3 Ways to Prepare Your Boiler for This Winter

Were you aware that only half of those with a home heating boiler have them service annually and half of those never have their boiler serviced at all? It is quite amazing when you think about it, the difference between enjoying the comfort of your warm home verses having to wrap yourself up in layers of coats and blankets due to a home heating failure. The easiest way to avoid this from happening to you and your McAllen home is to be sure to give your boiler the attention it so deserves.

Have Your Boiler Serviced Annually

Aside from improving you boiler’s reliability and efficiency, safety is a big reason to have your boiler serviced annually. While boiler control and safety has vastly improved over the years they still require the eye of a trained professional to identify potential hazards developing in your boiler system. When choosing a company to service your boiler, be sure to select one that is Gas Safe registered or OFTEC registered if you happen to own an oil system.

Inspect Your Home Heating System

There is more to your home heating system than just the boiler itself and it all has an effect on the heating performance of your boiler. Piping insulation, system pressure and entrapped air all play a part in lowering the overall heating efficiency of the heating system and should also be looked over annually by an experience professional.

Consider Upgrading

Technology moves on and with it so does improvements in safe boiler design and efficiency. If your boiler is more than 10 or 15 years old, it stands to reason that it is not providing you the best bang for your buck and likely little can be done to improve on its performance. An upgrade to the latest boiler technology can improve heating efficiency by as much as 25% so it is definitely worth taking a look at.

Before heading in to the cold season, be sure to give your boiler and home heating system the attention that it deserves. Having your boiler professionally serviced each year may not only save you and your family from having to spend a few nights in the cold, it can save you a great deal in money and frustration as well, not to mention peace of mind in knowing that your boiler system is operation safely.

Call All Valley Plumbing at (956) 686-6656 to repair or replace your McAllen, TX boiler!