If you have a boiler in your home, you might love using it as a heating source for your home and family. To keep it operating as it is supposed to, however, you do have to add water to it every now and then. Your owner's manual or HVAC professional can provide you with additional guidance as to how often you should be adding more water to your boiler, but you should remember a few things when you do so.

1. Let the Air Out

First of all, you should make sure that you let all of the air out before you add any more water. This can be done by opening up the valve for a few minutes before adding anything. Letting air out allows your to fill up your boiler to full capacity and helps prevent any pressure issues.

2. Drain the Old Water

You should also get rid of any old water that is inside your boiler right now. If you leave your old water in your boiler, then you have to worry about mineral deposits and other contaminants in the water clogging up your boiler or causing rust, which can lead to serious repair issues if you aren't careful. Just make sure that you remember to close the valve after filling up your boiler, or you could have a big mess on your hands.

3. Make Sure to Shut Off the Power

Before you add water to your boiler, you will need to shut off the power. There should be a power switch on your boiler, or you can flip the breaker so that there is no power to your unit. Your boiler should have safety features in place to help keep you safe, but you can never be too careful when it comes to potential electrical or gas fires that can come from the various components of your boiler getting wet during the refilling process.

It is important to drain the water from your boiler and replace it with new water as directed in your owner's manual or by your HVAC professional if you want to keep your unit running as it is supposed to be. However, you should remember these steps if you want to get optimal results and if you want to avoid any accidents. If you need help refilling your boiler or if you notice any problems with your unit during this process, it's important to call a boiler professional like Rickett Industrial Environmental Systems.