Signs It’s Time for Boiler Replacement

gas-boiler-gaugeIf you’re reading this article because you suspect it’s time for a new boiler, we can’t blame you—boilers are great heaters. They have a good record as long-lasting and efficient heaters, meaning they’ll rarely break due to having fewer moving parts.

But that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. In this post, we’ll get down to what you need to pay attention to if you think it’s time for a boiler replacement.

Age

First off, we just want to briefly get it out of the way: age is usually the deciding factor. If it comes down to deciding between repair or replacement, just look at the age. If a boiler over 15 years old frequently experiences any of the problems listed below, there might not be much life left in it. Any less, however, and it can most likely be repaired.

Higher Energy Bills

No matter what kind of heater you’re operating, the first sign of danger is always in the energy bills. If nothing seems wrong with the boiler on the surface, a higher-than-usual energy bill will almost always be the first thing that the homeowner notices.

The first few times this happens, it usually just calls for some repairs—it doesn’t automatically mean you need to replace your boiler. However, if your boiler is already over 15 years old and your energy bills are spiking, then there’s a much smaller chance that repairs are going to make a lasting difference. At this point, the money you spend on repairs could be better invested in a brand-new boiler entirely.

Leaks

Whether your boiler runs on steam or hot water, it uses water in some form, meaning that leaks are rarely a good thing for any kind of boiler. We’ll just get it out of the way now: the only time a leak is a good thing is if it’s coming from the pressure valve. This simply means the valve is doing its job by releasing pressure.

Any other kind of leak requires repairs. Damaged seals can allow water to escape, but the issue should be easy to fix with the help of a professional. Likewise, loose joints can be a nuisance, but you can tighten them back up with guidance from a pro.

The worst case scenario would be if the leak were due to cracks in the body. Cracks usually come with age, so there’s a good chance these cracks will represent the early signs of a much needed boiler replacement in Santa Fe, NM.

Corrosion

This is one of the big nasty signs that your boiler needs replacement. Boilers are big metal tanks, they’re sure to collect some rust, right? True, but any corrosion is detrimental to the system—manufacturers design boilers specifically to resist rust and corrosion for as long as possible. By the time your boiler does accumulate any, you know that it’s time to start shopping for a new boiler.

Early boiler replacement is often due to corrosion. Annual, regularly scheduled maintenance should go a long way in keeping this type of damage away.

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