{"id":1947,"date":"2024-01-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/?p=1947"},"modified":"2024-01-04T17:48:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T22:48:36","slug":"what-do-stop-boiler-freezing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/heating-service\/what-do-stop-boiler-freezing\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Can Do to Stop Your Boiler From Freezing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Winter temperatures in our area are no joke. But it might sound a little bit like a joke when even your heating system might freeze solid! If your home is heated by a boiler, water is running through pipes, and wherever there are water pipes, freezing is a risk. Don\u2019t let that happen! Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s far less likely that your boiler will freeze if it doesn\u2019t stop running. How can you make sure your boiler will always run and won\u2019t break down at some point during the winter? By having preventive maintenance done every single year! And when you get boiler service in Evanston, IL<\/a>, your technician can help with implementing any of these other recommendations if you\u2019re not sure what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to reducing the risk of repair needs and breakdowns, boiler maintenance will help to prolong the life of your heating system, which is fantastic, because with proper care it can last around thirty years. Maintenance will also improve effectiveness and efficiency and, if your boiler is under warranty, it will keep it that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Shut Your Boiler Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you go away during the winter, you\u2019ll want to lower your thermostat so you\u2019re not paying as much for heat while you\u2019re not there to enjoy it. But never set the temperature lower than 55\u00b0F! This should keep enough hot water flowing to prevent the boiler pipes from icing up, as well as helping reduce the risk of freezing and bursting of other plumbing pipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Interior Doors Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep your home\u2019s interior doors open, especially if you lower the thermostat and go away for an extended period. This will aid in heat distribution and prevent cold pockets. Keeping your home\u2019s temperature even will keep water flowing rather than freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seal Gaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If holes cut for piping or for the flue are wider than they need to be, your boiler might be allowing cold air to enter your home. That can seriously increase the risk of freezing boiler pipes. Silicone caulk comes in a variety of temperature ratings, so it\u2019s easy to find high-temperature caulk that is safe to use around boiler components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add Insulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is your boiler located in an out-of-the-way place? Many are housed in an attic, garage, or basement. These spaces generally have much less insulation than the rest of the home. Adding insulation to the room your boiler occupies will keep the area warmer and more consistent in temperature, reducing the risk of freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Panic, but Don\u2019t Delay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you do suspect a frozen boiler pipe, or indeed a frozen pipe of any sort in your home, don\u2019t allow your worry to make you frantic. Call for help right away. In the meantime, don\u2019t attempt to thaw the pipe yourself. Raising the temperature too suddenly increases the likelihood that it will suddenly burst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you need to schedule routine boiler maintenance, have a question about best practices to keep your boiler in good condition, or urgently need repairs, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact ServiceMax<\/strong><\/a> with any questions about your heating system.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If your home is heated by a boiler, water is running through pipes, and wherever there are water pipes, freezing is a risk. Don\u2019t let that happen! Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[206,102],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1947"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1947"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1947\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1950,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1947\/revisions\/1950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}