{"id":3283,"date":"2022-11-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/?p=3283"},"modified":"2022-11-10T13:23:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T19:23:01","slug":"does-your-boiler-need-to-be-replaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/does-your-boiler-need-to-be-replaced\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Boiler Need to be Replaced?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-519958018_800x533.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-519958018_800x533-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Technician beginning to replace a water boiler.\" class=\"wp-image-3284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-519958018_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-519958018_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-519958018_800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your boiler never stops working. It\u2019s day in, day out, with no paid sick time or holiday leave. That\u2019s a lot of constant stress on an integral part of your home. So how do you know when you have to replace it with an upgraded unit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to know when it needs to be replaced before your hot water runs out, or your boiler completely breaks down on you. Let\u2019s find out if you need <a href=\"\/heating\/heating\/boiler-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boiler service in Cedar Rapids, IA<\/a> for a replacement right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Your Bills Increasing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re suddenly spending more money, but you know you haven\u2019t touched the thermostat in weeks or months. Your boiler is less efficient than it used to be. This just happens from wear and tear with old age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That boiler isn\u2019t heating as optimally as it used to. Look at how old your boiler is and the maintenance history to know if it really has to be switched out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it Just Old?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boilers have different lifespans depending on which brand you get, and how much you put your boiler through the wringer. On average, you can expect at least a decade of use or up to 15 years. They can last longer with proper maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you weren\u2019t there when your current boiler was installed and have no records of maintenance throughout the years, it\u2019s always best to assume there was a lapse in coverage. The kind of people who get annual maintenance are typically the same type of people to keep records of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Your Repair Estimates Really High?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule of thumb for boiler repairs is simple: if the repair estimate is 50% or more than the price of a new boiler, just go with a new boiler. This major repair won\u2019t buy you another decade of use on your efficiency deficit boiler. You\u2019ll still have to replace it sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, enough working components of a boiler will fail or come close to failing, and at that point, it\u2019s just time to upgrade your boiler. You\u2019ll enjoy better energy efficiency, lower bills, and smaller average repair bills for the five 5 to 10 years of your new boiler\u2019s life expectancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it Only Kind of Good at Heating Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The telltale sign of a failing boiler is that it just doesn\u2019t heat water as well as it used to. It could be the heating element or a drainage issue, but proper maintenance will be able to account for that. If you run out of hot water extremely quickly, or your boiler isn\u2019t heating water the way it\u2019s supposed to, it could be time for a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Time For an Upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your boiler has served you well, but we\u2019ll serve you better. You need a boiler upgrade as soon as possible. You\u2019ll not only improve your energy efficiency, but you\u2019ll be able to choose a unit that matches your home\u2019s needs and capabilities to fit your lifestyle and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc.<\/a><\/strong> <strong>today to schedule a boiler replacement and set up future boiler maintenance to stay on top of your home\u2019s heating systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your boiler never stops working. 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