Time and general use will eventually wear your boiler down, and it’s up to you with guidance  from a heating professional to determine when it needs to be replaced. Not all boilers break down in a spectacular fashion. Sometimes, the signs are less obvious. Here are four ways you can tell your boiler is ready to be replaced.

1. It’s Old

The expected lifespan of an average boiler is around 15-20 years, however routine maintenance will definitely extend that time, although you’ll still be using an outdated, inefficient model. The past few years have seen significant technological advancement. Holding on to an old boiler means you may be missing out on those advantages.

1. It’s May Be Inefficient and unreliable

In our changing world, energy efficiency is a top priority. Equally as important is dependability.  obviously more efficient equipment will reduce heating costs, but consider the enormous costs should the old boiler fail during low temperatures if pipes freeze and break.

1. It’s Slow To Heat Up

Older boilers may become slow to heat up.  If you frequently have to wait several minutes to start feeling the heat, it may be time to consider a replacement. Maybey it only needs is a little TLC.  Have a heating professional check it out and help you decide if Repair or Replacement of your older equipment is appropriate.

1. It Needs Repaired Frequently

Nearly every boiler will need some kind of repair during its lifetime, but you shouldn’t be calling an HVAC service every few months. Frequent repairs are a sign that your boiler may be reaching the end of its life. As those repair costs accumulate, the price of a new boiler will look more and more worthwhile.

You may not think about it every day, but your boiler affects everything about your daily routine. Keep it up and running with help from Colburns Heating & Air Conditioning. Servicing Southwestern NY, and Northwestern PA, their team specializes in installing new heating and air conditioning systems. Call 569-3695 in NY or 723-3170 in PA to talk with an expert about your boiler, or visit them on Facebook for more heating advice.