5 ESSENTIAL BOILER MAINTENANCE TIPS

Like any hardworking machine or system, boilers require regular maintenance to ensure that they are operating at their proper capacity with minimal downtime or repairs. Here are some tips for maintaining your residential or commercial boiler, from NJ boiler specialists.

1. Adjust your thermostat: Although boilers need to work hard in the winter, it’s important to adjust them during the warmer seasons. Set them to a low temperature that is still comfortable and, if you have a boiler with a more advanced control panel, you can also time it’s heating to cater for certain sections of the day. This doesn’t just ensure that your boiler isn’t overworked, it also saves a considerable amount on your energy bill each month.
2. Check your air vents: Debris and dust can easily clog air vents and flues, affecting your boiler’s performance. Every few months it’s a good idea to check the vents and gently vacuum or wipe away the build-up, especially if you have a gas boiler.
3. Install a leak detector: It’s important to catch fuel leaks quickly because they’re a health and safety risk as well as a sign that your boiler needs repairs or parts replaced. A detector is a quick and easy way of spotting a problem before it becomes a bigger and more expensive issue.
4. De-scale: As boilers do their job, deposits from the incoming water are left behind in the tank and pipes, reducing its heating capacity. In areas with hard water, this can happen more quickly because the water has a higher mineral content. Every few months, check your boiler for lime scale and descale it on a regular basis.
5. Check your oil:  Once a year, check your boiler’s oil tank levels and refill with a recommended product. Although this is best done at the end of summer before the demand for heating gets higher, you can do this at any time of the year. If the tank runs out, you’ll have to have a professional come in and have the lines bled through, which can be costly.

 Replacement parts and boilers in New Jersey at affordable, wholesale prices 

At Crosstown Plumbing Supply, we’re a leader amongst plumbing wholesalers focused on delivering the best products and plumbing supplies to New Jersey customers at affordable prices. If you need replacement parts for your residential or commercial boiler, or an entirely new, high-efficiency replacement boiler, we can help you out. We also specialize in replacement water heaters and parts for water heater repair. In addition, our customers can also benefit from our location in a 3.5% NJ sales tax zone as well as great advice from our sales team.

With over 25 years of experience in the New Jersey area and a dedication to excellent customer service, you’re guaranteed to find a boiler and hot water heater system that works perfectly for your needs – and your budget. If you’d like to find out more about our products, please visit our website at http://crosstownplumbing.com/ and contact us today.

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TANK OR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS – WHAT’S THE BETTER OPTION?

If you’ve recently decided to replace or upgrade your home’s water heater, you’re going to be faced with one important question: Do you want a traditional tank system or a tankless, on-demand water heater? Here are some of the pros and cons of both, from water heater experts in NJ, to help you make an informed choice.

• Hot water whenever you want it: If your family is constantly complaining about the shower running cold or not having enough hot water for daily use, a tankless system may be best for your needs. Rather than preheating a set quantity of water like a tank heater, this system can heat up water in seconds – so you never run out.
• Energy efficiency: For many consumers, saving on their energy bill over the long term is a big priority. Tankless systems are the greener and more wallet-friendly choice here, as they only heat up water when it is required, rather than burning energy the whole day to keep water hot that may not be used. Energy bills for tank systems are usually considerably higher than tankless systems.
• Purchase and installation costs: If you currently have a tank water heater, the installation costs for a tankless system is more expensive, as is the system itself. For some consumers, this puts a tankless system out of their budget even though there are long term savings that would benefit them down the line. Tank systems are simply more affordable initially and faster to install into an existing system.
• Lifespan: Tank systems may be more affordable to buy and install, but they don’t last as long. They need to be replaced around every 10 years while tankless systems can last twice that long.
• Space: A big tank will have to be installed into your roof or inside your home, which can be an issue on some properties. You may find that you are limited to a much smaller tank than you or your family requires. Tankless systems, however, are small and streamlined, and can be installed in almost any property.

Explore our wide range of tank and tankless water heaters and boilers – at wholesale prices 

At Crosstown Plumbing Supply, we’re focused on delivering the best products to New Jersey customers at affordable, wholesale prices. If you’re considering a new water heater, keep in mind that many of them qualify for New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program and may make you eligible for rebates – making your investment even more worthwhile. In addition, our customers can also benefit from our location in a 3.5% NJ sales tax zone as well as great advice from our sales team.

With over 25 years of experience in the New Jersey area and a dedication to excellent customer service, you’re guaranteed to find a boiler and hot water heater system that works perfectly for your needs – and your budget. If you’d like to find out more about our products or get assistance finding parts for your heating system, please visit our website at http://crosstownplumbing.com/ and contact us today.

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HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BOILER’S PERFORMANCE THIS WINTER

Your boiler probably accounts for the majority of your winter energy use and fuel costs, which isn’t surprising when you consider how essential this equipment is for surviving icy New Jersey winters in comfort. However, there are ways that you can minimize these costs while still getting the best performance from your boiler – just follow these tips from NJ boiler specialists.

• Regular maintenance: Just like your car, your boiler needs regular professional maintenance in order to ensure that it is operating properly. An annual check-up is best, but keep your eye on your boiler and energy bills throughout the year to spot any problems and have them quickly repaired before they turn into costly issues.
• Water treatment: If you live in an area known for hard water (water with a higher mineral content), then a water treatment system will help ensure your boiler’s efficiency as well as extending its lifetime. These systems prevent or drastically slow down the accumulation of mineral deposits in your boiler and water pipes, which are a leading cause for boiler inefficiency and more frequent repairs.
• Invest in an economizer: This is a device that transfers heat from the boiler’s exhaust gas to the boiler’s feed water. This can result in an increased efficiency of between 3% and 5%, which is considerable over the long-term.
• Invest in a blowdown heat recovery system: More advanced than an economizer, these systems take heat that would usually be wasted during continuous blowdown and transfers it to the cold water coming into the boiler from your pipes. These systems are so effective that the money you invest in them can often be paid back in savings in just one year.

Visit Crosstown Plumbing Supply for high-quality, affordable boiler units and repair parts  

Interested in increasing your boiler’s efficiency or replacing it with a state-of-the-art high-efficiency boiler? The specialists at Crosstown Plumbing Supply can assist you.

As plumbing supply company serving the New Jersey area with over 25 years of experience, we stock high-efficiency boilers, cast iron boilers, water heaters, gas boilers and steam boilers from all leading brands. Customers can also benefit from our 3.5% NJ sales tax, making your home improvement project event more affordable.

To find out more about our boiler products, heating systems and services, please contact us or visit our website at http://crosstownplumbing.com/ today.

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