Collier's Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘boiler repair’

These Issues Could Spell Disaster for Your Boiler

Monday, December 7th, 2020

So you decide to head into your basement to grab something. After turning on the lights and walking down the stairs, you come across your boiler. It’s sitting there, still working like a charm, until you notice something that definitely isn’t normal—it’s leaking. There’s a malicious puddle sitting right under the system that’s giving you a headache and causing you to panic with phone calls to teams all over the county.

Well, while a puddle under the boiler is bad, it could be worse. We’re going to talk about some problems that could prompt boiler repair in Columbia City, IN today, in hopes that you call our team for help when you need it.

Puddles, leaks, corrosion … they are all potentially devastating for a boiler system, and they’re worth fixing with a team of trained professionals.

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4 Signs You Could Absolutely Use Boiler Repair

Monday, April 27th, 2020

We know that heating season is almost over, and you’re probably jonesing to get outside and enjoy the fresh air without the need for your boiler. However, we need to make sure that before you put your heater into hibernation until the next heating season, we deal with the problems that are occurring instead of waiting. Boiler repair can be less stressful when it’s not on a timer as low temperatures make their way back during the fall.

So, before you make the call to put your boiler away for the next few months, let’s address some problems that could be taking place. We’ve got 4 signs that signal a pretty clear need for a boiler repair in Pierceton, IN, and we’d love it if more homeowners knew when their heater was having trouble.

By calling our team, you could mitigate problems in the future and have a repair done today.

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Do You Have a Boiler Leak?

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

Boiler leaks are unfortunately one of the worst experiences a homeowner can deal with. They can cause all sorts of damage to your home, can cause your heating bills to skyrocket, and can ultimately leave you without heat in the middle of the wintertime. Keep in mind that while we’ll talk about ways to notice if your boiler is leaking, or explore what might be going wrong with the system, we discourage any form of DIY repair work on a system like that.

Boiler repair in Wabash, IN is a complicated procedure depending on many factors, including where the leak might be and what caused it. Basically, this should always be done by a qualified professional, no matter how much experience you think you might have. Don’t risk having your heater break down for the season!

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Boiler Kettling: What It Means for You

Monday, October 28th, 2019

We all love those Saturday mornings when we wake up smelling the savory smell of bacon, or the frying of buttermilk pancakes, while the tea kettle begins to rumble with anticipation. Except what if that rumbling wasn’t actually coming from your kettle? That’s a great way to turn a wonderful morning into a moment of panic!

Kettling is not something to joke about. In fact, a boiler kettling can be a clear signal that there is a buildup of pressure in the heat exchanger. We’ll get into more of the specifics later, but we’d like to start with imploring you to hire a professional technician for boiler service in Wabash, IN if you’re noticing a whistling noise to come from your boiler. Many homeowners operate under the assumption that a boiler should be making a whistling noise, or that this kind of noise is just natural. That’s entirely not the case.

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How Serious Is Your Boiler Breakdown?

Monday, March 4th, 2019

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A boiler is a great way to enjoy indoor comfort on even the coldest days. But when a boiler stops working—well, it’s just as miserable as when any other home heater stops working. Your first instinct may be to call for heating repair in Syracuse, IN from our HVAC professionals. That’s a great instinct to have because it’s much better and safer than trying to fix the boiler yourself or allowing an amateur to take a run at it.

However, it’s always a good idea to make a few checks on the system that don’t involve using tools or anything extreme. A boiler may have stopped working for a simple reason you can remedy. Before you call for a technician, here are a few things to consider to see if you have a serious boiler breakdown.

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A Closer Look at Potential Boiler Problems

Monday, October 30th, 2017

boiler-residentialThe majority of homes in the U.S. have a furnace to provide warmth to their families during the winter. However, boiler systems remain common, and many homeowners prefer them because they offer even heating, long service lives, and increased energy efficiency.

If you have a boiler to help your home make it through the coming winter, make sure that you have it maintained during the fall so it will give you few, if any, troubles during cold weather. Our HomeSavers Club will see that you receive top quality service for your boiler each year. (And we’ll take care of your air conditioning in spring as well.)

No amount of maintenance will prevent all boiler issues, however. We’re going to look at what might go wrong with a boiler to help you better understand when you need to call on technicians for repairs.

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