5 Signs You Need To Replace Your Boiler

As we slowly head towards Fall—with the morning air becoming cold and crisp and people making necessary wardrobe and home transitions—one a vital aspect to ensure you’re ready for the upcoming season is checking the the health of your home boiler.

Boilers are necessary for keeping your home warm and ensuring you get a steady supply of hot water during the cold weather. However, it’s necessary that your boiler is in good working condition to avoid getting ice cold water in the middle of your morning shower!  

In this article, we enlist several signs that suggest your boiler needs repairing or maybe even a replacement.

1.      There Are Yellow Flames

A typical boiler emits blue flames. However, if you see yellow flames from your boiler, you need to get it replaced promptly.

Yellow flames indicate that your boiler is burning carbon monoxide due to incomplete combustion. At extreme levels, carbon monoxide can be lethal. Incomplete combustion occurs when the burners are clogged with sot or dirt. Therefore, if you notice consistent yellow flames in your boiler, get it replaced by your nearest Boiler Installation Services NJ.

2.      The Radiators Take Extremely Long To Heat Up

Do you wait for hours after turning on your radiator on full and it still doesn’t heat up your home properly? This indicates that you have a faulty boiler.  Efficient boilers are able to provide maximum temperature almost instantly. If yours is taking way longer than usual, get in touch with a boiler service provider to look into the matter. There may be small issues with the boiler or your central heating system.

3.      Unusual Smell From The Boiler

A boiler in good working condition won’t emit any odor. However, if you’re experiencing unusual odor from your boiler, it could indicate a carbon monoxide leak. Even though carbon monoxide is an odorless gas, the leak can cause fluctuations in combustion in the boiler, leading to the smell. Call in a professional to investigate your boiler if you experience unusual smells as a carbon monoxide leak is a serious threat to your and your family’s health.

4.      A Leaky Boiler

If you notice water puddles around the boiler, you shouldn’t neglect it. Water leaks take place when there is disintegration in the internal parts of the boiler.

Leaks can cause several other problems, such as corrosion and structural damage to your property. Moreover, it leads to inefficient heating.

Avoid further damage to your boiler and home and call in a professional on the onset of water leaks.

5.      Noises From Your Boiler

Most boilers make a little noise when they fire up; however, it’s quite low and unnoticeable. In the case you hear banging and whirring noises from your boiler, you need to have a professional check it for serious issues. These can be broken valves or issues with the heat pump.

If you hear loud and unusual noise from your boiler, make sure to turn it off right away so as to prevent any further damage and then call an engineer or boiler maintenance service provider.

A Final Word

Boilers are essential parts of any household without which the colder days would be unbearable. If your boiler isn’t heating properly and showing any of the above-mentioned signs, call in a boiler maintenance service provider.

AAC Heating & Cooling are experts in boiler installation services in NJ. Their staff is trained and experienced and places their customers’ interest at the core of their service. Contact them now for a free estimate or get in touch with them at 609-373-9707 for more queries.