Boilers are a common and reliable heating system that is used in many homes and commercial buildings. However, like any appliance and machinery, boilers wear down and require maintenance and repair. When a boiler fails to make heat, it can be due to a few different problems. Some of these problems may have a simple solution. Other times, failure to make heat may be a sign your boiler needs some repairs. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing will break down some of the common reasons why a boiler fails to make heat and its solution.

Burner Fails to Ignite

One of the common reasons why your boiler may not be making any heat is because the burners have failed to ignite. The boiler’s burners are essential to the heating process. The burner may have failed due to either a faulty electronic igniter or pilot light, or there is a problem somewhere in the gas supply line. Depending on the reason behind the failure, it can pose a dangerous threat such as carbon monoxide poisoning. If your burners are not igniting, seek professional assistance.

Damaged Circulator Pump

The circulator pump may be a small component but it is essential to the boiler’s operating system. The circulator pump removes heated water from the tank and sends it throughout the home and to all of the radiators in the home. If the pump wears down and is damaged or simply broken, your boiler will not be able to heat up the home. In this case, you will need to have the circulator pump replaced. To properly diagnose the circulator pump and to have it replaced, contact an HVAC service.

Damaged Heating Element

In an electrical heating pump system, there are two pairs of heating elements that sits inside the boiler’s tank. The heating elements creates the heat that warms up all of the water inside the tank, just like a water heater. When the boiler fails to make heat and rely on these heating elements, it is possible the elements have been damaged. If hard water is a major problem, it can cause erosion and eat away at your heating elements. If this is the case, you will need to have the heating elements replaced to restore your heating system. Replacing the heating element isn’t a hard task. But to ensure you get the right size elements and properly and safely have it installed, seek professional HVAC services.

Malfunctioning Thermostat

Sometimes a boiler that is not making any heat can be the result of a faulty thermostat. Sometimes it is the thermostat that is the problem and not the boiler. The thermostat can malfunction due to a loose connection, dead batteries or even have its setting changed accidentally. In some cases the thermostat may have deeper problems and may need its electrical lines checked or simply replace the thermostat altogether.

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If you need help troubleshooting why your boiler isn’t making any heat or you need other HVAC and plumbing services, contact New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing today.