There are many reasons why your gas boiler may need to be repaired. As a homeowner or the owner of a business here in Suffolk County NY it is important for the safety of your loved one’s and employees to get the issue fixed as soon as possible. With the onset of the colder months, it is more likely to have an issue with your boiler once it is not as warm out anymore. Historically, winters in Suffolk County NY can hit lows of negative 17 degrees. Weather in East Marion NY in particular starts to get cold right around mid November, dropping drastically as December approaches. This can be problematic if it is freezing outside and therefore freezing inside your home or office until the issue is remedied.
What Could Be the Issue?
The cause of your gas boiler not working can be a range of things. The gas boiler pressure may be too low or too high. This fluctuation in pressure could be caused by water escaping somewhere in the system or a failure of the expansion valve. Other reasons why your gas boiler may need repair could include (but not be limited to) a power cut or electrical issue, a gas supply issue, a faulty pilot light, a frozen condensate pipe, a faulty internal component or ultimately a more complex issue altogether. Regardless of what the reason is though, the urgency to get it taken care of is of the utmost importance.
Maintenance is Key
If you have a gas boiler then you have the most efficient fuel source. Gas boilers allow an appliance to use less fuel compared to electric or oil, therefore saving you money. It also is much kinder to the environment and to your peace of mind since you never have to worry about ordering and storing fuel. But because you can essentially go on autopilot with your unit, it may be very easy to ignore the annual upkeep that should be happening. To ensure you have a properly functioning gas boiler, you should have it serviced once a year. KS Mechanical Services in East Marion NY can service your gas boiler for you so you can have full confidence in knowing that your gas boiler will be ready for the colder weather in the Fall and Winter. We pride ourselves in providing thorough and honest service and never insist on anything that isn’t absolutely needed. Preventative maintenance is key.
If you seem to be repairing your gas boiler more often than not then you may want to consider replacing the unit. Of course there are benefits to having a brand new gas boiler installed, but it may not be completely necessary. Getting your gas boiler up and running is the immediate concern and replacing it may not be feasible. But getting the boiler back on and safely functioning is an immediate priority for KS Mechanical Services in East Marion NY in Suffolk County, especially if the weather is getting dangerously cold outside.
Signs that it’s Time for a Servicing
While you should be servicing your boiler once a year, there are some important signs to look out for that would indicate an absolutely necessary service call. Take a look at the flame. If it is flickering in an irregular pattern or if the flame is yellow that is an indication to call for a servicing. This usually means that your burner is not receiving enough air for complete combustion and must be looked at. If the pilot light is going out often then that may be an issue with the thermocouple. This is concerning because while the flame may be out, the gas is still being supplied. If there are new stains or smoke marks on the unit or on anything nearby the unit. This could be caused by misfiring of the unit when it starts back up and cause not only damage to items near the unit from the puffback but be an issue with the proper functioning overall. If the boiler overheats or refills regularly this could be a sign of the malfunctioning of the safety features, or if the water pressure drops there is potentially a leak somewhere.
Servicing your gas boiler regularly is the key to elongating it’s life and minimizing a headache for you in the future. Regular servicing in the months prior to the bitter cold weather will also allow you to take care of any repairs while the weather is still comfortable. If your gas boiler is an older model then there may be a delay getting the necessary parts, if they are in fact still available at all. This is yet another reason why it is in your best interest to have your boiler looked at while the weather is still nice.
Our experienced engineers will do a thorough investigation during their servicing appointment. An example of a few things they will do is to conduct a visual assessment of the entire unit, looking for any blatant damage or defect. Then they will test the controls and components along with inspecting for any obstructions in the vents. Finally they will run tests to ensure that the unit is functioning properly overall.
Staying Safe and Warm in the Meanwhile
While waiting for your boiler to be repaired in the midst of colder temperatures, please stay safe while trying to stay warm. The weather here on Long Island, NY can be pretty brutal. Add layers on to your clothing and try to contain the heat in one room or one specific area of your home by way of keeping doors closed and preventing any drafts from the windows from coming in. Eat warm foods like soup and drink tea, coffee or hot chocolate to warm you from the inside as well. Stay warm but stay safe.
If you are looking for quality boiler repair by a company with over ten years of experience, then look no further than boiler repair East Marion NY Suffolk County and the surrounding areas by KS Mechanical Services. We pride ourselves in supplying you with our expert technicians and our exceptional service department. Give us a call at 631-889-3617 today!
East Marion is a census-designated place (CDP) that roughly corresponds to the hamlet by the same name in the town of Southold in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The CDP population was 926 at the 2010 census.
The first inhabitants were the Orient Focus People, Native Americans who lived in the area about 1000 BC. They vanished long before the arrival in about 900 AD of the Corchaugs, who called the area Poquatuc. The Corchaugs were still present when six English families settled in 1661. The new residents called the area Oysterponds because of the abundant shellfish that they began to gather and sell to nearby communities. While farming remained the principal occupation, trading vessels began operating out of the sheltered harbor during the colonial period.
British troops landed in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War. Many families fled to Connecticut, and the Redcoats periodically plundered the farms they left behind. After Benedict Arnold switched sides, he organized raids on Connecticut from Oysterponds. The British returned during the War of 1812, setting up what turned out to be a porous blockade against American ships sailing to New York City. In 1814 Commodore Stephen Decatur anchored his American squadron off Trumans Beach but never engaged the British. After the war, renewed farming and fishing brought prosperity to Oysterponds. By 1840 more than 30 schooners were operating out of the harbor, carrying fish and produce.
Orient and East Marion originally were called Oysterponds Lower Neck and Oysterponds Upper Neck, respectively. In 1836, the two communities went their separate ways with new names. Orient was chosen to reflect the area’s easternmost position on the North Fork of Long Island. East Marion was named for Gen. Francis Marion, the ‘Swamp Fox’ of the Revolutionary War. ‘East’ was tacked on because of an existing town of Marion upstate.
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