Should You Service Your Boiler in the Summer?

Time to schedule your annual heating maintenance.

Boilers provide some of the highest-quality heating possible. Using radiators or radiant floor systems, the heat a boiler generates of slightly humid, which makes your rooms feel warmer and more comfortable. And since a boiler system doesn’t blow air through ductwork, it limits the circulation of toxins that can lower your indoor air quality.

Still, boiler systems are complicated, and they require regular maintenance from a trained and experienced technician to keep them running at their best. In Bristol, Middlesex, Norfolk and nearby counties, the team at Tom Fricker provides top-notch boiler maintenance. We recommend homeowners arrange heating system service once a year, and the summer is an excellent time to have this done.

Summer Boiler Maintenance

The are several compelling reasons to arrange your annual boiler maintenance in the summer:

1. You aren’t using your heating system, so shutting it down for service won’t affect your comfort.
2. We have better availability for routine service in the summer because our technicians aren’t handling constant no-heat emergency calls. You can get a more convenient time.
3. The service we perform doesn’t “wear off.” So, taking care of your annual maintenance now gets you way ahead of the game. It’s like buying holiday presents in July!

Why is regular maintenance so important for your boiler?

Would you drive your car for a year without checking the oil or having a mechanic look at it occasionally? Of course not. The same is true for your heating system. The risks of not having yearly maintenance are significant, and the benefits of getting service are considerable.

• Better efficiency. Today’s ENERGY STAR-rated boilers have efficiencies of 90 percent, so you lose almost no heat energy in combustion. But that efficiency goes down if you don’t properly maintain your equipment. An annual visit from a Tom Fricker technician keeps your system efficiency up and your operational costs down.
• Fewer breakdowns. When our HVAC experts service a boiler, they will catch small issues before they balloon into big, costly repair jobs.
• Longer equipment lifespan. A maintenance visit is like an annual physical for your heating system. Attending to the basic upkeep of your boiler helps it last as long as possible.
• Manufacturer’s warranties typically require annual maintenance. If you skip service and then your system breaks down, you could end up paying for the repair out of pocket, even if the warranty covers it.

TF Complete Heating and Cooling service plans protect your boiler.

One of the best ways to ensure that your boiler always gets the attention it needs is by protecting it with a Complete Heating Plan. Our service plan coverage includes a complimentary annual heating maintenance. You also receive priority emergency service and a 15 percent discount on repairs or diagnostic fees. And with this coverage in place, you will enjoy Complete peace of mind.

Enroll in a heating service plan by contacting the Tom Fricker team today.