In these winter months, ensuring your commercial boiler is in top condition is absolutely vital. When it drops cold and the snow begins to fall, your boiler needs to be ready and raring to serve your business. Read the rest of this quick guide to learn how to monitor and maintain your commercial boiler, with the help of our top-quality gas engineers here at Kelgas.

How to Inspect your Commercial Boiler

We at Kelgas would recommend a fairly regular check on your boiler in the winter months. Of course, a daily check would guarantee the safety of your boiler, but weekly or monthly are acceptable. You and your employees should always be alert and aware of any warmings and alarms from your boiler. You should also have an open ear for any strange sounds or vibrations from your boiler. A quick daily check for any leaks.

A caretaker or employee should be aiming to check the signal strength of your commercial boiler to ensure it’s operating optimally. A regular inspection for corrosion/debris alongside a clean of any air filters and vents is also ideal for smooth operation. As your boiler will be running frequently during this time, you should make sure any eyes on your boiler are aware of hotspots on the boiler which may indicate damage from overheating. Your commercial boiler’s manufacturer or installer should have included some steps for regular testing with your boiler, so ensure you follow these correctly.

How to Insulate Commercial Boiler Pipes

In winter months, especially during periods of inactivity, the water inside of your boiler pipes can freeze and burst. Proper insulation of pipes and short periods of running will prevent most winter damage. Regular pipe lagging/insulation will be suitable for your boiler pipes and is cheap and easy to install.

Even if you are out of the building for an extended period of time due to current restrictions, it’s important to ensure your boiler sees frequent use. This is also an ideal time to ensure the thermostat is working correctly. A quick blast at maximum heat for 15 minutes will allow you to gauge the function of your thermostat, your boiler and will ensure any potential blockages and freezing is taken care of.

Kelgas Boiler Maintenance and Repair

Our commercial gas engineers at Kelgas can help to give your commercial boiler the care it needs throughout these winter months. We offer a variety of commercial maintenance jobs for non-domestic hot water boilers and will ensure your boiler is in optimal condition this winter.

 

For top-quality commercial gas engineering work, including gas pipework installation, testing and more, contact Kelgas today. We have over 14 years of experience in gas engineering, so if you’re looking for Commercial gas engineering in Yorkshire this winter; we’re the experts you need.