Your boiler should never leak water. If you notice water underneath your boiler, you likely have a leak. It is important to understand that some leaks in a boiler can be repaired, but not every leak. If the leak is in a part of the boiler that is not repairable, replacing your boiler is the only option available to you.

As the boiler releases steam into your home, or as you use the hot water a boiler created, you should not smell anything. Unfortunately, however, you may smell bad scents if something is wrong with your unit. In many cases, scents are tied to the end of a boiler’s lifespan and may be indicative that your unit needs to be replaced.

As your unit ages, it naturally loses some of its energy efficiency. When this occurs, you may notice your energy bills increase as you run the boiler. If you notice a large jump in your bill, your unit might be running longer than it should be to heat your home. This is a sign your unit is struggling and replacement should be right around the corner.

Some noises coming from a boiler can be indicative of a boiler that needs repairs. In other cases, strange noises coming from your boiler may indicate that your unit is at the end of its lifespan. As a general rule of thumb, if your boiler is older than 10 years old and you start to hear strange sounds, you might want to strongly consider replacing the unit.

The final sign that it may be time to replace your boiler is that the boiler is no longer producing hot water. If the unit cannot heat water, it cannot heat your home and therefore should be replaced.

Newer boilers are more efficient than older models. When you replace your old unit, you get a newer model that can help to reduce your energy consumption, and in turn, your energy expenses.

A newer boiler brings along cost savings with it. As was mentioned above, you can save money on the utility costs associated with running your boiler. Newer boilers also do not require repairs, so you may save money on repair costs as well.

With an older boiler, you may notice hot and cold spots in your home. Older boilers may not always heat consistently, especially as they near the end of their lifespans. When you get a new furnace, it will heat evenly, ensuring every spot in your home is as equally warm as the next.

Older boilers make a humming sound when they operate. While it may not be annoying or obnoxious, you can hear it. Newer models are designed to be quieter, which may mean that you do not even hear the unit operating, depending on which model you select.

The final benefit of installing a new boiler is that a new model is reliable. You do not have to worry about the unit dying or not heating your home. You know that it will function for many winters to come.