How to Take a Proactive Approach to Commercial Boiler Maintenance

They say that prevention is better than the cure. When it comes to commercial boiler maintenance, we certainly agree. Taking a proactive approach to boiler maintenance effectively means preventing major problems.

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how to achieve that, and discuss the benefits of doing so.

Proactive vs reactive approach

For those who haven’t considered the different approaches to boiler maintenance, the reactive approach involves simply reacting to problems with your boiler as and when they occur. It might seem like the easier option, as you don’t have to do anything until something goes wrong.

On the other hand, the proactive approach requires you to actively keep your boiler at its best. Sounds taxing, right? Not really. A proactive approach to commercial boiler maintenance can be achieved by taking a couple of simple steps:

Regular servicing

Servicing is the cornerstone of a proactive approach to commercial boiler maintenance. Recommended at least once a year, a professional boiler service will make sure everything is running smoothly with your boiler – and flag up anything that needs to be repaired.

Repairing small issues

While some small repairs might be included in your annual service, others will be recommended by the contractor servicing your commercial boiler. When small issues are raised, it’s important that you don’t ignore them.

Replacement when needed

Finally, there will come a time when your boiler is reaching the end of its lifespan. Rather than letting repairs become more frequent or waiting for a complete breakdown, you can be proactive by getting your boiler replaced with a modern, energy-efficient model.

Benefits of proactive boiler maintenance

A proactive approach will keep your commercial boiler well maintained all year round. With that comes a number of clear benefits:

Less disruption

Being proactive with your boiler means a vastly reduced chance of unexpected problems, including breakdowns or inadequate performance. That translates to less disruption for your commercial premises, as well as reducing hassle for you as a business owner or site manager. The end result is a lot more peace of mind going forward, so you and your team can focus on what you do best.

Energy efficiency

Regular servicing and maintenance will make sure your boiler is at its best, which allows it to provide the heating and hot water you need, whilst also using the least amount of energy. This energy-efficiency will see your energy bills kept at a minimum and your company made as green as possible.

Longer lifespan

The benefits of proactive commercial boiler maintenance aren’t just short term. That’s because there’s far less chance of small issues manifesting and developing with your boiler, which will extend its lifespan in the long run. That’s another few years out of your investment, and a bit of extra time before you need a replacement.

Professional maintenance for your commercial boiler

Ready to get proactive with your commercial boiler? It’s much easier than it sounds. COA Services can take care of all your servicing and maintenance needs to keep your boiler in tip top condition. Operating across Leeds and Harrogate since 2007, we have over 14 years’ experience installing, servicing and repairing boilers for businesses just like yours.

Give us a call on 01423 408 336 to arrange a site visit and no obligation quote.