In today’s newer homes, boilers are less common than forced air heaters. But in certain parts of Cleveland such as Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights, boiler systems are very common. Many technicians today don’t know the ins and outs of these systems. That makes it even more vital to connect with an experienced company that has the necessary experience and knowledge to help you properly maintain your boiler. The main difference between these two heating options is the fact that a boiler creates heat via hot water and therefore requires hot water piping to be placed throughout your home. A forced air furnace operates by pushing hot air through your home’s ductwork, and these same ducts can also be used by a central cooling system.
How Do I Maintain a Boiler?
In some ways, a boiler is actually much easier to maintain than a forced air system because you will not need to worry about regularly cleaning your ducts and replacing your filter. On the other hand, there are still many things that you will need to keep an eye on in order to ensure that your boiler will run as efficiently as possible.
1. Heat Exchanger and Boiler Drum Level Controller – There are two absolutely critical components that each boiler relies upon: the heat exchanger and boiler drum level controller. These two components regulate and exchange the transfer of heated steam so that your home stays warm enough. Both of these parts must be working properly for you to experience a comfortable temperature throughout your house. Additionally, any issues with these parts could lead to serious problems such as the system becoming overheated. Therefore, you should work with our experienced team to ensure that your boiler’s heat exchanger and drum level controller always remain properly operational.
2. Monitor the Gauges Regularly – Your boiler’s gauges can help you protect everyone’s safety by allowing you to make any needed adjustments to release pressure from the system. In fact, this is the reason that your boiler has pressure relief valves, and it is likely that you will need to use them occasionally. Many boilers need to be de-scaled annually, and it is imperative to get your gauge system calibrated every year so that you do not end up dealing with an unexpected catastrophe such as your boiler becoming seriously overheated and exploding.
3. Draining and Feeding Your Boiler – The water in your boiler should be periodically drained to keep the system clean because this will allow everything to run more efficiently. After the draining process has been completed, you will need to feed your boiler until the system’s water level becomes at least half-full. Fortunately, you can turn to our team of professionals to handle this process for you so that you do not need to be worried about making any mistakes.
Have questions about maintaining your boiler system. If you’re in the Cleveland area, give us a call at 216-663-6462.