How Boiler Treatment Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

There are so many varied ways that we use water throughout the course of a single day, that it’s easy to forget just how many different sources we tap into on a regular basis. From the water we drink to the water that comes through the different taps in our home, and the water that feeds our boiler, each system has its own specific needs with regard to maintenance, ensuring that the water is safe, clean, and balanced.

One area that raises concerns among homeowners and property managers is the boiler – that is, making sure that the water they feed into their boiler helps it to operate smoothly and efficiently, to minimise the risk of damage and degradation. But how can a homeowner or property manager take control of this water quality and ensure it’s clean enough to protect their boiler?

Well, that’s where professional boiler water treatment services come in handy.

What is a Boiler Water Treatment Service?

The main aim of boiler water treatment is to ensure the smooth operation and performance of a boiler. By mitigating the risks caused by different water-based issues.

Of course, to understand the benefits of this treatment, you first need to understand what happens without it – meaning that a better question to ask is ‘Why is boiler water treatment necessary?’

When the water in your boiler is left untreated, it can cause all manner of issues including corrosion which impacts the structure of the system, scale which increases energy consumption and leads to overheating, and health risks linked to microbial growth in the system.

Here’s how companies like Lubron work to reduce these risks and keep your boiler in top condition…

The Process of Boiler Water Treatment and Its Benefits

The process of treating boiler water can be carried out externally or internally – that is, purifying water once it has been removed from the boiler or treating it while it’s inside the boiler. The treatment itself starts with a water analysis, followed by the application of chemicals in the water to reduce all the aforementioned risks, and a thorough cleaning of the system the water flows through – to remove sludge, scale, and other build-up.

The Impact of Treatment on Boiler Efficiency and Running Costs

We have touched on the benefits of boiler water treatment throughout this beginner’s guide, but one thing we haven’t given much information on is the efficiency – both operationally and financially – of a treated system.

When a boiler is treated and effectively maintained, it facilitates smooth operations which warm your surroundings efficiently and with minimal heating costs. Far from fighting through build-ups and accumulated scale inside the system, a clean system supports the transfer of heat and protects the boiler system’s structure and stability.

When your boiler is working well, it heats your home and water store and holds that heat, therefore reducing the constant need to reheat water and spend more on heating energy.

Suffice it to say, a boiler water treatment service is well worth the investment