Regular boiler maintenance can reduce the cost of ownership for your boilers
Boilers are essential in maintaining the comfort of your home. It performs a vital function in supplying hot water for your home, as well as provide heating to keep you and your family warm during the cold season. When your boiler experiences any malfunction it may lead to costly repairs and discomfort to your home.
Regular boiler maintenance can avert unnecessary expenses, safety issues and keep the level of comfort for your household. This will also enhance the efficiency of your boilers and extend the number of years by which it can continue to serve your household needs. The following tips can help you maintain the capability of your boilers to keep providing the warmth necessary for the convenience of your home.
Prevent Blockages
It is not advisable to cover gas boilers or block the air vents. Always inspect the vent and flue to makes sure that they are not blocked. Blocked air flues and vents can greatly hinder your boilers to run at their maximum efficiency. Blockages may occur when dirt accumulates in the vent or flues. If you see that this is the case, you should try to clear it to allow the free passage of air.
Also, dust accumulates more in the boiler room because of the operations of your boiler. Regular inspections of the parts that usually attracts dust, such as the fan, can greatly reduce potential problems on your system. Make sure that you clear all the dust that may have accumulated to guarantee the best performance from your boiler.
Check for leaks during boiler maintenance
Always check if gas or fuel are leaking from your system. This usually occurs through the valves. If this is the case, some minor adjustments can be done to solve this problem. If you see, or even suspect, that the parts are worn out, defective, or there are any signs of damage, please call and have a professional repair or replace said parts.
Install carbon monoxide detectors
No one can take for granted the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. To prevent the excessive build-up of carbon monoxide, please make sure that the area is well-ventilated. Installing any device that can detect the presence of this gas so that you may have a warning if, and when, a leak should happen. This will safeguard your family against any danger from this gas.
Check the water levels regularly
It is very important that you check the water level of your boilers regularly. A boiler that runs with less than the recommended water level, or at worst without water, can be damaged beyond repair. If the water level gets below minimum, you can check the fittings and the plumbing for any fault and correct them if necessary.
Lubricating parts
It is recommended to do regular lubrication on the parts of your boiler that are always in motion. An example of these would be the fan and the pumps. Make sure to follow the recommendation of the manufacturer as to the kind of oil that may be used for lubrication.
Flushing and De-scaling
It is advisable to clear all the water from your boiler at least twice a year. It is better to do this after the winter months, when the boiler has been on continuous operation, and lime-scale, grits and dirt may accumulate in the boiler. It is recommended to flush all the water from the boiler and clean the interior thoroughly. Accordingly, you should also check if excessive lime-scale is present and there is a need to do some de-scaling. After doing these, check all the gaskets to see if they need replacing.
Annual boiler maintenance servicing.
Your boilers needs to be serviced, at least once a year, by a Gas Safe registered engineer. This aspect in boiler maintenance can pick-up potential problems so that they can be dealt with early enough to avoid costly repairs in the future.
If you need any help in installing, repairing, maintaining and servicing your boilers, RJ Gas Heating Services has the necessary expertise and manpower that can assist you in boiler maintenance activities.
