A boiler can deliver consistent, efficient heat to your home throughout the winter. However, over time, components can break. Thankfully, you can work with a plumbing contractor who has experience with boilers to solve their unique issues like a damaged circulator pump or natural gas leak. If you’ve recently turned your boiler on for the season and didn’t receive any heat, here are some of the potential causes and their solutions.

A Guide to Boiler Problems

1. Extinguished Pilot Light

A boiler’s pilot light should stay lit while the furnace runs. If the light fails, that gas is not being converted into heat. In some cases, it may need to be re-lit or there may be buildup over the pilot light area. Since this section of the boiler deals with potentially hazardous natural gas, so leave it to a plumbing contractor. They have the right tools for repairs like a thermocouple that detects heat and controls the flow of the fuel. 

2. Leaks

If hot water is not traveling effectively through the system, or if there’s a loss of pressure, there may be a leak. A plumbing contractor will need to inspect the pipes and valves to find the cause and then replace the section that is causing trouble. Technicians have different valve sizes to fix this issue, and they can run a small camera through the pipes to find the source of the clog.

3. Broken Pump

The circulator pump is the component that’s responsible for sending hot water from your boiler to the radiators throughout your home. If you’re not getting any heat, but the rest of the boiler seems to be working, this may be the issue. A technician will need to replace the pump to restore heat to the radiators.

If you’re having boiler issues, contact Walter’s - Eaton’s Electric, Plumbing, Heating & AC in Ellsworth, WI. They have over 18 years of experience to expertly repair your boiler. Visit the company’s website for a full list of services including plumbing work for the rest of your home, and additional heating solutions like geothermal systems. Call (715) 273-5589 to request an estimate.