{"id":1268,"date":"2020-02-03T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T16:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2020-01-27T16:48:21","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T21:48:21","slug":"boiler-wont-do-job-some-reasons-bad-boiler-behavior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/heating-service\/boiler-wont-do-job-some-reasons-bad-boiler-behavior\/","title":{"rendered":"A Boiler That Won\u2019t Do the Job? Some Reasons for Bad Boiler Behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/boiler-mounted-on-wall-basement-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"condensing-gas-boiler\" class=\"wp-image-1269\" width=\"308\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/boiler-mounted-on-wall-basement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/boiler-mounted-on-wall-basement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/boiler-mounted-on-wall-basement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/boiler-mounted-on-wall-basement.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Boilers are still around and heating homes because they\noffer even and effective heating that often outdoes forced-air systems like\nfurnaces and heat pumps. The even distribution of heat is one the advantages of\nhaving a boiler in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you have a boiler that isn\u2019t giving you the even heating spread you expect from it, or simply isn\u2019t meeting the target for warmth you need to stay comfortable, you may need to call for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/heating\/heater-repair\" target=\"_blank\">heating repair in Delaware<\/a> to get it fixed. Our HVAC technicians are experts at handling boilers, which isn\u2019t a skill you\u2019ll find at every heating contractor in the area.  Whatever issue you\u2019re having with your household boiler, trust that we\u2019ll find the source of the problem and have it fixed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Why Your Boiler Isn\u2019t Doing What It Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t encourage you to do the detective work on your boiler past the most rudimentary checks. Boilers are complicated hydronic systems, and since most use gas power, they shouldn\u2019t have anyone except a licensed technician work on them. But a bit of education about your boiler can help you understand what needs to be done. Here are a few reasons your boiler might not be living up to your expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Thermostat issues: <\/strong>The source of your\ncomfort problem may not stem from operating withing the boiler, but from the\ncontrol panel that sends signals to it. We recommend checking the thermostat to\nsee that it\u2019s set properly. However, even if it appears to be operating\ncorrectly, it may be registering false temperatures due to a miscalibration. This\ncan lead to it shutting off the boiler early. Professionals can use special equipment\nto recalibrate the thermostat, or they may find putting in a new one is the\nbest approach.<\/li><li><strong>Blocked pipes:<\/strong> Is the comfort issue only\naffecting one or two rooms? This can indicate blocked pipes preventing water\nfrom reaching the radiators or baseboard heaters in those rooms. It could also\nbe a blocked manifold or corrosion starting in the pipes. Check the radiators\nand baseboard heaters in the rooms to see if they\u2019re heating up.<\/li><li><strong>Drop in pressure:<\/strong> The boiler must\nmaintain a certain water pressure level to work correctly. If it drops\u2014which is\noften because of leaks or a faulty pressure valve\u2014its ability to deliver heat\nwill also drop. You\u2019ll need professionals to investigate this. Leaks are a big\nproblem that needs to be fixed right away. <\/li><li><strong>Boiler age:<\/strong> A boiler that is more than 20\nyears old may begin to decline fast. If you are having trouble with effective\nheating from a boiler that\u2019s this age or more, inquire with your HVAC technicians\nabout the possibility of a replacement system and if repairs are no longer\nworth the cost.<\/li><li><strong>Incorrectly sized boiler:<\/strong> On the other\nhand, if your boiler is brand new, the poor heating may be the fault of a bad\ninstallation. If the boiler isn\u2019t big enough to heat your home, you will have\nto replace it\u2014and make sure you have the best pros for the job.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of the best pros for the job\u2026 you\u2019ve already found them! We\u2019re ready to help with your boiler issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Atlantic Refrigeration &amp; Air Conditioning has provided over 30 years of quality service to Delaware and Maryland, DE. <a href=\"\/contact\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Schedule heating repair 24\/7.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whatever issue you\u2019re having with your household boiler, trust that we\u2019ll find the source of the problem and have it fixed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[173,155,167],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1268"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1268"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1271,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1268\/revisions\/1271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}