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Step 1
Use caution when approaching your hot water boiler. A hot water boiler can be very dangerous if something is wrong with it. Maintaining your hot water boiler you can ensure the safety of your family.
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Step 2
Familiarize yourself with the components of a hot water boiler. This will help to properly maintain your hot water boiler. Read books and articles on how your hot water boiler works.
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Step 3
Keep an eye on the gauge, which is the most important thing you can do to maintain your hot water boiler. For most units the gauge measures the pressure, temperature and the height of the water in your hot water boiler. Checking the gauge periodically is important because if the pressure reads more than thirty pounds, then there is something seriously wrong with your hot water boiler. A normal and properly working hot water boiler gauge should only use twelve to fifteen pounds of pressure.
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Step 4
Clean the heating surfaces. To maintain the heating efficiency of your hot water boiler clean the heating surfaces. This will keep your hot water boiler running properly. Remember to keep your hot water boiler free of debris and any combustible material.
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Step 5
Have a service technician clean your hot water boiler yearly. This will keep your energy bill down and ensure a long life for your hot water boiler. A trained professional will also catch any small repairs that need to be made.
