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Regardless if it’s being used in a residential or commercial property, your boiler plays a huge part in the comfort of all occupants within your establishment. Don’t wait until the boiler breaks down and fails completely. Conducting proper boiler service and installation can save you from a great deal of trouble and expense.

Muotka Mechanical, a leading heating contractor and trusted boiler service and installation service provider in Anchorage, AK, offers some tips on how to properly inspect your boiler:

  • Check Valves: The first thing you should check are the valve functions. Shut off the valves and look for any signs of leaking. If you detect leaks, have a leak test performed right away.

  • boiler-service-and-installationCheck the Controls: One of the most important parts of your inspection is to check if the controls are all functioning properly. The indicators and safety devices should also be included in this step. Check the low-water cutoff devices, pressure gauges, and the safety valves. Should any of these fail to function properly, the boiler would be at risk.

  • Fuel Feed System: You shouldn’t forget the fuel feed system and the burner. This is even more critical if your boiler is using liquid fuel. You have to make sure that the burners and fuel system are cleaned on a regular basis. Not doing so could result in higher fuel consumption. The same thing should be done for the filters of the system.

  • Boiler Heat Transfer Surface: An uncleaned heat transfer surface can result in an inefficient system. If you are using an oil-burning system, soot can be a real problem.

  • Checking the Refractory: Inspect the integrity of the refractory to ensure that it’s still protecting the important points of the whole system. Look for cracks or pieces that have broken off, and perform repairs as needed.

These are five steps you can take as part of proper boiler service and installation practices. For more complicated tasks such as gas line installation, contact Muotka Mechanical in Alaska at (907) 344-8825, or visit their website.

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