If you have a radiant heater, you know how well it works for keeping your home warm. But you may not know that taking steps to maintain the system are actually crucial for its effectiveness and longevity. And don’t worry, you don’t have to take on maintenance alone. We are ready to help!
Aside from steps that you complete as a homeowner, our team is also here for radiant heating service in Morton Grove, IL. You can keep reading to learn more about our homeowner maintenance tips for taking care of your radiant heater. Then give us a call when you are ready to loop us in for some professional care as well.
Calibrate the Thermostat
Our team should visit your home at least once a year for a professional inspection. Among the steps that we complete is calibrating your thermostat. As time goes on, your thermostat can stop reading the temperature as accurately as when it was brand new.
Dust can get into the cover or batteries lose their charge, impacting how your thermostat communicate with your radiant heater. Each year, we will check your thermostat batteries, clean out the inside very carefully, and ensure that your thermostat is working the way it should. This can help your radiant heater to work more effectively to keep your home warm.
Flush the System
Another annual task is flushing your radiant system to clean out any buildup. This is especially important if your home has water with particularly high mineral content. The minerals and hard water may be small enough that you can’t see them with your naked eye in a glass, yet they can have a major impact after building up in the lines over time.
Flushing your system out prevents corrosion and ensures that there are no blockages. It also gives our team a chance to identify any potential problems and fix them before they begin to impact how your radiant heater is operating.
Monitor the Boiler
The boiler that attaches to your radiant heating lines and needs to maintain a precise pressure. Each individual system is unique, so we can visit your home and talk to you about the ideal pressure for your unique system. You can also refer to the owners manual, if you still have one for your unit.
If you notice any changes in how your boiler operates, call and talk to us about them so we can make repairs sooner rather than later. A hissing sound could indicate that your pressure valve is releasing, which is perfectly normal. But if you hear it too often, it can mean that your boiler is consistently under a higher pressure than it needs to be.
Low pressure is just as concerning because it affects how well your radiant heater can warm up your home. Leaks or loose connections are a common reason for low pressure. A lack of pressure can mean that your radiant heater won’t have good enough water flow to heat your home effectively. Even if your radiant heater is operating normally, heat won’t disperse through your home the way it usually does.
Contact Roberts Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. today to schedule your radiant heating appointment as soon as possible.