Boiler Repair Service in Farmington Hills, MI

Common boiler problems include:

• Low boiler pressure
• Leaks or drips
• Banging and whistling sounds (often called kettling)
• Faulty pilot light
• Frozen condensate pipe
• Inaccurate thermostat

A trained boiler technician can help you diagnose and resolve these issues.

Your boiler needs professional attention if you notice:

• Banging, gurgling, or whistling sounds
• Leaking water
• Pressure loss
• No heat or hot water
• The pilot light is burning yellow or orange, or it keeps going out
• Smoke or sulfurous smells coming from the boiler
• Frequent unexpected shutdowns
• Unusually high energy bills

The heat exchanger is the most expensive part to replace on a boiler. This is in part because the component itself costs more than most. It also requires a significant amount of labor and expertise to replace.

Most techs recommend replacing the entire boiler rather than repairing the heat exchanger. The repair price is high enough that it’s almost always more cost-effective in the long run to replace.

Repairing a boiler is usually cheaper, but that doesn’t mean it’s more cost-effective. Most repairs on boilers that are under 10 years old aren’t severe enough to warrant a replacement.

However, when the repairs cost more than 50% of a new installation on an older unit, we usually recommend the upgrade. You’ll get more use out of it long-term.