Boilers can last up to 20 years — but you must keep up with maintenance. We recommend scheduling an annual checkup in the fall so that your heat is ready to work all winter.

Preventive maintenance keeps the steam flowing without interruption. One visit could be the difference between your technician making a minor correction — versus you paying for a costly repair or replacement in the future. It also extends the lifespan of your equipment.

Boiler Maintenance List:

1. Check all safety controls and wire connections
2. Clean and inspect burners and burner compartment
3. Visual inspection of heat exchanger
4. Check thermocouple
5. Clean and check ignitor or spark electrode
6. Clean and test flame sensor
7. Clean pilot assembly
8. Check boiler pump and lubricate
9. Check boiler pressure
10. Drain expansion tank
11. Clean and check reducing valve
12. Check for adequate combustion venting
13. Check gas pressure
14. Cycle furnace and monitor ignition and flame