive water damage problems than you have already.

Incorrect Temperatures

If your water is either too cold or too hot, often there is a circulation problem. The water isn’t been heated evenly, which leaves you with water that might be too cold or too hot. That might be cause by buildup or leaks inside of the unit, and need to taken care of before the problem gets too serious.

Hissing Noises

Hissing noises frequently are associated with sludge or iron deposits which cause uneven water distribution. This can result in a boiler either shutting down or overheating. When your hot water boiler is allowed to overheat constantly is significantly adds to the cost of fuel and limits usage of your unit. Therefore, if you are hearing noises you should get your unit inspected.

Call Us To Repair Your Boiler

Don’t wait until the problem gets too serious and it’s too late. Take care of whatever problems you might have now, so they don’t turn into huge problems in the future. Contact us now for Boiler Repair Service.