The quick guide to winter commercial heating and boiler repairs
As cold winter weather sets in, ensuring your commercial heating systems are in good working order is an investment in comfort and wellbeing for employees, customers, and visitors. The winter conditions put these systems under greater strain, so even well-maintained equipment may suffer breakdowns or issues.
Why is keeping commercial heating up and running so important?
If your operations rely on heating systems, failures and issues can cause downtime and affect your reputation. Some failures may require costly repairs and, especially over the holiday season when buildings may be unoccupied for a time, these may go undetected.
Frozen pipes may cause extensive issues and costly repairs – with even a risk of Legionella in some cases.
When the heating goes down, having an on-call facilities maintenance team like Voltix Services ensures fast turnaround times and quick repairs. Picking a reliable team of professionals is key to getting you back up and running as quickly as possible.
In this blog, we look at important factors related to commercial heating systems in winter, why it matters, and when to take action to bypass the need for costly repairs and downtime.
How do I prepare my boiler for winter?
Commercial heating systems don’t tend to get much attention – until they are faulty.
- Regular maintenance saves the day. The best way to prepare your heating system for winter is to invest in regular maintenance.
- Troubleshooting to prevent trouble. Whether you have been diligent with maintenance or not, the beginning of winter is a good time to have your commercial heating system checked for issues and hazards and to ensure your system meets all compliance requirements.
- If you’re looking for a sign, this is it. Don’t ignore the warning signs. If something doesn’t seem right, get professional advice as soon as possible. Early detection is always better than emergency callout.
- Don’t take matters into your own hands. Adjusting the pressure and DIY has the potential to cause more problems.
- The more information, the better. Records on your commercial heating system can be very helpful in the event of an emergency breakdown. If you have a record of installation, warranty, and maintenance, have that information handy for your repairs team.
What do I need to look out for with my commercial heating system in winter?
Why do boilers fail in winter? Common causes of boiler breakdowns in winter include frozen condensate pipes, low boiler pressure, thermostat issues, issues with circulating pumps. Things to look out for that could indicate an issue with your boiler include:
- Strange noises
- Uneven heating
- Rising energy costs
- Odd smells
- Pilot light issues
- No heating or no hot water
- Frozen pipes
- Leaking or dripping
- Low pressure
Your Commercial Heating Systems in Trusted Hands
At Voltix Services, we provide comprehensive heating and boiler solutions. Our directly-employed, accredited engineers have extensive experience across a range of different systems to keep this critical equipment in top working order all winter long.
Contact us for installations, innovative ongoing preventative maintenance solutions, repairs, and emergencies.