Does a Gas Boiler Need to Be Serviced Every Year?

Here in the NYC Metro area, where winter nights can be extremely cold, your boiler needs to work. And the best way to ensure it does is to stay up to date on your boiler maintenance.

So, how often should a boiler be serviced? The answer is once a year.

Annual maintenance helps keep your system in good working condition and offers significant benefits, including:

• Keep energy bills down
• Reduce the risk of breakdowns
• Extend your boiler's lifespan
• Prevent dangerous gas leaks
• Stay compliant with warranties & regulations

Let’s look at these benefits in more detail. Once you’re convinced, reach out to Ranshaw and schedule your annual boiler maintenance!

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Climate control in a home can make up nearly half the cost of a power bill. Especially during months when you rely on heating, that cost can spike. Naturally, you want to reduce costs as much as possible, but skipping annual boiler maintenance isn’t the best place to do it.

Inefficient boilers cause far more than inconsistent indoor temperatures. An inefficient boiler has to work harder to generate the necessary heat, and that means, you guessed it, higher energy bills.

By following recommendations for boiler maintenance, you can lower your energy costs, which almost always pays for the boiler maintenance visit and then some!

With annual boiler maintenance, a homeowner can avoid several catastrophic outcomes that come along with a sudden loss of your heating system.

By having it checked every 12 months, your technician can identify any issues BEFORE they lead to expensive and problematic repairs.

Addressing problems early on, can reduce boiler maintenance costs by avoiding the need for larger repairs or possibly a boiler replacement later on.

You can also stay ahead of untimely breakdowns by finding and correcting issues during a maintenance visit, so you don’t lose heat when you need it most.

A boiler typically lasts around 15-20+ years, but if it isn’t maintained, it may last significantly less!

Fortunately, an annual boiler checkup can help you get the most out of your investment. Regular maintenance and inspection help keep your unit running efficiently and address any minor issues as they arise. Treating them proactively as they occur, before the system stops working entirely, can keep it running longer.

Gas boilers can produce carbon monoxide if they don't completely burn the fuel. So a faulty gas boiler can be dangerous, or even fatal, if a gas leak isn't prevented or promptly repaired.

Usually, carbon monoxide is released outside the home through flues. This odorless, colorless gas is impossible to detect without the proper equipment and can cause serious health issues or death if enough leaks into your building.

Regular maintenance ensures the flues remain clear and your boiler is burning fuel efficiently, reducing the likelihood of a carbon monoxide build-up or leak.

We mentioned earlier that a year is the gold standard for a boiler tune-up. And that’s still nearly always true.

But sometimes, the frequency changes according to the terms of your warranty or local regulations.

Many boilers come with an extended warranty. However, if you read the fine print, you'll notice a small detail that often gets overlooked. Many manufacturer warranties require you to service your boiler annually to keep the warranty active.

In nearly every case, the warranty requires annual maintenance. But to be absolutely sure, ask a pro to check for you!

Different from maintenance, by law New York City requires annual boiler inspections based on the building type and boiler. This must be performed by a licensed plumbing company and involves inspecting the boiler and boiler room to ensure all conditions are safe and up to the latest building codes.

For example, H-stamped and E-stamped low-pressure boilers require annual inspections if they're in:

• Residential buildings housing six or more families
• Residential buildings classified as single-room occupancy (SRO) dwellings
• Commercial and mixed-use buildings

High-pressure boilers must be inspected internally and externally approximately six months apart from each other. Reports must also be filed with the city within 14 days of inspection.

Getting your annual boiler tune-up is the most important step you can take in keeping your property safe and warm all winter long. And when it comes to who services that boiler of yours, Ranshaw’s a great bet to make. After all, our 4.8-star rating on Google doesn't lie. We are the name to remember for dependable, high-quality boiler tune-ups!