What to do When Your Boiler Condensate Pipes Freeze

Harsh winter weather doesn’t just mean bundling on your winter jerseys and coats! It also means that your boiler has to operate faultlessly to meet your home’s heating requirements. One issue that may occur during the winter months is a frozen condensate pipe. Here’s how to spot this issue and resolve it, from your local wholesale supplier of boilers in NJ.

• What is Condensate?

Gas boilers are very efficient residential and commercial boilers. And, as a result of the combustion process, they produce some water vapor. As the water vapor cools, it becomes droplets of water that is commonly known as water condensate, which needs to be removed from the system. Usually, this is piped directly into a property’s internal drainage system. However, this isn’t possible in all buildings. So, sometimes it is installed externally. In these systems, the water vapor can freeze when outside temperatures drop, leading to frozen condensate pipes. When this occurs, your boiler may shut down, leaving you with no hot water.

• Unfreezing a Boiler Condensate Pipe

This can be done by pouring warm water over the part of your pipe that is outside your home or building to melt the frozen water within the pipe. The blockages will most likely be where there is a bend or horizontal part of the pipe, as it’s easiest for a buildup to occur in these parts of the pipework. You may have to repeat this a few times before you’ll see the ice run out. You can also use a hairdryer to warm the pipe.

After doing this, you’ll need to reset your boiler using the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Preventing Frozen Condensate Pipes

Again, there are several options. If you have a longer length of pipe, you can saw away the excess pipe (it is usually a PVC pipe) to just leave a few inches exposed. The pipe should also be angled down to ensure the condensate runs out as quickly as possible. This means the water can’t collect in the pipe and freeze easily. Just make sure it is not going to drip onto a window or any other structure that is vulnerable to water damage.

An alternative is to insulate the pipe itself. This will keep it at its regular length, which may be important in terms of directing the water away from a window or structure vulnerable to damage from moisture.

Replacement Residential and Commercial Boilers at Wholesale Prices in NJ

At Crosstown Plumbing Supply, we can assist you with choosing a high-efficiency, low maintenance replacement for your residential or commercial boiler. In addition, we can also provide you with an extensive range of plumbing supplies to replace the necessary parts in your current system. As we are a wholesaler in a 3.5% sales tax zone, we will make your repairs and services the most affordable in town.

Our sales consultants are highly experienced and happy to assist you in finding the right part for your needs. We work closely with reliable, affordable plumbing professionals whom we are happy to recommend to our clients.

For more information about our specials on replacement boilers or to find out more about the commercial or residential boilers we can offer you, please visit our plumbing supply company website at http://crosstownplumbing.com/.

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How to Get Your Home Heating System Ready for Winter

Weather and temperatures in the Northeast are difficult to predict in the Fall. So, it’s important to ensure your home heating system is ready for anything, whether we’re lucky this year and enjoy mild temperatures into October or a cold snap appears on our doorsteps next week. Here are some tips from Crosstown Plumbing, a leading plumbing supply company in NJ.

• Ensure Clear, Clean Airflow:

Air filters should be replaced or cleaned properly to remove the dirt, dust, mold spores, and pollen of the summer months. This will ensure that the air coming into your home is properly filtered so that it is fresh, clean, and free of allergens. Replacing your filters is especially important if you are in a new home and are unsure when the filters were last replaced, or if you haven’t done it yourself in the last few years. It’s an affordable and effective way of supporting respiratory health. In addition, it will not only keep your home smelling great through the winter, but it will also keep your home heating system running smoothly.

• Don’t Forget the Vents:

All the vents in your home will need to be removed and thoroughly cleaned to ensure good indoor air quality and efficient operation of your home heating system. Once the vents are removed, gently clean the inside of your ductwork with a vacuum cleaner, being careful not to damage the ductwork. This is also a good opportunity to check for any leaks or damage to your ductwork that may require repair.

• Clean the Outside Unit:

First, switch your unit off fully, then use a garden hose to gently rinse the unit and flush away any grass, leaves, and dirt that may have accumulated over the months. Clear away any shrubbery, grass or dirt from the area around the unit. Look for any damage to your unit that may have occurred over the last few months, like bent cooling find or leaks, and contact your local plumbing supply company for spares or the name of a trusted HVAC specialist.

Get Your Hot Water Heater from Your Plumbing Wholesaler in NJ!

For more than the last 25 years, Crosstown Plumbing Supply has been offering expert advice, tools, and products to homeowners and industry professionals alike. As a plumbing wholesaler in New Jersey with a reputation for customer service excellence and a team willing to go the extra mile, we’re the ideal partners for all your plumbing needs. We have a wide range of quality parts and home heating systems, including boilers, hot water heaters, and furnaces. What’s more, our customers benefit from our location in a 3.5% sales tax zone – making us the most affordable choice by far!

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