Boiler Systems and Radiators
How the two work together
Our homes, whether they are here in the New York or Jersey area or somewhere else, are filled with important and even vital pieces of equipment. A lack of an oven or stove would make cooking quite limited and challenging. Not having a working refrigerator wouldn’t give us freedom when it came to grocery shopping and being without air conditioning can potentially leave you incredibly warm and uncomfortable on a hot summer day. For some homeowners, a boiler is also included in this very category.
What exactly is a boiler?
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A boiler creates heat and warms a home by heating water as opposed to air. In homes that have a boiler, hot water is pumped through a system of pipes by a circulator. This hot water is then distributed to radiators, baseboards or air handlers.
Homes that have radiators typically rely on and connect to a boiler system for heating purposes. With a radiator system, heat can be distributed throughout a home either through hot water or steam. Typically, it is the older versions of boilers that produce steam.
Maintaining your home’s boiler
Since a boiler is such an important part of a home, skimping out on maintenance isn’t really an option. In fact, a homeowner with a boiler in his or her home should make it a point to schedule a maintenance appointment for his or her boiler on a yearly basis. This helps ensure that your home heating system will be good to go once winter arrives. It also gives you peace of mind that your boiler is working as efficiently as possible, which helps cut down on your energy bills. On top of that, regular maintenance helps catch any small issues before they turn into big and costly problems.
An annual tune-up conducted by a technician should include:
- An inspection and test of the equipment and its operating controls
- A safety check
- A thorough cleaning of your system’s parts
- Adjustments and replacements of specific parts if necessary
- A run down on the condition of your boiler and recommendations regarding future use
In addition to professional maintenance, here are some additional tips that a homeowner can follow to keep his or her boiler in good shape:
- Keep an eye on boiler water levels: If you have an older boiler that produces steam, you don’t want to let its water level get too low. This could lead to your system shutting down completely. You also want to call in a professional if the water in the gauge is looking rusty.
- Study up on your system: A great way to avoid running into trouble when it comes to your boiler is by reading the owner’s manual and carefully following the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Follow safety precautions: You want to be safe when it comes to any piece of equipment in your home and a boiler is no exception. Making boiler safety a priority includes keeping anything flammable (this includes paint cans, newspapers or furniture) a safe distance away from your heating system.
Boiler services from Rucci Oil
Homeowners in Staten Island, Brooklyn and certain parts of New Jersey can count on Rucci Oil for the servicing their boilers need. Our experts can also help you pick out a new boiler if you need an upgrade.
Contact Rucci Oil today to schedule a boiler tune-up or learn more about the high-efficiency boiler models we sell.