“In general, you should have a contractor service around to do pressure testing every two years or so.”

While routine maintenance on your boiler system is a must, sometimes it’s not all you need. There are a number of mechanical contracting services which might also be required in order to keep your commercial boiler running at top speed. In this article we’ll discuss some of the services you may need to use so you can maintain top performance.

Heat Exchangers

At times, it may be necessary to clean or repair your heat exchanger. A heat exchanger efficiently transfers heat from one medium to another, and is not always part of your routine boiler maintenance. These are often used in chemical and power plants and may require a little extra attention.

Air Handling Units

An air handling unit will condition and circulate the air of your boiler. You may find these especially helpful if you have high volume heating. They can collect deposits which reduce their efficiency. It’s important to hire mechanical contracting services to clean these units and keep your system working properly.

Chillers

A chiller-boiler system uses water to heat and cool a building instead of air. It is simpler to operate and easier to install than your standard boiler. You should perform regular maintenance on a chiller through contracting services.

Blow Down Tanks

A blowdown tank is used to cool boiler blowdown from the bottom. It reduces pressure and temperature and discharges the waste directly to a sewer. This makes for a safer boiler system. From time to time, mechanical servicing may be needed to keep these tanks working correctly.

Pumps and Valves

When the pumps or safety valves on your boiler malfunction you are facing a serious problem. Be sure to properly maintain these parts at all times in order to run a safe boiler system and avoid any unforeseen issues with your system.

Stacks and Breaching

Once a year you should thoroughly clean out the stacks and breaching on your boiler system. This goes above and beyond your daily boiler maintenance and should only be handled by a qualified boiler professional.

Energy Management Systems

With an energy management system you can place controls on your boiler in order to automatically raise or lower temperatures as needed throughout the day or year. When maintained, an energy management system requires no outside influence and can save you money by keeping your boiler running as efficiently as possible.

Pressure Testing

A pressure, or hydrostatic, test is used to test your boiler system for any possible leaks. This test helps check the durability of your boiler and is usually performed by running a dyed liquid through the pipes in order to find any pressure loss. In general, you should have a contractor service around to do pressure testing every two years or so. Explosions can occur when there are pressure problems, so always stay on top of pressure testing.

American Boiler Company is available for your routine boiler maintenance as well as any mechanical contracting services you may require. New customers can receive a free boiler inspection, so call 973.923.1999 today for all of your boiler needs.