White Plains Boiler Repair Service
In cold climates, water is the most efficient medium for both transferring heat and retaining it. This makes boilers an excellent choice for White Plains. With winter temperatures often dipping as low as 27 degrees Fahrenheit, boilers can keep homes warm at a reasonable cost. If your monthly energy bills are on the rise but you haven’t added new appliances or household members, your boiler may have problems.
Several common issues can decrease the efficiency of boilers and cause home heating bills to rise.
- Fouling
- Incomplete combustion
- Advanced age
- Excessive blowdown
- Mineral buildups
Fouling is the buildup of debris on heat transfer surfaces and other boiler components. Biological fouling occurs when mold and other microorganisms grow inside a boiler’s fluids. During boiler service for biological fouling, HVAC technicians can address leaks, poor water quality, and water flow problems. Other types of fouling include corrosion fouling, chemical fouling, and particulate fouling. Fouling is often a sign of insufficient boiler maintenance.
Blowdown is a recurring process that removes impurities from boiler water. But if blowdown occurs too frequently, it can decrease a boiler’s efficiency. During a boiler repair, your technician can assess your boiler’s blowdown rate and make any necessary adjustments.
If your boiler is making strange sounds or emitting foul smells, it may have a leak. Leaks let pressurized water out and allow harmful microorganisms in. Visible rust, hissing and gurgling noises, and pooling water are all common signs of boiler leaks.
Your boiler should heat your White Plains home uniformly. If you have hot and cold spots or inconsistent heating, you need boiler service. You might have trapped air in your radiators, thermostat problems, or issues with fuel combustion.
Both gas-fired and oil-fired boilers produce carbon monoxide (CO) during operation. CO gas is a natural byproduct of incomplete fuel combustion. Without proper venting, CO can seep into living areas and cause serious illness or death. When boilers have problems with their venting systems, they often turn themselves off to protect building residents. If your gas or oil-fired boiler won’t turn on or continuously short-cycles, schedule boiler service right away.
In cold-weather climates, boilers typically last 10 to 15 years. But, with regular maintenance and timely repairs, some hydronic heating systems can last 20 years or longer. If your boiler is less than 10 years old and losing efficiency, scheduling a boiler repair is the best choice.