Standard Cast Iron Boiler Maintenance
Do you want your boiler to continue running for it's full lifetime? Do you want to avoid costly emergency repairs? The #1 way to improve the efficiency and longevity of your system is routine maintenance and preventative care. Benefits of Routine Maintenance:
- Increase efficiency, reduce energy loss
- Avoid unexpected breakdowns
- Ensure safety for you and your family
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- Verify accuracy and proper operation of the thermostat
- General observation of work area for venting integrity and water leaks
- Apply Brady gauge to monitor system pressure while off and while running during inspection
- Verify the accuracy of pressure temperature gauges
- Perform combustion analysis to ensure safe and proper combustion
- Measure draft pressure to ensure safe venting
- Check all venting for proper pitch, deterioration, or leaks
- Check boiler pumps for abnormal noises, amp draw, and proper operation
- If applicable, oil motor and bearing assembly
- Remove burners and pilot assembly, clean with furnace brush, and replace thermocouple (if applicable)
- Clean flame sensor and ignition rod
- Perform a visual inspection of the heat exchanger for excessive rust, leaks, holes, or blockages
- Verify sizing and proper operation of the expansion tank
- Inspect piping and flanges for leaks
- If applicable, verify proper operation of all zone valves
- If applicable, verify proper freeze protection levels
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We offer a comprehensive maintenance program to make routine maintenance easy and cost-effective. We’ve also thrown in some great perks!
Perks of Our Membership Plans:
- 1 spring cooling system tune-up and 1 fall heating system tune-up.
- up to 20% Discount on HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Repairs!
- up to $400 in equipment purchase credits.
- No overtime repair charge.
- Priority service.