Here are a few tips to ensure you and your family’s safety when owning a boiler. A few safety concerns about owning your boiler are gas leaks and regular maintenance. Here is a simple Do and Do Not list to avoid gas leaks and heavy boiler repairs.
DO use your boiler regular. Use it every day for at least 10 to 15 minutes. This is just to ensure that your boiler’s parts will always move correctly and smoothly. This will lessen breakdown as well as gears sticking.
DO have a professional installer to look at your house before installation. He may give you last minute advice about what kind of boiler to buy, where to place it and how to properly maintain it.
DO make sure that you get a licensed, professional engineer to install your boiler. Improper installation would cause the boiler to produce a toxic gas called Carbon Monoxide. This gas is deadly in great amounts to animals and humans.
DO get yourself a Carbon Monoxide alarm. As discussed earlier this gas is very harmful. One cannot detect the gas themselves because it is an odorless and colorless glass. An exposure to heavy amounts of Carbon Monoxide will induce vomiting, headaches, chest pains and confusion.
DO NOT block the ventilation system in your boiler. If you must change the position of your ventilation system then please call a boiler repairs.
DO NOT take matters in your own hands. A particular task you are facing may seem simple enough, but there are trained engineers and experts for this particular field. You wouldn’t want to risk the lives of your family for that DIY fix. Also, you may cause permanent damage on that investment of yours.
DO NOT ignore the tell tale signs that your machine needs repairs. If you hear loud sounds from your boiler or if you suspect a gas leak, call the experts immediately.
Lastly, DO NOT ever, ever ignore your Carbon Monoxide alarm.
There you have it. A guide on owning a boiler, preventing gas leaks and boiler repair. Again, never hesitate to call in the plumbers or boiler repair service.
