Boiler repair is the work of finding why a boiler is not making heat, holding pressure or running quietly, and fixing the parts that fail. Boilers heat water or make steam and send it through pipes to radiators or baseboards, which is why many older homes still rely on them. Our line at (855) 575-2890 is open 24/7.
Tell us on the first call what kind of boiler you have, how old it is and what fuel it burns. Boilers vary a lot, and we would rather say plainly whether we can take the job than send a plumber who cannot finish it.
A boiler that stops in winter is urgent for the people in the house. If there is any gas smell, leave first and read the safety section below before you call anyone.
Gas smell or carbon monoxide: do this before you call
If you smell gas near the boiler, do not touch switches or the phone inside. Leave the building, then call 911 and the gas utility emergency number printed on your bill. Wait for them to clear the building before you call a plumber.
Carbon monoxide is odorless, so a working CO alarm on each floor matters most in homes with fuel-burning heat. If an alarm sounds or anyone feels dizzy or sick with a headache, get everyone outside and call 911. Do not use the boiler again until it has been checked.
Older homes, older boilers
The City of Sidney's plan for the community, written around 2016, estimated that roughly 30 percent or more of the housing stock was built before 1950. Homes from that era often have hot-water or steam heat with cast iron radiators, and some of those systems have been in place for generations.
That has a practical meaning for you. Parts for older boilers can be hard to find, piping may be galvanized or cast iron, and a repair may turn into a question of whether replacement makes more sense. We lay out both options before work starts.
Common boiler faults in plain terms
No heat at all
A tripped switch, no fuel, a failed circulator pump or a tripped safety control can all stop the boiler. We check the simple causes first.
Pressure too low or too high
A hot-water boiler runs in a narrow pressure range. A leak lowers it, and a stuck fill valve or a waterlogged expansion tank can raise it.
Leaks at the boiler or pipes
Water on the floor may come from a relief valve, a fitting or a corroded section. Switch off the boiler if the leak is active.
Short cycling
The boiler turns on and off over and over. Common causes are an oversized unit, a bad thermostat or a flue problem.
Banging, knocking or gurgling
Trapped air, mineral buildup or low water can cause noise. In steam systems, uneven pitch in the pipes can cause hammering.
Tell us the boiler type and call. A plumber answers at any hour.
Hot-water boiler or steam boiler
Knowing which type you have speeds up the first call and the repair.
Hot-water boiler
- Sends heated water through pipes to radiators or baseboards.
- Runs under moderate pressure, which you can read on a gauge.
- A circulator pump moves the water around the loop.
- Faults often involve pressure, air or the pump.
Steam boiler
- Boils water in the boiler and sends steam up to radiators.
- Uses a sight glass to show the water level.
- Needs regular attention to water level and low-water cutoff.
- Faults often involve the water level, vents or hammering pipes.
What to tell us when you call
Say what type it is
Hot water or steam, the fuel it burns, and about how old it is, if you know.
Describe what you see
No heat, a leak, a pressure number, a noise or an error light. Short and specific is best.
We tell you our scope
We tell you on that call whether we can take the job or whether a heating specialist suits it better.
Diagnose, then price
You hear the cause and the price before any part is replaced.
What affects the cost of boiler repair
We cannot quote a boiler repair by phone, since the fault, the age and the access all change the work. We give a clear price after we diagnose, before work starts.
Insurance often treats a sudden boiler failure or burst pipe differently from wear over years, so keep photos and receipts and ask your insurer what applies.
Why a winter no-heat call is urgent
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals list the January average low at the Sidney station as 17.9 F. At those temperatures, a house with no heat cools quickly, and a pipe in an unheated space may freeze if the heat stays off for long. Keep cabinet doors open under sinks on exterior walls and use space heaters carefully until we arrive.
This page keeps a standard title because boiler faults vary in urgency, but a no-heat call in winter should be reported right away, and our line takes calls at night and on weekends.
Related plumbing around the boiler
Many homes with a boiler also use it for hot water through a coil. If the hot water faucets run cold, a water heater repair visit may sort out whether the boiler or a separate tank is at fault.
A burst pipe in a frozen wall is a different problem from a boiler fault, and our burst pipe repair service covers it. If a hidden leak keeps dropping boiler pressure, leak detection can find it, and we serve Fort Loramie and other nearby villages too.
Common questions
Do you repair steam boilers as well as hot-water boilers?
Tell us the type on the first call. We diagnose both kinds of boiler, and we will say plainly if a particular unit is better handled by a heating specialist. That saves you a wasted visit.
Why is the pressure on my boiler too low?
A leak somewhere in the system is the common reason, though a failed fill valve or a recent bleeding of radiators can also lower it. Add water only as the boiler's manual directs, and call if the pressure keeps dropping.
Is a banging boiler dangerous?
Usually it signals trapped air, buildup or low water rather than danger. Still, a steam system with hammering pipes or low water can damage the boiler, so shut it down and call if it persists.
What should I do if I smell gas near the boiler?
Leave the building without touching switches. Once outside, call 911 and the gas utility emergency number printed on your bill. Do not call a plumber until the utility says the building is safe.
Should I repair or replace an old boiler?
If the main body is sound and parts are available, repair often makes sense. If the boiler leaks from its body, short cycles repeatedly or keeps failing, replacement may be better. We explain both before work starts.
Do you take no-heat calls at night or on weekends?
Our phone line is open 24/7. A no-heat call in winter is treated as urgent, and we schedule it as soon as a plumber is free, including evenings and weekends.