If your business uses a boiler system, it’s imperative to regularly conduct preventative maintenance checks. Routine tune-ups can extend the system’s operating life and increase its efficiency.
Along with following the manufacturer’s recommendations, make sure to include these suggested actions as part of your boiler maintenance routine.
- Schedule an annual check-up with a professional to ensure the system is operating safely and efficiently.
- Remove high-pile carpet blocking baseboard radiators at the bottom.
- Insulate distribution pipes, which carry hot water from the boiler to radiators throughout the building and back to the boiler, if they pass through unheated areas.
- Keep radiators free of air by bleeding them and adding water when needed, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Check for cracks or fractures in tubes and the ceramic retainer as well as faulty electrical connections.
- Remove any buildup of lime or dirt.