{"id":787,"date":"2021-03-01T11:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T16:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=787"},"modified":"2021-03-01T13:31:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:31:28","slug":"why-boiler-leaking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/why-boiler-leaking-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Boiler Leaking Water?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"blue-question-mark\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Boilers are great systems to heat your home in a place like Minneapolis. But what happens if your home\u2019s boiler starts to leak? The first thing and really the only thing you should do is contact a professional. We\u2019re the ones who can handle what\u2019s going on with your home\u2019s boiler.<\/p>\n<p>In a perfect world, your boiler would be efficient, effective, and long-lasting too. This can be your reality with high-quality service. If you want better work, you should definitely trust the professionals on our team. We can be here for you when you need us most. We specialize in <a href=\"\/heating\/boilers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boiler services in Minneapolis, MN<\/a>. Today, we\u2019re going to run through a few probable causes of <em>why <\/em>this is happening.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why Is This Happening?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few reasons why water might be leaking from your home\u2019s boiler:<\/p>\n<h3>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pressure Issues<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re not regularly getting your home\u2019s boiler checked, then you\u2019re doing yourself a disservice. Your home\u2019s boiler needs routine maintenance just like any other heater. If you\u2019re skipping out on this, then it\u2019s pretty likely that you\u2019re having issues with your boiler pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The boiler pressure can get out of hand and rise to a level that\u2019s too high. If your boiler pressure is too high, then your boiler will start to leak. It\u2019s doing this because it\u2019s trying to relieve some pressure. If the pressure stayed inside of the unit it would implode. Remember, we\u2019re here to help you.<\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Corrosion<\/h3>\n<p>Water-based systems are prone to becoming victims of corrosion. If you don\u2019t have your home\u2019s boiler serviced regularly, then it\u2019s more likely that your home\u2019s boiler will become a victim of corrosion. You need a professional to determine how severe things are. You might be able to get away with replacing certain parts to fix your leak.<\/p>\n<h3>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temperature<\/h3>\n<p>Boilers come with a temperature control valve that regulates the temperature of the internal water. Sometimes, if the temperature is too high, it can actually cause leaks within your home\u2019s heating system. We\u2019re the professionals who can determine if this is the case and help you rectify this.<\/p>\n<h3>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poor Installation<\/h3>\n<p>If you had your home\u2019s boiler installed by an underqualified HVAC professional, an amateur, or even installed it yourself, then we have some bad news for you\u2014this could have caused your leak. If your install team isn\u2019t qualified and experienced, they can put things in the wrong way and hurt your home\u2019s heating.<\/p>\n<h3>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wear and Tear<\/h3>\n<p>Your boiler goes through a lot heating up your Minneapolis area home even for one winter. Now imagine what your boiler goes through after heating your home over the course of several winters. Wear and tear is something that\u2019s going to happen. Boilers can\u2019t last forever. If you\u2019re trying to overwork your system and underserve it, it\u2019s common for the boiler to start leaking. Wear and tear creates weak points that allow for leaks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Residential Heating and Air Conditioning can help you with your boiler. <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us today<\/a> and \u201cFeel the Difference.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why Is My Boiler Leaking Water?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Boilers are great systems to heat your home in a place like Minneapolis. But what happens if your home\u2019s boiler starts to leak? The first thing and really the only thing you should do is contact a professional. We\u2019re the ones who can handle what\u2019s going on with your home\u2019s boiler.  In a perfect world, your boiler would be efficient, effective, and long-lasting too. This can be your reality with high-quality service. If you want better work, you should definitely trust the professionals on our team. We can be here for you when you need us most. We specialize in boiler services in Minneapolis, MN. Today, we\u2019re going to run through a few probable causes of why this is happening.  Why Is This Happening? Here are a few reasons why water might be leaking from your home\u2019s boiler:  1.      Pressure Issues If you\u2019re not regularly getting your home\u2019s boiler checked, then you\u2019re doing yourself a disservice. Your home\u2019s boiler needs routine maintenance just like any other heater. If you\u2019re skipping out on this, then it\u2019s pretty likely that you\u2019re having issues with your boiler pressure.  The boiler pressure can get out of hand and rise to a level that\u2019s too high. If your boiler pressure is too high, then your boiler will start to leak. It\u2019s doing this because it\u2019s trying to relieve some pressure. If the pressure stayed inside of the unit it would implode. Remember, we\u2019re here to help you.  2.      Corrosion Water-based systems are prone to becoming victims of corrosion. If you don\u2019t have your home\u2019s boiler serviced regularly, then it\u2019s more likely that your home\u2019s boiler will become a victim of corrosion. You need a professional to determine how severe things are. You might be able to get away with replacing certain parts to fix your leak.  3.      Temperature Boilers come with a temperature control valve that regulates the temperature of the internal water. Sometimes, if the temperature is too high, it can actually cause leaks within your home\u2019s heating system. We\u2019re the professionals who can determine if this is the case and help you rectify this.  4.      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