Why Regular Boiler Service Matters

Regular boiler service is important, especially before the harsh New York winter hits. When temperatures drop and boiler repair becomes an emergency situation, it can take several hours or even days to get a boiler repair service to your location. That can lead to frozen pipes, a frigid home, and the need to live somewhere else while you wait on the work to be completed.

Why Boiler Service is Important

Hot water boilers work by heating water in a large boiler. Then, the water is transported to various rooms through a series of pipes. These pipes feed into radiators. The radiators produce the heat that keeps your home comfortable.

Regular boiler repair is important because, while boilers tend to last for a very long time, when something does go wrong, it can be tough to find a quick fix. Boiler repair can take a while, especially if welding is required. Some boilers in New York apartment buildings are very large and very old, and that brand of boiler repair can become complicated rather quickly.

How do you know it's time to get your boiler serviced?

• The pipes begin to make clanging noises
• Some radiators heat but others don't
• The heat isn't evenly distributed between all the radiators
• Any part of the system is leaking
• The heat you do have is significantly less than what you've had in years past

If any of these problems are present, call a boiler repair service immediately. "Boiler repair companies are often swamped during the worst of the winter," HVAC expert John Gibson points out, "so, test your boiler early in the season." Fix any problems before the cold snap hits, and stay toasty warm all winter.