A well maintained boiler can last for many years. If you want your boiler to keep your home warm without unexpected breakdowns, regular maintenance is important. A healthy boiler is a happy one, and happy boilers can run efficiently for a very long time. Here’s our top tips and tricks to ensure your heating system is reliable and effective.
Use The Right Settings
Most boilers will work best at temperatures of around 60-70 degrees Celsius. If you’re setting the temperature much higher than that, it’s likely that you’re putting unnecessary strain on the system. Overworking your boiler is probably going to reduce its lifespan, so we recommend double-checking that your settings are in order. A great way to ensure your boiler is only working when it needs to is to fit a thermostat to maintain a steady, moderate temperature.
Bleed Your Radiators
Air will become trapped in your heating system over time, so it’s important to release it from time to time. Bleeding your radiators addresses this issue, and it’s not particularly difficult to do. Once your radiators have been bled, your boiler won’t have to work so hard to heat your home. We’d recommend doing this at least once per year to keep your heating system in good health.
Periodic Power Flushing
As well as air building up in your heating system, sludge, rust and other debris will build up too. This sludge can have a big effect on the efficiency of your central heating, and serious blockages can also damage components. Power flushing is a service which helps to remove the sludge, which in turn will extend the life of your boiler. In most cases, power flushing is something which can be done every 5 or 6 years, but your heating engineer will be able to advise if you’re unsure.
Don’t Forget Your Boiler Service
Lastly, we can’t teach you how to take care of your boiler without reminding you to schedule your annual service! Boiler servicing is very important, not only to ensure that it lasts for a long time, but also to keep your home safe. A qualified engineer needs to inspect the components, ensuring they are working properly and safely. This will help to identify any issues early, and will go far in helping you avoid any unexpected breakdowns.
Call Sean Dinsdale Heating Services For Boiler Services
If you need to schedule your annual boiler service, power flushing or radiator bleeding, get in touch with our friendly heating engineers today.
