{"id":585,"date":"2018-01-22T11:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T16:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/?p=585"},"modified":"2018-01-17T17:12:07","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T22:12:07","slug":"when-time-replace-boiler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/heating-service\/when-time-replace-boiler\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is It Time to Replace a Boiler System?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"larger-boiler-system\"When people are shopping for heating systems to install in a new house, one of the points of comparison they make between different models is their estimated service life. In this column, the boiler<\/a> has a large advantage over the gas furnace, electric furnace, or heat pump. A boiler usually outlasts any of these other heaters.<\/p>\n

But a boiler can\u2019t run forever. Once you\u2019ve gotten a good number of years of warmth from your home\u2019s boiler and it\u2019s more than repaid its initial investment, you should consider having it replaced. There are a number of ways to tell that you have a boiler that\u2019s ready for a retirement; we recommend you call on HVAC professionals to help you with the choice if you\u2019re uncertain if your boiler can go for a few more years or not.<\/p>\n

Basic system age<\/h2>\n

The first question to ask when it comes to boiler replacement is: \u201cHow long has the boiler been in service?\u201d The average lifespan of a gas boiler is between 15 and 20 years, and electric boilers may last a few years longer. We recommend replacing a boiler that\u2019s older than 20 years. At that age, any boiler has a higher risk of failure, excessive repairs, and power drain that don\u2019t make it worth keeping. The boiler may still seem to be working the way you need it to, but that can change in a flash.<\/p>\n

Corrosion<\/h2>\n

One of the big warning signs of a boiler that\u2019s ready to be scrapped is rust and other types of corrosion. Modern manufacturers design boiler systems to resist corrosion for many years. As long as the boilers receive annual maintenance from professionals, corrosion shouldn\u2019t have a chance to take hold. But leaks and broken valves allowing in air, or the reaction between the burners and the heat exchanger, can eventually create corrosion. When this happens, it\u2019s best to have a new boiler installed.<\/p>\n

Leaks<\/h2>\n

A boiler that has worn down too much with age is prone to developing leaks at valves and connection points. The moment you see water pooling around the boiler, call for repairs to see what\u2019s causing it. The technician can give you an informed opinion on whether you need to have a replacement system or if the heater can be repaired.<\/p>\n

High energy bills<\/h2>\n

A boiler that\u2019s raising the cost to heat your home each winter isn\u2019t one you want to keep around. Small price jumps early in the system\u2019s life can often be fixed. But if the boiler\u2019s already past that 15-year milestone, escalating costs mean the system has deteriorated too far. Starting with a new, higher efficiency boiler system helps you begin saving money right away\u2014and equips you with a heater that should be free of trouble for many years.<\/p>\n

For the best replacement service for a boiler, call on the Warsaw, IN, heating company<\/a> with more than thirty years of history behind it. We not only work with boilers, but also furnaces, heat pumps, ductless heating, and energy-saving geothermal systems. Our technicians are NATE-certified<\/a> to see you receive the best work on each job.<\/p>\n

Collier\u2019s Heating & Air Conditioning: For over 30 years, a company you\u2019ve grown to trust!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A boiler can\u2019t run forever. Once you\u2019ve gotten a good number of years of warmth from your home\u2019s boiler, you should consider having it replaced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[121,15,94],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=585"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":592,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585\/revisions\/592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}