There are numerous factors that can cause a boiler to fail. The problem could be as simple as a thermostat change or as complex as valves, the diaphragm in the expansion tank, airlocks, and other potential reasons.

It is certainly possible to convert a gas water heater to an electric water heater. Doing so may involve changes to the electrical system as well as the plumbing. Its recommended to speak to your Toronto boiler technician 

When it comes to boiler repairs, the heat exchanger is typically associated with significant costs. In Toronto, the average price of replacing a heat exchanger is from $500 to $2500. However, the real cost will be determined by a variety of factors, including the cost of the spare part and the intricacy of the replacement process. We suggest considering new unit replacement, if the repair estimate is more than half the price of new unit.

Boiler life expectancy is usually around twenty five years, and so it can be necessary to take into account both long-term energy and upkeep expenses alongside with original cost whenever purchasing or retrofitting a boiler.

Energy expenses for a brand new high-efficiency boiler can easily end up being up to forty percent lower compared to a traditional boiler. If you factor this over 25 years then you are looking at some amazing saving. In a lot of situations, simply retrofitting an existing boiler may increase efficiency by something like 20 percent or even more.

Natural gas and oil are the majority of typical energy sources utilized in boilers but Propane, electricity, coal and biomass are also used. Electric powered boilers are normally located wherever combustion boiler fire threats present safety risks and where it is essential to decrease air pollution.