Scheduled Maintenance

Service Description

The annual service for a hot water boiler is most commonly referred to as an: Annual Boiler Service Preventative Maintenance Annual Boiler Tune-up Scheduled Maintenance The goal is always the same: to inspect, clean, and adjust your boiler to ensure it runs efficiently, safely, and reliably throughout the heating season. What is Included in a Boiler Service? A professional technician will typically perform tasks such as: Visual Inspection: Checking for leaks, corrosion, and obvious defects on the boiler and its components (pipes, vents, etc.). Cleaning: Cleaning the burner, heat exchanger, and other vital parts to remove soot and buildup, which improves efficiency. Safety Checks: Testing safety devices like the temperature and pressure relief (T&P) valve, spill switches, and carbon monoxide (CO) test (especially for gas boilers). Operational Checks: Checking the system's pressure, water level, and the condition of the flame (it should be a clean blue). Combustion Analysis: For gas and oil boilers, using specialized equipment to check and adjust the air-to-fuel ratio for clean and efficient burning. Regular annual service is often a requirement to keep your boiler's manufacturer warranty valid.