It is that time of year again when you start bundling up in warm clothes and turning the heat on inside to stay warm. You want to make sure your building is warm for everyone. So when it comes to turning on commercial boilers there are a few things you should know and do before you start up the heat. You want to make sure everything is correct and ready to ensure the safety of everyone in your building. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing is going to go over a few important things to help you understand what you should do before you start the heat.
Commercial Boiler Maintenance Log
You will want to check the maintenance log listing of all previous boiler issues. See if there were any issues and when they were resolved. If there are any unresolved issues, then you will want to hold off on starting up the boiler and get those issues fixed. Give New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing a call and we will come out and fix the problem and get it started up for you. Don’t just ignore the issue, it makes things worse.
What to Do Before Turning on a Boiler?
Boilers that aren’t properly maintained have a higher risk of malfunctioning. This can lead to a fire or explosion. How scary is that? Fire and explosions are an unfortunate possibility with a boiler that is not running properly. You should be prepared by reviewing your building’s fire exits as well as knowing the location of the cut-off switch. Another smart thing would be to have a first aid kit handy if there is an accident and know who to call for help if needed.
Proper Procedure in Preparation of Boiler for Inspection?
Before turning it on, run a thorough check and inspection of boiler wiring, air openings, water level, manual fuel valves, fuel accumulation, stack dampers, and surroundings. Now that is a lot of things you need to know how to do before you start the boiler. If you feel hesitant doing this yourself call New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing to come and check all of this for you. Giving you peace of mind knowing that a professional has looked through it.
How Do I Start Up My Boiler
After you have done everything and the boiler is ready to be turned on, follow the startup process according to the owner’s manual. Or call New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing to do it for you! We can make sure your system meets all necessary requirements and if it doesn’t, we can adjust or repair the components and make sure it’s safe to use all season long.
Boiler & Furnace Heating Maintenance, Repair, Replacement & More in Bedford Hills, Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, Brooklyn & The Bronx, New York
Starting up a commercial boiler can seem intimidating or scary. Well, it doesn’t have to be. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing will gladly come out and do the work for you so you can rest knowing everything is done right and the people in your building will stay warm. Call us to schedule a boiler inspection and tune up today!
