Boiler Repair in Old Bethpage, NY 11804

Facts About Boiler ServiceOld Bethpage NY

Servicing your boiler is probably the most important thing you can do for your family and your home or business. Preventative maintenance is the key to staying ahead of the cold weather. If you are not servicing your boiler annually then you may be setting yourself up for emergency repairs and they would most likely be occurring during the coldest times. You won’t be aware of any issues until you start using your boiler more frequently and that is usually once the colder months arrive. Temperatures are known to hit below zero in Nassau County NY so it is certainly in your best interest to keep ahead of the cold.

When a Boiler Stops Working

There are a number of reasons a boiler may stop working. The boiler pressure may be too low or too high. This fluctuation in pressure could be caused by water escaping somewhere in the system due to a possible leak, 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 a combination of issues.

What to Look Out For

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. If the flame 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 fuel is still being supplied. If there are new stains or smoke marks on the unit or on anything nearby the unit this is an indication that the unit could be misfiring 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.

When a Boiler Makes Noise

If you hear a loud banging coming from your utility closet don’t call Ghostbusters! It is probably the result of one of a few things. You may have a faulty thermostator a build-up of debris on the boiler’s heat exchanger. If there is in fact a build-up of debris, you will need KS Mechanical Services in VarLocationName to carry out a power flush. Other causes may be but not limited to limescale build up, overheating, air blockage or insufficient water flow or pressure.

When a Boiler Leaks

A boiler is constantly circulating water, so when there is a leak it could be a result of a number of different issues and also cause a new set of issues as well. Corrosion is a common cause of water leakage as any time water and metal meet this is certainly an outcome. When there are pressure issues, the valve to relieve that pressure will leak water in an attempt to relieve the pressure that could be a result of calcite or limestone buildup. A few other factors may include damaged seals, advanced age, defects or poor initial installation.

When to Call for Service

As soon as you suspect anything may be wrong with your boiler it is always best to call KS Mechanical Services to have your unit looked at. If you notice any of the things discussed above or would like a preventative check up then it is never too early to do that. It is recommended to operate on the side of caution and give us a call to inspect any issue you may think is arising because it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Staying Safe and Warm While Servicing is Occuring

It is important to keep the eldery and young children at a comfortable temperature while you are waiting for your boiler to be back up and running, so please do so in a safe manner. Warm blankets, layering clothing, and utilizing electric space heaters are a good way to stay warm in the meanwhile. It is also useful to keep any heat in while keeping the cold air out by keeping doors closed and plugging up drafts. Try to stay in one room or one area of the house and concentrate on keeping the heat in that space. It is easier to contain the heat in a smaller space than trying to keep the whole house comfortable. Warming yourself from the inside can be equally as helpful by having a nice bowl of soup or enjoying a cup of hot chocolate which will warm your hands as well as your bones. Operating out of Old Bethpage NY in Nassau County we know how chilly the Fall and Winters can be!

Get on a Schedule

The best way to avoid any issues is to get on an annual servicing schedule. Preventative maintenance is key to having a smooth ride through the cold Long Island seasons. In particular, if you have an older boiler it may take a little longer to find parts for your model, so giving yourself that time when the weather is more tolerable is invaluable.

Repair or Replace

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If you are looking for quality boiler repair by a company with over ten years of experience, then look no further than boiler repair Old Bethpage Nassau County NY 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!

Some information about Old Bethpage, NY

Old Bethpage is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located on Long Island in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 5,523 at the 2010 census. It is served by the Old Bethpage Post Office, ZIP code 11804.

In 1695, Thomas Powell bought about 10,000 acres (40 km²) from local Indian tribes, including the Marsapeque, Matinecoc, and Sacatogue, for 140 English pounds. This land, which includes present day Bethpage, East Farmingdale, Farmingdale, Old Bethpage, Plainedge, Plainview, South Farmingdale, and part of Melville, is known as the Bethpage Purchase and is approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east to west and 5 miles (8.0 km) north to south.

Powell called his land Bethphage, because it was situated between two other places on Long Island, Jericho and Jerusalem, just as the biblical town of Bethphage (meaning ‘house of figs’) was situated between Jericho and Jerusalem. Today, the Long Island place formerly called Jerusalem is known as Wantagh and Island Trees, while the placename Jericho is unaltered. Over time, Bethpage was spelled without the second ‘H’. Powell’s 14 children split up his purchase and it evolved into several farming communities, and the one in this mostly central part of the purchase retained the name ‘Bethpage’.

A railroad spur completed in 1873, known as the Bethpage Branch of the Central Railroad of Long Island, ran to a brickworks plant which had opened on what is now Battle Row and Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in the 1860s. The railway was built to transport bricks for the construction of Alexander Stewart’s Garden City.For a few years, regularly scheduled passenger traffic also appeared in timetables, with the station being called Bethpage. The line was abandoned in 1942. Remnants of a locomotive turntable can be found in the woods of Bethpage State Park on the east side of Round Swamp Road. The brickyard continued operations under different owners until 1981, with different sections known variously as Bethpage Brickworks, Queens County Brick Manufacturing Company, Post Brick Company, and (after Nassau County split from Queens County in 1899) Nassau Brick Company. The pitted terrain at the brickworks was used in investigations by Grumman for digital mapping of Earth.

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Here are some boiler-related links:

• https://www.nationalboard.org/
• https://www.nationalboard.org/PrintAllSynopsis.aspx?Jurisdiction=Select
• https://www.asme.org/certification-accreditation/boiler-and-pressure-vessel-certification
• https://www.labor.nc.gov/safety-and-health/boiler-and-pressure-vessel-safety
• https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/safety/boil.shtml

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