A boiler plays an essential part in your home. Over time, your boiler may become less efficient, denying your home the required warmth or hot water. A boiler that regularly breaks down can result in high and unmanageable repair costs. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs that could suggest it’s time to replace your boiler.
1. Your Boiler Has Signs of Decreased Efficiency
As time passes, you may notice your boiler is not serving your home as expected. It may take too long to heat your rooms or water. A boiler struggling to meet your home’s needs despite you doing some repairs to help improve its efficiency needs to be replaced.
2. Your Boiler Is Making Some Strange Sounds
A boiler is expected to make some sound when it’s in operation. However, you should not hear loud banging or clanking sounds, indicating that it has developed some technical issues that need attention or replacement.
3. Unexpected Rise in Your Utility Bill
A less efficient boiler will tend to work harder causing it to use more energy, increasing electricity or gas costs. If your utility bills become a financial burden due to boiler issues, you need a replacement. Installing a new boiler will be more efficient than an older one and help you save on your power costs.
4. There Is Water Leakage
You should never neglect a water leakage from your boiler. Your boiler may function properly, but leakage can signify wear and tear. The connections and valves may become loose and leak water that pools around the boiler or on the floor. In such a case, a replacement can be a suitable option.
Replacing your aging boiler with a more energy-efficient unit can save you from breakdowns when you desperately need that warmth in your home. If you reside in Nanaimo and its surrounding areas, our experts at Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter can help you make an informed decision regarding boiler replacement. In addition, you can consult us for water heater, fixture replacement, poly B replacement, and sewer and drain services. Call us today.
