Boiler Repair in Temple, TX
Whether you need boiler repair or are considering boiler replacement, prompt service can prevent sudden breakdowns. Proper care can help keep your system running efficiently, prevent performance interruptions, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
With more than 40 years of industry-leading experience, BSR Plumbing has a licensed, insured, and bonded team of experienced plumbers. We offer 24/7 emergency service, plumbing repair, installations and replacements, and inspections.
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What Causes Boilers To Break?
Boilers can break down from corrosion, rust, leaks, heavy wear and tear, malfunctioning components, or failure. Gas boilers can fail due to leaks, flue blockages, and failed pilot lights.
Older systems can collapse if they reach the end of their lifespan, while boilers can also break from scale buildup and sludge that can cause blockages.
Signs a boiler is breaking down include:
- No heat or hot water
- Error messages or warning lights on the display
- The boiler switches off by itself
Preventative Maintenance Tips
The Department of Energy estimates that boilers can last an average of 15 to 20 years, and today’s equipment can function longer when properly installed and maintained.
Follow the steps below to optimize its performance and ensure your boiler runs reliably and efficiently.
Preventative boiler service tips include:
- Check the pressure gauge once a year
- Bleed out the radiator every year to reduce buildup
- Clean inside the boiler and check the pilot light
- Set up routine maintenance with a multipoint inspection
How To Know You Need Repair vs. Replacement
A tough decision for some Temple homeowners is when to repair or replace a boiler. While we discuss boiler repair signs in the next section, replace the boiler if it makes hissing or clanging noises, is over 15 years old, or breaks down frequently.
Other reasons to upgrade it include uneven temperatures, higher energy costs, and water damage. Homeowners can apply for home improvement credits and rebates valued at up to 30% or $2,000 off the project costs for equipment with a thermal efficiency rating of 75%.
DIY Repair Tips
Cleaning and maintaining your boiler can help it to run. Contact our licensed plumbing contractors for repairs if you notice water puddles, discolored ceilings or walls, or rust, which can infiltrate the tank and pipes underground.
Boiler DIY troubleshooting tips include:
- Clean off the vents and check the pressure gauge
- Check the combustion chamber, heat exchanger, and burner
- Test the settings, flame failure device, and pressure relief valve
- Look for leaks, corrosion, or cracks in the pipes
- Check the power and gas supply and water levels
When To Call BSR Plumbing for Professional Boiler Repair
Established in 1980, BSR Plumbing is family-owned. We pride ourselves on being a top-rated plumbing service in Temple with excellent customer feedback.
Always looking for ways to give back to our local communities, our charitable organizations include:
- Volunteering time to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity of Bell County
- Offering free services to low-income families through The Salvation Army
- Donating a portion of proceeds to Bell County Food Bank
Contact BSR Plumbing to request a boiler replacement quote in Temple, TX, and see our promotions when you book your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boiler warning signs include weird noises, leaks, sudden energy bill increases, no service, and egg odors, a sign of a gas leak. If you smell rotten eggs, that’s a chemical called Mercaptan, so you know it’s carbon monoxide, which is otherwise odorless. Do not turn on light switches or light matches or turn your phone on. Evacuate immediately and call 911 and your utility company from a neighbor’s. To reduce energy costs, use blackout drapes, run your thermostat on the auto setting, and have your boiler routinely serviced and replaced to maintain efficiency.What is considered a boiler emergency?
How can I reduce energy costs?
