Steam boiler explosions can occur when not maintained properly. If you have a hot water or steam boiler at home, it is important to ensure that your pressure relief valve is checked annually. A clogged or broken pressure relief valve can cause your boiler to explode and release steam. This is not only dangerous but also expensive! Don’t risk putting yourself and your family in danger!

When it comes to boilers, combustion areas, safety devices, and leaks, these all need to be regularly inspected. All areas should be cleaned to get rid of flammable material and debris.

When your boiler is due maintenance or repair, you need a skilled technician to take care of it without delay. Our team of licensed technicians has years of experience working with boilers in homes just like yours, so we know how to provide excellent boiler maintenance, repair, and installation. If you live in Wheaton, do not hesitate to contact us!

We have created a Priority Maintenance Check List so that you always know what needs to be checked to make your boiler run efficiently and safely.

Minor

• Check the gauge water level
• Ensure high limit control and operating control are in working order

Once a Week

• Inspect air damper
• Ensure valve operation on the gas train is working as expected
• Check the draft controllers

Once a Month

• Check flame detection controls
• Test boiler system’s limiter controller
• Inspect the cooler operation and blowdown separator
• Check for buildup at the bottom of the boiler

Once a Year

• Dismantle, clean, and inspect the burners and boiler settings
• Check for dirt, corrosion, and electrical safety in low water cut-off and auxiliary low water cut-off
• Check the entire system for leaks in the joints and piping