What to Expect From an Industrial Boiler Installation Service

Having your industrial boiler repaired, replaced or freshly installed can seem like a long and strenuous process, but with the right installation service, your boiler replacement can be an absolute breeze! If you want to find out more about how you can prepare your facility, what to expect from a boiler installation, and how to find a suitable engineer for you, then keep on reading!

How Often Should A Boiler Be Replaced?

On average, boilers have a lifespan of about 15 years, if they are well maintained and taken care of. A yearly service on your boiler can help to improve the lifespan massively. Old boilers need to work harder in order to heat up your home, and your boiler may be costing you more money because of its low efficiency and could potentially be unsafe. So, after about 10-15 years, it might be time to start thinking about a replacement. Especially to keep employees and working conditions as safe as possible and in line with regulations. If you don’t want to completely replace your boiler however, you could contact your installer to see if you can upgrade certain parts instead, as this may be easier than going ahead with a full boiler replacement.

How Can I Prepare For A Boiler Replacement?

You will want to help your installation company have an easy time fitting your new boiler, and there are a few things you can do in preparation to help make the installation process nice and simple.

●    Arrange a set date and time with your installation company and be sure to let your installers know if for any reason you need to cancel or move the date & time. Book plenty of time in advance too, as this gives you and your installation company an appropriate amount of time. 

●    Clear The Space - Wherever your installation company will need to get to, and walk through, make sure you clear the areas so that they don’t run into any problems entering and exiting your property. This could include doorways and hallways, or the actual space where your boiler is going to go.

●    Prepare For No Power - Your installation company may need to shut off basic utilities like water and the electricity, so you will likely need to prepare for a few hours of no utilities! Remember to shut down any sensitive electronics too, as you don’t want to damage them.

What Should I Expect?

When it comes to the process of having your boiler replaced, making yourself aware of the steps and what you should expect will help you to help your installers and ensure that everything goes to plan!

The Process

The process of your boiler replacement may go something like this.

Removal

Your installation team will most likely remove the current boiler as a first step. It’s difficult to give a definite time of how long this will take, as it is dependent on the complexity of your current system and how difficult the removal is overall. You can discuss disposal options with your engineer too, as they will most likely be able to handle the disposal of your old boiler after they’ve finished installing your new one!

Flush & Cleaning

Typically, and according to British Standards, your installer should flush out or clean your boiler system before going ahead with the new installation. Depending on your system, your installer may need to carry out a power flush, or a chemical flush could be sufficient. The reason for keeping the pipes clean is to make sure that everything is clean and well prepared before the new boiler is fitted. It will help to prevent damage to the new boiler from existing debris in the pipework.

Necessary Upgrades

Your boiler’s old pipework may be outdated and need upgrading to work effectively with the new boiler that is being installed. Re-doing the pipework could be a complicated job and might take quite a bit of time. However, having new and efficient pipework installed with your new boiler will help to ensure it is running properly.

Fitting The New Boiler

Your engineer will fit your boiler in the space you have designated, or in the new place you have decided on. They will need to connect the relevant pipes, pumps and other fittings so that your boiler is heating up your water systems as it should be.

Additional Accessories

Once your new boiler is fitted, your engineer might need to put in some additional accessories, or you may have asked for them. This could include:

●    Smart thermostats - Smart thermostats are great because they enable you to control your boiler and temperature of your commercial building with ease, from a smartphone or tablet of some kind.

●    Flue heat recovery - This is for combi boilers only, due to the way that they operate. When your boiler is generating heat, a small amount can escape through the flue, so recovery systems can be put in place to mitigate this.

●    System filters - Your engineer may fit in a system filter, which is designed to protect your boiler from debris and a build up of dirt that can happen over time. It will keep your boiler as clean as possible, and prevent corrosion to your pipes.

●    Thermostatic radiator valves - These are a handy add on that can make a great difference to your radiators, allowing you to regulate the temperature of your radiators with ease.

Check Pipework

Once all the relevant parts have been fitted by your engineer, your installer will check all parts of the system to make sure things are running smoothly and as they should be.

Handover

Your installer will then handover to you once all checks and final tasks have been done. This is a good time to ask any questions and get as much information as possible before they leave. They will instruct you on how to operate the boiler, temperature controls, talk you through basic maintenance checks and explain how to take care of your boiler from now on. They will also explain what measures to take in an emergency, or who you can contact to help.

Registration & Maintenance

Either the property owner or the engineer who installs your boiler will need to register the boiler with the manufacturer. This is essential for you to make sure your product’s warranty is valid, otherwise you may not be liable for repairs/maintenance/replacement in the case of any issues.

Choosing The Right Industrial Heating Engineer

Finding the right installation company for your business is essential to making sure that things run smoothly and you have assistance available to you just in case of emergency situations. Do your research before committing to a company! Try calling different installation companies and getting a range of quotes so that you can gauge the price range of a replacement and what additional services they can offer to you. Also, ask fellow businesses for recommendations. You may know people in a similar industry who can recommend a reliable and secure installation company to carry out your boiler replacement.

Caledonian Heating: Industrial Heating And Plumbing

Finding a dependable installation service for your industrial boiler is vital to keeping your commercial business up and running. Here at Caledonian Heating & Plumbing Ltd, we pride ourselves on carrying out seamless and professional boiler replacements and repairs. Our clients come first, and we offer an extensive range of client services designed to cater to all of our customer’s individual requirements.

You can read more about what we do and how we can help you on our website.

Alternatively, for more information about our commercial heating services or commercial boiler options, feel free to get in touch with our team today! We will be happy to help you and answer any questions you may have.