The Main Parts of Your Boiler System

Boilers are a popular heating choice for many property owners. Although modern-day boilers are more energy efficient when compared with old models, most of the significant parts that make up the heating system remain the same. To help you better understand your boiler system and its parts, Rol Air Plumbing & Heating, the leader in heating repair in Zimmerman, MN, discusses them.

Burner and Firebox/Combustion Chamber – the burner is the section where your fuel mixes with the air and combusts. Meanwhile, the firebox is where the flame from the burner makes the heat exchanger hot.

Heat exchanger – this component allows heat from the firebox to heat the water stored in the tank.

Expansion tank – this part helps safeguard your heating system from extreme pressure.

Aquastats – aquastats detect water temperature and signal the burner about when to start or stop the heating process.

Backflow valve – this valve acts as a safety device, allowing water to move in one direction.

Supply lines – these components of your boiler deliver heated water to the distribution areas in the system.

Return lines – these lines bring cooled water/steam back to the heating system for re-heating.

Circulator pump – this component directs the heated water throughout the system to help it circulate to various parts of your home. It’s important to inspect this part after heating installation, to make sure that it is working properly.

Proper Maintenance of Boiler Systems

Unlike furnaces, boilers use fewer moving parts, experience less wear and tear, and last longer. However, there’s no guarantee that your boiler will function without problems. You need to schedule regular heating maintenance before unnoticed problems stop it from warming your home.

Keep every part under control and ask an HVAC contractor to inspect these components for any damage and fix the damaged ones to avoid significant problems in the future. If your boiler stops working as required, we can help you determine if you need simple repairs or a total replacement. Besides, we can help you choose the best system to suit your needs, so give us a call.

Avoid any attempts at fixing the boiler, especially if you don’t have the required skills. You may worsen the issues, requiring you to call a technician for heating replacement if your boiler is over 15 years of age, losing energy efficiency, taking longer to heat, or there’s a leak.

Rol Air Plumbing & Heating provides quality heating services in Zimmerman, MN, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to explore our full range of services. Be sure to call us or fill out the online form.