Are you in constant worry that your boiler is going to go out? Have you been having issues with your boiler? What do these issues actually mean? Do you need to hire a professional? Can the problem be addressed with a quick and easy fix? These are all very important questions that you need to know, especially since winter in New York is not a good time for the boiler to fail. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing wants to help you learn what some of the issues you could be having means and what else could be going on.
Need to Adjust Thermostat
Do you feel like your thermostat is in constant need of adjustment or maybe it doesn’t seem to be working? If you find that this is happening to your thermostat then that is a sign your boiler is about to fail and you should get it checked out.
High Heating Bills
Is your heating bill way too high? Maybe you have talked to the neighbors around you and their bills are a lot lower. So why is your bill so high? If you haven’t made any changes in your usage or nothing has changed in your home, that could be another sign the boiler is about it fail. If you get a new boiler your bill will be a lot lower.
Boiler Making a Loud Noise or Giving Off an Odd Smell
If your boiler is making loud or unusual noises that is not a good sign. Your boiler should not be super loud and if it is making unusual sounds you need to call someone and have them come take a look at your boiler. You want to make sure everything is okay with it. Now if you are smelling a bad smell you should call a professional right away. You could be smelling a gas smell or even a rotten egg smell. The rotten egg smell can be caused by a gas leak or bacteria in the boiler.
Old Boiler Needs Frequent Repairs
Do you feel like you are always on the phone with someone to come and repair your boiler? Well, stop. That is definitely a huge sign that your boiler is about to fail. If you are always trying to patch your boiler and make it last longer. It’s probably more work than it is worth. It’s time you look into a new one before your boiler completely fails.
Boiler Leaking Water
If you notice that your boiler is leaking water or you smell gas call a repair person right away. A gas leak can be very dangerous. If you are leaking water then you still want to call someone. Having water leaking can cause rust and could cause electrical issues if it is not addressed.
Boiler & Forced Air Furnace Repair, Replacement & More in Bedford Hills, Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, Brooklyn & The Bronx, New York
Don’t wait until your boiler goes completely out before you replace it. If you are having any of these problems, call a professional to come to take a look at your boiler. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing will gladly come out and fix any problems you may be having.
