Your home’s heating system relies on your boiler system, and if it’s not functioning as well as possible it can send your energy bills through the roof. The heating and cooling experts at Ronnie Ritchie Service Co. in Waynesboro, VA, want to help you keep your boiler working well, regardless of the season.

Their team has put together a few tips to help you keep your boiler working as efficiently as possible, even in the coldest months:

• Clean Your Radiators: Dirty radiators may not seem like a problem, but they can take a toll on your furnace. Keep them clean and dust them regularly to boost the effectiveness of your system and keep your boiler from working harder than necessary. A good rule of thumb is to vacuum your radiators every time you vacuum your home. If you see a large amount of dust accumulating on the surface, wipe it away with a damp cloth. This will allow the system to distribute heat more effectively.
• Drain Cold Air: All radiators benefit from regular cold air bleeding, but if you notice that one radiator is producing more heat than another or one is simply not heating a room, it is absolutely necessary. Most radiators stop heating rooms evenly if there is a buildup of air in the lines—your boiler repair expert can help you bleed the lines quickly.
• Insulate Heat Pipes: Since boiler systems are often located in the basement, the heat they produce has to travel a long way before reaching the right areas of your home. Depending on the distance and the temperature of your home, the heat dissipates on its way to the radiators. Insulate your pipes against heat loss with high-quality foam pop insulation or call a heating and cooling expert to discuss a more permanent solution.

Whether you’re looking for help with your air conditioning system or need an experienced pro to diagnose and repair a problem with your boiler system, the team at Ronnie Ritchie Service Co. is ready to help. Visit their website to learn more and call (540) 942-1415.