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Winter Boiler Safety & Maintenance Tips

Monday, December 8th, 2014

Boiler Safety is very important with winter rolling in it is only natural that people will need to use their home heating systems more often. What a great many people do not seem to realise is that heating systems which have been left idle for many months may no longer work properly and, in some cases, may even be dangerous to operate.

Boiler Safety

This is why having an annual boiler service done by a trained professional is so important. Before the cold of winter sets in is considered by many to be the best time to have a boiler serviced as it makes sure that the system is in tip top condition for when it is needed the most. Not only will this guarantee that your heating system runs at its optimum levels of output, but also ensure that it can be operated in a safe fashion. One thing which a lot of people do not realise is that any heating system which burns fuel (ie: not just gas based ones) has the potential to leak carbon monoxide, a very poisonous gas which is notoriously hard to detect. Leaking gas equipment also has the potential to catch fire or, in some extreme cases, cause an explosion.

Among the most problematic parts of a boiler (which need the most attention) are flues and furnace filters. Piping, when left unattended for extended periods of time, can become clogged, reducing the boiler’s overall efficiency and safety. One of the main causes of such clogging is spiders and insects taking up residency in the piping and getting stuck there. As such, an essential part of any boiler service is the cleaning out of said pipes.

It is also worth considering, as an extra safety precaution, installing thermometers to monitor the temperature of your boiler’s flue. If you notice any abnormal flue temperatures then there is, more than likely, a problem with your boiler and you should contact your registered gas installer immediately to have your boiler system inspected. This will ensure that whatever problem is occurring will be rectified straight away.

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