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Troubleshooting your boiler system.
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To help you diagnose what might be going on, here are some typical issues boiler/radiator owners frequently experience and a list of common causes.
Low heat/no heat
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Thermostat malfunction
- Heating element malfunction
- Pump malfunction
Frequent shutoff
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Faulty thermostat
- Malfunctioning safety valve
- Gas line issue/blockage
Frozen pipes
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Unusually low water pressure
- Weird smells
- Frost on the water pipe
Noises: pops or dings
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Limescale buildup
- Loose mechanical parts
- Malfunctioning
Uneven heat distribution
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Sludge buildup at the radiator
- Air bubbles at the radiator
- Improperly adjusted or failing radiator valves.
- Inconsistent home insulation or improper radiator installation
Pilot light going out
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Gas line blockage
- Thermocouple malfunction
- Failing ignition or pilot unit
Leaking or dripping
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Pressure valve issues
- Failing pump and pressure seals
- Pipe corrosion
- Improper installation
Decreased efficiency
- Thermostat malfunction
- Malfunctioning pilot light
- Underpowered unit
- Gas line issue
- Dirty or clogged filters
- Water leaks and/or air bubbles
Repairs and Servicing
If something's not working right, don't worry. We'll figure it out. Here are the types of repairs we regularly perform to make sure boiler systems are working to their full efficiency and safety.
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