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How do you tell if there is a crack in the broiler

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[Deleted User] Posts: 12
in THE MAIN WALL
> Thanks for the info.<BR>
> <BR>
> I am in Detroit and still <BR>
> have a month on my home warranty so will hope <BR>
> that they will cover this. <BR>
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I can't speak for all Home Warranty companies, but the policy that came with our house specifically restricted repairs to boilers, boiler accessories, radiators and radiator piping to $500.

Since we were purchasing a home with with and older boiler and original 1923 piping, we tried to find a different warranty with a better policy. We didn't find anything better. We even tried to negotiate changes to the policy with no luck. Forced air furnaces were covered much more fairly.

Hopefully you have a better company to deal with...

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  • Bob Scott_3
    Bob Scott_3 Member Posts: 4
    How to tell if there is a crack in the boiler

    How do you tell if there is a crack in the boiler?

    My gas usage is very high and somebody said that is there is a lot of smoke coming out of the chimney that this is an indication since I use natual gas.
  • Steamhead (in transit)
    Steamhead (in transit) Member Posts: 6,688
    Is the smoke

    white in color? If so, you probaby have a leak.

    Is this a steam or hot-water system?

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  • Bob Scott_3
    Bob Scott_3 Member Posts: 4
    Crack in the boiler

    Yes the smoke is white.
  • Steamhead (in transit)
    Steamhead (in transit) Member Posts: 6,688
    Moment of silence.......

    for that boiler. Try the Find a Professional page of this site to locate someone who can help you. If you're in the Baltimore area, contact me.

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  • Bob Scott_3
    Bob Scott_3 Member Posts: 4
    Not good

    Thanks for the info.

    I am in Detroit and still have a month on my home warranty so will hope that they will cover this.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    hope the warranty

    Hope the warranty will covers the boiler replacment. But make sure the replacement company is a REAL boiler pro, not just anybody that will do the cheapest job hired by the warranty company...I've walked away from job when they want it done the cheapest, not the correct way..
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,231
    fill it with a green glycol solution...

    if the smoke is green...cha...there it is.
  • David Sutton_6
    David Sutton_6 Member Posts: 1,079
    They were electing a new pope yesterday

    Got to the house and there were icecles haning down from the chimney you could barely see the roof thru the steam, found a fist size hole in the boiler, boiler was rated for 450 sq ft house needed 270.....


    David
  • jackchips_2
    jackchips_2 Member Posts: 1,337
    Nice to

    see you and the house have warmed up Weez.

    So, what color was that beer?

    :-)

    Jack
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    invite

    a crack addict to have a look. raelly bad I know. J.Lockard
  • Ken D.
    Ken D. Member Posts: 836
    Crack

    Dunno, Lift it's T-Shirt? (Sorry, couldn't resist) You could isolate and pressure check the system and/or remove all access doors and panels and visually inspect.
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