Maintain And Watch For Signs Your Boiler Is Failing

24 August 2017
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It is very important to keep your home warm in the winter time. In fact, that is one of the nicest things about winter, enjoying a nice warm home. However, these are the times when a boiler seems to fail. A failed boiler may leave you with no heat on one of those cold winter nights. There are some signs that your boiler is having some troubles and needs to be inspected by a qualified contractor or technician. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are dealing with a boiler.

Watch Your Flame

One of the biggest problems that can come from a boiler is the flame. If the flame is not burning properly it can start giving off carbon monoxide, which is a gas that can suffocate and kill anyone in the home. Needless to say, it is important to have a carbon monoxide monitor near the boiler. However, there are signs that your boiler is starting to give off carbon monoxide. The main sign is the color of the flame. If you have a gas burner then you should watch for yellow flames. With an oil boiler watch for black soot. These are signs that the fuel is not burning properly and you need to get a technician out as soon as possible.  

Inconsistent Heating

One thing that you can watch for that is a sign the boiler is failing is inconsistency in heat. You may notice that one room starts to get way too hot, or that one room does not receive any heat at all. The first thing that you want to check is any air ducts in the home, but then you should turn your attention to the boiler. It is very possible that the boiler and the controls that run the boiler are no longer effective. This is a major problem for you and the boiler. 

Maintenance Plan

A major problem is that many homeowners will simply wait until the boiler is completely broken to do anything. The problem is that replacing a broken and useless boiler can cost a lot of money, but it is also very dangerous. The best thing that a homeowner can do is to set up a maintenance plan and allow a qualified technician to inspect the boiler at least once a year. The technician will be able to catch the small problems before they turn into big problems. 

Visit a site like http://www.robinsonheatingandcooling.com/ to find out more about boiler maintenance.