In some areas of our country the winter weather can get extremely cold, especially living in cities such as Spanish Fork UT. This extreme loss in temperature can put a huge burden on our heating appliances making many of them work much harder than they were designed to. This excess strain can cause these devices to fail much sooner than ever expected, but with proper cleaning and maintenance from an experienced contractor like Professional Plumbing Systems you can have your Boiler working for many more years.
Central air and heating systems are fairly easy systems to maintain. The technician keeps the burner or electric element clean and free of flammable debris, cleans the coils and charges the refrigerant. Finally, they test any mechanical parts such as the blower motor and they are basically done. Testing a Boiler maintenance in Spanish Fork UT requires a bit more work. First, the technician must check the fuel supply to ensure there is a steady flow. Next they must check the exhaust system to ensure any carbon monoxide is vented away from the home. This noxious gas can quickly cause death and children are very susceptible because of the smaller size. While these first steps are very important not all companies perform that as part of their service. You should discuss your requirements with the contractor.
The next step in boiler maintenance is verifying the burner system functions properly. This means a clean, fully burning flame. This part of the test requires the technician to verify the ignition system as well. At one time it was acceptable to use matches and start the boiler flame by hand, but modern times require the system be equipped with an automatic ignition with an electronic sparking system. Finally, the water supply to the furnace needs to be checked. There should be no leaks into the boiler and the pipes must be able to handle the pressure generated by heated water.
As homes are heated the air tends to lose moisture leaving the occupants feeling dry and dehydrated. There is little you can really do about this situation except install an Spanish Fork UT Humidifier to replace some of the moisture the home loses through heat evaporation. Humidifiers are extremely affordable systems and can help keep your home a little more comfortable during those cold winter days and nights.
