The main concern with boilers is that they operate safely.
The second concern with boilers is that they operate efficiently so that they do not cost so much to run.
The way to make sure that these units are safe and operating efficiently is to do checks of them every three to six months.
You should do a check for leaks and damages of the devices every six months.
During these checks you need to check each pipe connection to determine if they are still tight and holding securely.
Check gas pipes at the fittings by using liquid dish detergent.
Squeeze some of the detergent onto the connection and see if air bubbles arise.
No bubbles means no leaks.
Bubbles mean trouble.
If you see bubbles on a gas line connection then you must shut power off to the device and correct the leak immediately.
Water pipes should be checked every three months.
Extreme weather conditions can cause the water pipes connected to boilers to crack or burst.
If the pipe has a slow leak and freezes then when it thaws out the leak will be a major one.
You can have your floors and walls damaged severely if you do not check for leaks every three months.
All gauges that are connected to boilers must be checked every three months.
The best thing to do is tape a paper close to the device where you write down the day that you read the gauge and the reading that the gauge was displaying.
By doing this you can have a record of what the gauge normally reads and you will not have to rely on memory.
You will also have a log to show the repair technician should you ever need to call one.
Remember that a pressure gauge that is reading higher than normal could be signaling a system that is about to blow up.
If the pressure is too high then you need to shut the device down until a repair technician can diagnose the problem and implement the steps to correcting it.
Temperature gauges can also be very important indicators that a system is about to blow up or have a major complication.
When the temperature inside the device is too high then you should shut the unit down until a professional can look at it and determine whether or not there is any danger.
The water level inside the storage tanks of devices that have them are important things to keep an eye on.
When the water level changes drastically then it is an indication that there may be a problem developing.
Cleaning the floor under and around the device every four to six weeks can prevent combustion due to dirt and debris.
Lint and dust has a tendency to be easy to ignite so when you can sweep and mop under these devices and foe at least four feet around them.
Never store gasoline or flammable liquids within six feet of these units.
You can cause a hazard situation if you do not watch this.