When a boiler goes out, the first thing a business owner may do is pick up the phone and call Commercial Boiler Repair Experts in Centerville, OH. Many times this isn’t the right move, as the problem can be easily fixed by taking a few simple steps. Every boiler owner should know fixes to common problems because this will save them both time and money. Following are some steps a person should take in the event the boiler will not heat.
The boiler may not have any power going to it. In this situation, the business owner should check to see if a circuit or fuse has blown or tripped. If this is the case, there is a simple fix. The tripped circuit breaker should be reset or the fuse replaced. If the problem occurs again, however, it is best to call in the professionals, as there is another issue that is leading to the lack of power to the appliance.
At times, it may be a case of the water level in the boiler dropping below the recommended amount. The water level should be at half full. Many boilers have a pressure relief valve designed to keep this water level by maintaining a pressure of between 12 and 15 psi. If the unit doesn’t have this value, the boiler can be manually fed. Do this by opening the water feed valve until a pressure of 12 psi is reached.
If the electronic burner ignition or pilot doesn’t seem to be operating properly, a number of things need to be checked. The first thing to do is see if the control valve to the burner is closed. If it is, the boiler isn’t receiving any propane or natural gas and this valve must be reopened. Net, determine if the electronic ignition system has gone bad. If the unit doesn’t have an electronic ignition, check the pilot light and relight it, if necessary.
When none of the above steps work, it’s best to call in commercial boiler repair experts in Centerville, OH. Contact us and we will come out to diagnose and repair the problem. Boilers are complex machines, thus it’s best to leave the major repairs to a professional. We’ll be more than happy to assist you in getting your boiler up and running again promptly.
