{"id":471,"date":"2019-11-25T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=471"},"modified":"2019-11-21T09:17:46","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T14:17:46","slug":"signs-your-boiler-is-in-distress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heating-service\/signs-your-boiler-is-in-distress\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Boiler Is in Distress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Boilers. The sturdiest of heating systems. They don\u2019t need much maintenance, they last for a long time, and they\u2019re incredibly efficient! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until they\u2019re not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing is, you have to properly care for your boiler in\norder to be able to depend on it throughout the years. This means that even\nthough it doesn\u2019t need maintenance often, it does <\/em>still need maintenance, and you do also need to ensure that\nwhen your boiler system is installed, it\u2019s installed correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with all that, there\u2019s always a small chance that\nsomething can go wrong. The trick to preventing boiler disasters is spotting\nsigns of trouble while that trouble is still small. We\u2019ve shared some of these\nsigns below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Biggest Sign: Its Age!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, when a boiler is well cared for, it can last about 15-20 years. Even if yours is just getting up there in age, it\u2019s worth considering an upgrade to your heating system. Even in just the last 5 years, boilers have become far more efficient than systems of the past. If your system is <\/em>older than 15, it\u2019s more than likely going to start showing the following signs of distress, soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foul Odors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unpleasant or unfamiliar smells coming from your boiler\nsystem should never be ignored. These odors could be indicative of a gas leak,\nwhich needs to be managed as soon as possible, as this is a risk to not only\nyour boiler operation but to your safety as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if it\u2019s not a gas leak you\u2019re dealing with here, bad\nsmells can be the result of a problem with your ventilation system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leaks aren\u2019t something that should ever be ignored, no matter what type of appliance it\u2019s coming from. Not only can a leak create significant property damage in your living space, but it can also be a sign of something going very wrong inside your boiler. Plus, whatever is causing the leak is going to lead to system inefficiency and higher heating bills for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temperature Trouble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your home seems colder, or even warmer, than what you\nthink the temperature is supposed to be inside your home, there might be a\nproblem with your boiler. The water may not be circulating as it should,\nmeaning your boiler can\u2019t consistently heat your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher Than Average Utility Bills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, your energy bills are going to rise the more you\nuse your boiler during the winter. However, if they are significantly higher\nthan what they were last year, or compared to what your neighbors are paying,\nthen you likely have a boiler system that\u2019s not performing as efficiently and\neffectively as it used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequent Repair Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The above-mentioned issues might all be resolvable with a\nrepair. But if you find that you\u2019re calling for repairs too often it could be\ntime to replace and upgrade your boiler altogether. A new boiler system is a\nbig investment, of course. But when you consider what you\u2019ll be saving with a\nmore efficient heating system, it will pay itself back in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For expert boiler repair in Swanton, OH<\/a>, contact your comfort specialists here at AW Heating & Cooling<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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