What Causes Boilers to Worsen Over Time?
When we think of houses, we tend to think of them as stable entities that rarely go wrong and remain stable over time.
It only takes a few months or years of living in one to realize just how far from the truth this vision is. There are countless things in houses that can go wrong, boilers being just one of them.
Today, we explore just why it is that boilers tend to worsen over time – not just for the sake of it but also to provide you with insights into how you can slow down that process.
General wear and tear
Boilers aren’t just these static objects that sit there in the corner. They’re full of moving parts and, in most houses, will likely be working for most of the hours of the day. As a result, those moving parts will inevitably start to wear out as time goes by.
From seals and gaskets to pumps, these parts are designed to be replaced at regular intervals. Leave things too long and you risk losing efficiency, and worse, boiler breakdowns that require more substantial work to repair.
Poor maintenance
As with any other machine, boilers need proper maintenance to prevent wear and tear. Most boilers should be serviced at least once a year by a technician from Able Plumbers.
Failure to book these services will never end up saving you money in the long run. At best you might last a few years without services before something goes seriously wrong, but at that point, you’ll likely either have a serious and costly repair on your hands or an event that results in complete boiler failure.
Deposits in the pipes
In many parts of the country, the water that surges through our pipes is full of minerals and other impurities. Over time, these can start to build up into thick deposits on the pipes and other parts of the heating system, eventually resulting in a range of issues.
Llimescale deposits on the heat exchange can result in your boiler working less efficiently, meaning that the boiler has to burn more gas to produce a lower amount of hot water.
If it gets bad enough, this can result in overheating in the boiler and even in boiler failure. Having deposits removed during your regular service is crucial, and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Other plumbing issues
A range of other plumbing issues can also impact your boiler’s ability to function, including buildups in water pipes and water pump problems. These kinds of issues tend to have an impact on the boiler’s ability to produce hot water at a high enough pressure, leading to a potentially unacceptable heating and water delivery situation.
Clearly, most of the issues that lead to boilers worsening over time can easily be managed. With a regular servicing schedule and a bit of forward-thinking, you should be able to keep your hot water running in a regular, predictable manner for years to come.
