Boiler Repairs We Handle
Boilers are common in the older homes and two-flats across the North Shore and the near northwest suburbs, and many of them have been running for decades. When one stops heating, the cause is often a part we can replace on the spot rather than the boiler itself. The repairs we make most often include:
- Circulator pumps and zone valves
- Ignitors, thermocouples and gas valves
- Pressure relief valves and expansion tanks
- Leaking fittings and the piping around the boiler
- Low-water cutoffs, controls and thermostats
When Replacing the Boiler Makes More Sense
A cracked heat exchanger or a corroded, leaking boiler section is usually the end of the road. So is a unit that needs a major repair every winter. When replacement is the honest answer, we explain why, size the new boiler to the heat your home actually loses rather than copying the old nameplate, and write a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Many older boilers were oversized when they went in, and a correctly sized modern unit can burn noticeably less gas. We also look at venting, because a high-efficiency boiler often vents through plastic pipe out a side wall. If the water heater shares the old chimney, we’ll cover the Water Heaters side of the change at the same time, since taking the boiler off a shared flue can change how the water heater drafts.
Gas, Water and Safety Checks on Every Visit
A boiler connects to both your gas supply and your water supply, so every visit covers more than the part that failed. We check the burner, look for exhaust spilling back into the room, test the relief valve and confirm the system pressure is where it should be.
If the gas piping to the boiler needs to be replaced or moved, our Gas Line Installation & Repair work is done by the same team. If the system keeps losing pressure and the boiler itself isn’t leaking, Leak Detection can track down a hidden leak in the heating pipes.
Clean, Upfront Boiler Service Around the Clock
We’re open 24/7, and a real person answers when you call. There’s no service fee for us to come out and look, and the technician writes the price before starting. Tarps go down, the boiler room is left cleaner than we found it, and the invoice arrives by email.
Every repair carries at least a one-year warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Financing is available on replacements, seniors receive 10% off labor, and we offer discounts for police, firefighters and military.
Signs Your Boiler Needs Repair
- No heat, or only some rooms heating
- A pressure relief valve that drips or discharges water
- Banging, gurgling or knocking in the pipes
- Water leaking around the base of the boiler
- A pilot or burner that won’t stay lit
- A pressure gauge reading higher or lower than normal
