Boiler Leaking Water? 3 Common Cause Why

3/22/2021 (Permalink)

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If your boiler is leaking water, you need to know the cause to avoid it from recurring. 

If you notice water coming from your boiler, it can be due to a variety of reasons. It is best to know that only an engineer specializing in working with boiler systems will have the know-how to figure out the real issue regarding your leaking boiler system. You may think that the leak has been fixed when in reality, there could still be other problems with the system, such as corrosion, pressure, or poor insulation. 

What is a boiler system?

As the name suggests, a boiler is a heating system that heats water with a fuel source. Hot water is then pumped into houses and other area's taps. The boiler is a highly essential system that commercial property needs. 

3 common reasons for a boiler leak

1) Pressure 

Every boiler needs to let out a specific amount of pressure so that the unit should not explode. However, sometimes the pressure gets too high, and as a result, it will start to leak water so that the pressure can be released. Temperature changes can cause this. If you have any questions about what is happening with your boiler, it is best to call the experts that installed the boiler.

2) Corrosion 

This reason is again a prevalent one. Corroded pipelines and wirings can be the number one reason why boilers leak water. Corroded pipelines and wirings mean that they have gotten too weak to function properly, causing water to leak. 

3) Poor installation 

Poor installation is an unfortunate reason that could occur to anyone who hasn't gotten their boilers fitted incorrectly. Weak and poor installations have parts that are not correctly attached, resulting in a water leak.

How to notice a boiler leak 

Due to the boiler room location, many people are not aware that their boiler is leaking water, which can be a severe problem. If your property owner is in a commercial building and is not aware of a boiler leak, your property can result in water damage from excess water. 

In most cases, a boiler system will have a drain system for excess water to flow, but when a drain cannot handle excess water, flooding will occur in the boiler room. When there is a flood or water damage that goes unnoticed, it can likely lead to a mold growth issue, something that should not be taken lightly. 

One of the easiest ways to tell if you have a boiler water leak is by checking your water bill. If it has been unusually high lately and you are not sure why there is a problem with your boiler, it needs to be fixed immediately.

Here are three other signs that might indicate you have a leak on your hands:

-A musty smell in the boiler room 

-Discoloration on the walls or floor in the boiler room 

-Foul odor when you use your hot water. 

Call SERVPRO for any size water leaks

Just like water damage from pipe breaks, a boiler water leak can result in severe structural damage and needs to be mitigated quickly. Please consider calling the professionals at SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek when you are shopping for a restoration company to perform the water restoration services. 

SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek is a well-known company in Dayton, Ohio. The IICRC certified professionals at SERVPRO are prepared to mitigate any size damage. The best part about calling SERVPRO is that they are available to respond 24/7 and will arrive at the scene of the damage within four hours. Contact us today for any questions or emergency services!