How Much Does Boiler Maintenance Cost in New Jersey?
Does your home rely on a boiler for heat? If so, you already know how boilers work. Boilers heat water to produce hot water or steam, which circulates through the building to provide heat. But don't forget—like other home comfort systems, boilers also need maintenance. In fact, we often tell our customers that boiler heating system maintenance is the best way for homeowners to avoid unwanted boiler repair costs.
Why Boiler Maintenance Is Important
So, if you're a homeowner and you're wavering about boiler maintenance because you're concerned with the cost of servicing your gas boiler, let us tell you one thing— boiler system maintenance is a necessity to ensure your family's comfort, safety, and the boiler's efficiency.
Why? Because it may help:
- Boost efficiency & lower energy bills
- Protect your manufacturer's warranty
- Extend the lifespan of your system
- Prevent safety hazards (gas leaks, carbon monoxide risks, etc.)
- Reduce boiler repair costs, should you need them
What's Included in a Professional Boiler Maintenance Checklist
So, you've called the Air Experts team to schedule your boiler heating system maintenance. You might be wondering what all that entails. Most HVAC technicians use a checklist that outlines what is inspected during a maintenance visit. (The more parts a technician inspects, the longer the maintenance visit will take, which increases labor costs.)
Here's a boiler maintenance checklist of what your technician might cover during a visit:
- Check circulating pump system
- Check water cutoff
- Check water feeder
- Check safety switches
- Check piping connections
- Check all associated valve
- Check water level gauges
- Clean low water cutoff
- Check expansion tank
- Check Hy-vents
What types of boiler services are available?
Air Experts offers boiler services to keep your system working efficiently all year. These include:
- Tune-ups: These visits include annual safety and efficiency checks.
- Cleaning: During this service, your technician may remove soot, sediment, and scale buildup inside the boiler (to improve efficiency).
- Repairs: During a repair visit, we will fix leaks, ignition issues, and any pressure problems.
- Service/Maintenance Agreements: Our annual service agreement includes two yearly tune-ups, special discounts, and priority service.
How Preventive Boiler Maintenance Can Save You Money
Yes, indeed, regular boiler heating system maintenance can also help save you money. When you schedule regular service, you may:
- Lower utility bills from improved efficiency
- Reduced risk of costly emergency repairs
- Avoid early replacement costs
- Add resale value to your home (documented service history)
Is Boiler Service Expensive?
Now, the question on everyone's mind is: How much is a boiler service, or what is the cost for servicing my gas boiler? Great questions. Remember that any preventive maintenance service will reap savings in the long run, whether for your car, your boiler, or any other home service.
A one-time tune-up typically costs between $69 and $89. Some extra things to keep in mind:
- Get your boiler serviced at least once a year.
- Older systems may benefit from more frequent checkups
- Service agreements make it easier to remember to get your system serviced.
Call Air Experts Today!
Call our Air Experts team today for your boiler heating maintenance service. We'll keep your home comfortable all year round.