When To Replace Your Boiler : Know the Signs

How old is your boiler?

With proper maintenance, an average boiler lifespan is usually 15-20 years. Even if a boiler isn’t immediately failing, it will be more likely to experience mechanical issues. Upgrading to a newer, more efficient system can save you lots of money and planning for it will save you the headache of costly downtime.

Your fuel consumption has increased

A significant increase in your gas consumption is a good sign that your boiler needs major repair or replacement as it is not operating at peak efficiency. Upgrading your boiler to a more energy-efficient unit could save you up to 20% on your energy bills.

Increased Alarms/Failures

This is a clear indication that your unit is in need of maintenance or replacement.  Our Miura Online Monitoring System is another service that would help extend the life expectancy of your boiler system. Learn what alarms are warnings to a failing boiler by contacting our Maintenance Team.

Corrosion and Scale

One of the most visible signs that let you know to replace your boilers is when you can see corrosion and scale in the pressure vessel. These can be detected with our Preventative maintenance package.  Removing scale in tubes of the old boiler by acid-wash makes higher risks of tube rupture.

The cost of upkeep is getting expensive

Regular boiler maintenance is required to have your boiler running efficiently. If your boiler is starting to have more maintenance requirements than what is required then these are signs that you should consider looking at a replacement than a continual repair. At a certain point, simply replacing the boiler with new equipment is a better investment than to continue paying for the increasing cost of repairs on the old boiler.

Discoloration

Yellow flames on gas burners and black soot on oil boilers are indications that the fuel is not burning properly and that you may be at risk of carbon monoxide.