Have you been starting up your boiler only for it to turn itself off again? This could be a sign of an underlying issue that you might be able to fix on your own or one that may require you to call a technician to your Egg Harbor Township, NJ, home for professional assistance. Here are the top explanations as to why your boiler short cycles or keeps turning off.
A Broken Thermostat
A broken thermostat will not detect the water temperature. Therefore, it assumes that the water has reached the ideal temperature, shutting itself off to prevent overheating. If that’s the case, a technician would need to replace the thermostat.
Restricted Water Flow
Issues like a broken pump could restrict water flow. And since your boiler comes with built-in safety mechanisms, it shuts down to avoid overheating. If the problem is air in the system, a quick fix would be bleeding the radiators.
In case of a broken pump, you will need the help of a professional to repair it. It could also be a closed or broken valve. A technician will need to reopen the valve or replace it if it’s broken.
Low Water Pressure
Another probable cause of your boiler short cycling is low pressure, which could result from a leak in the boiler or elsewhere in your Egg Harbor Township home. Have a professional fix the leak, bleed the system and get it re-started.
An Oversized Boiler
If your boiler is too big, its ability to produce steam will outdo the system’s ability to condense the steam. That disparity causes the system to short cycle. Alternatively, the boiler could be appropriately sized but overfired, which can lead to the production of too much steam within a short time.
Having a boiler that keeps going off can be frustrating. You can always rely on our professional HVAC company to unearth the problem and provide a lasting solution. Contact our team at Jenkins and Sons Plumbing & Heating for all your water heating services today!
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