{"id":1383,"date":"2020-12-07T11:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T16:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2025-09-22T07:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T11:57:42","slug":"what-need-know-about-leaking-boiler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/heating-service\/what-need-know-about-leaking-boiler\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About a Leaking Boiler"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you think that the boiler you use to heat your home should leak? Your answer to that is almost certainly no<\/em>. Leaks of any kind in water-carrying systems in a house are bad news. Your boiler isn\u2019t part of the standard plumbing, but part of the heating system. However, it relies on the circulation of water to provide warmth to your house, traveling from the tank through pipes to the various terminal points (radiators, baseboard heaters, in-floor piping). If you notice water leaking from the boiler system (with one exception) there\u2019s something wrong that will require heater repair in Delaware<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need to know more about what\u2019s going on? We\u2019ll get into that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Boiler Leaking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve noticed water pooling around the boiler, and you\u2019re concerned. That\u2019s a good instinct to have, but it\u2019s important not to panic since you can get help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common cause of water leaking from a boiler is because of high pressure inside the system, some of which is released through a pressure release valve. If the water is coming from the pressure release valve on that tank, that\u2019s normal: the boiler isn\u2019t leaking, only releasing pressure. However, if it\u2019s more water than a few drips from the valve, the boiler\u2019s pressure may be extremely high, and you\u2019ll need professionals to \u201cbleed\u201d the boiler and lower it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other two common causes of leaks are loose connections and cracks\/corrosion from age. Loose connections are at the joints, which can sometimes spring leaks due to expanding and contracting, or because of poor soldering from an amateur repair. Cracks and corrosion are often signs the boiler is too old to keep using and it\u2019s best to have a new boiler installed. Corrosion on the tank isn\u2019t something a boiler can recover from, and if you see it on the tank, it has likely set in elsewhere in the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repair or Replace a Leaking Boiler?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That depends on the cause. We already mentioned above that a boiler that\u2019s cracked or corroding is probably best replaced. At this point, the boiler is probably past its manufacturer\u2019s estimated service life and will begin to lose heating capacity along with its other problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the water leaking isn\u2019t from the pressure relief valve, then it\u2019s important that you call for us for repairs as soon as possible. Don\u2019t use the boiler while you\u2019re waiting for our technicians to arrive, since you may cause the leak to increase or even create a safety hazard. Shut off the power to the boiler completely until we arrive to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t recommend you make any attempt to repair the boiler on your own, even if it seems like it might be something you can \u201cpatch.\u201d Boilers are more complex than you probably realize, and if you have a gas boiler, it can be extremely hazardous to attempt an amateur repair. Our technicians can help determine if the boiler can be repaired (such as replacing worn joints or lowering water pressure) or if it\u2019s too damaged or old for repairs to be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc., \u201cWe Take Pride in Your Comfort!\u201d Schedule boiler repairs with our team.<\/a><\/strong>
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