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Those of us who live here in Northern New Jersey know how much we count on our heating systems are once winter hits. Whether you use a furnace or a boiler, your heater is a vital component of staying warm during a Northeast winter.

However, you won’t be able to rely too much on a heater that hasn’t been well cared for. It simply won’t perform as well as you want it to. This is why it is so important to put time and energy into maintaining your heating system.

There are some jobs that should be left up to a heating professional. For example, if your heating system is constantly turning on and off or if you are hearing unusual noises coming from your heater, it is best to contact a technician. Fredericks Fuel can help you out with all these issues and more!

While it is important that homeowners don’t skip out on annual professional maintenance appointments for their heaters, it is equally as important that they do their part to care for their heaters.

What it means to properly care for and maintain your boiler

Now let’s dive how to maintain a boiler.

Boiler maintenance is important for multiple reasons, one of which is optimizing performance as we mentioned before.

Additionally, maintenance on a boiler is important for safety purposes, as well as for reducing ware and tear on a heating system.

In addition to regular professional servicing appointments, here are some tips to help you take care of your boiler:

• Keep an eye on pressure levels: Your boiler can become less effective if its pressure gets too low or too high so you want to keep an eye on these levels.
• Keep your boiler’s water healthy: You can improve the quality of your boiler’s water by adding in water softeners and certain chemicals. This will help prevent scale buildup and corrosion.
• Watch water levels: In addition to watching pressure, you also want to watch water levels and prevent them from getting too low. Water levels that are too low can force your boiler to shut down entirely and can cause serious damage to your heating system.
• Check for leaks and damage: It is best practice to routinely check your boiler for leaks and damage such as dents and rust.
• Clean: Yes, your boiler needs to be cleaned just like many other items around your home. You want to clean off any dirt and debris that is on or near your boiler. If your boiler has a heat exchanger that is accessible, you should clean its surface.
• Keep your flue and chimney clear of obstructions: All this entails is a visual inspection to make sure nothing is blocking your flue or chimney.
• Assess the safety valves: A boiler’s safety valves are extremely important seeing as they help relieve excess pressure and prevent malfunctions. You should check to make sure these are working properly on a regular basis. Don’t forget to check your boiler’s other controls as well, including safety controls and thermostat settings.

Boiler services from Fredericks Fuel

Whether it is time for your boiler’s annual maintenance appointment or you are looking to upgrade your current boiler to a newer model Fredericks Fuel can help.

Contact us today to learn more about the boiler services we offer throughout Northern New Jersey.