New Hampshire Contractor Urges Boiler Checks Before Winter

Jenkins Plumbing & Heating, a family-owned contractor from Chichester, New Hampshire, has started a seasonal campaign aimed at homeowners in the central part of the state. Its message is to book boiler inspections, tune-ups and repairs now, before the heating season reaches its peak. The company argues that this lowers the risk of a home being left without heat and of an expensive repair bill, because typical boiler faults tend to show up once temperatures fall.

What an inspection covers

According to the company, preventive maintenance is most important in two cases: when the system is old and when a boiler is the home's main source of heat. During a visit technicians look at the controls, safety devices, combustion components, venting and fuel connections. Where needed they recommend a repair or a replacement part. Servicing early makes it possible to find worn components and efficiency problems before they lead to a breakdown on the coldest days of the year.

Owner Anthony Jenkins said that an inspection booked ahead of the first cold snap can spare a family an expensive emergency and help it stay safe through the winter. He added that routine maintenance also makes a boiler more efficient and can lengthen its service life, which helps owners avoid the unplanned cost of a replacement.

Warning signs and emergency cover

The contractor lists several signs that should be dealt with before they turn into something worse: unusual noises, temperatures that fluctuate, frequent cycling and visible leaks. For emergencies it offers heating service after hours and on holidays. The company also points to its written estimates, manufacturer-certified repairs and workmanship warranties, and says its technicians know the demands that New Hampshire's cold weather places on heating systems. Jenkins Plumbing & Heating was founded in 2016. Besides boiler and water heater service it handles emergency leak repair, drain cleaning, gas line service, work on well pumps and tanks, and seasonal maintenance throughout central New Hampshire.

Source: Jenkins Plumbing & Heating