The last thing anybody needs during the winter is a heating system breakdown, especially when the temperatures can plummet below zero degrees and there could be snow on the ground.
An easy way to prevent this from happening is performing regular health checks, specifically before the lower temperatures approach to ensure that a breakdown won’t be on the cards.
In the following blog, we discuss the reasons for arranging a winter health check and the importance of keeping your heating system running smoothly.
Booking a Heating Check
Taking great care of your heating solutions is key to ensuring they are working at their optimum. To achieve this, it’s crucial to arrange regular maintenance checks by a professional to look for any issues that may hinder your heating’s ability to perform at its best.
Not only does taking great care of your ventilation solutions ensure the best possible efficiency, it also extends the life of your heating system, leading to fewer costs, minimises the chance of your system experiencing a major breakdown and additionally helps to keep bills down.
Experiencing a heating breakdown during the colder months could result in your commercial property closing due to unjust working conditions. It is, therefore, imperative that you book regular maintenance and heating checks with a professional.
Preventative Maintenance
Understandably, there is an increased demand for the services of a reliable commercial heating engineer within the community during the colder winter months. This is due to the number of people who own a commercial heating system not taking enough care of them, thus leading to a breakdown.
Throughout these winter months, more strain is put on both commercial and residential heating systems, almost guaranteeing a breakdown if they aren’t kept in the best health.
What does Preventative Maintenance Involve?
Planned preventative maintenance usually involves having a professional perform some basic checks on your heating system to ensure that all parts are in working order. Some of the elements they may aim to check may include but aren’t limited to:
- Burners, heaters and other ancillaries
- Heat exchangers and injectors
- Ignition systems
- Electrical connections
- Fans
- Seals
- Condensate trap and pipe
- Additional safety devices
- Pipes
- System cleanliness
Allowing an engineer to complete these basic checks on a regular basis will guarantee any faults can be recognised and rectified at the earliest opportunity. Failing to book these checks, especially before the winter, could result in a breakdown of your heating system and a potentially costly repair.
Tips to Keep Your Heating Running Smoothly
There are a few measures you can take to keep your heating solution running smoothly. Here are some key tips to remember when carrying out personal checks.
Check for any cracks and leaking pipes
During the cold winter months, it is extremely common for the water contained within the surrounding pipes to freeze and thaw as the temperature increases and decreases. This repetitive process can lead to cracks developing in the pipes and leaks forming as a result.
Look out for draughts
Draughts within a property can be a huge cause of heat loss and can enhance the amount of money wasted when running a heating system.
You should take great care in looking for where draughts may come from and take measures to reduce their effect; for example, install draught excluders in areas where they are most prominent and have cracks in windows and doors repaired at the earliest convenience.
Keep an eye on your boiler pressure
If you notice that your boiler pressure is higher than usual, it may mean that there are potential issues with the expansion vessels. These vessels are designed to ensure there is a consistent level of pressure across the whole system.
Equally, suppose the boiler pressure is lower than is to be expected. In that case, it may mean that the pressurisation unit is not performing correctly or leaks are occurring somewhere in the system.
Keep Your Commercial Heating Running Smoothly This Winter with Accurate Mechanical Services
Don’t put off doing tomorrow what you could do today! Every second counts when ensuring the health of your commercial heating system. Get in touch with the professionals at Accurate Mechanical Services to book a winter health check or for more information on the additional services we can offer.