Boilers are one of the most expensive pieces of machinery on your property. This equipment is responsible for maintaining temperature, which is especially crucial in the winter and during extreme weather changes. The costs of a boiler shutdown usually extend much farther than immediate repair or replacement. This includes the stress of finding a repair company and the impact on your work and personal schedule. It is important to maintain your boiler properly, which includes understanding boiler leaks and how to repair them.

Boilers inevitably begin to lose efficiency as you use them. Inefficient boilers increase electrical, gas, and maintenance costs. One of the leading causes of decreased boiler performance is improper water treatment. Treatment is an integral part of any boiler maintenance protocol. Using a water softener as part of your maintenance plan can keep your boiler in good working condition.

Many public water supplies and wells contain a certain amount of calcium and magnesium, which can cause hard water in homes if the concentration is high. After using hard water frequently, these minerals can combine to create limescale in plumbing pipes, faucets, valves, electric and gas water heaters, and kitchen appliances. This limescale can cause flow restriction as well as inefficiency of appliances. Homeowners should be aware of hard water and aim to prevent limescale build up.