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Boiler Maintenance & Tune-ups

Fast diagnostics • Honest options • Locally Owned-Serving Des Moines Metro & surrounding communities

GEM Heating & Cooling provides boiler maintenance and tune-ups across the Des Moines Metro & surrounding communities. If your boiler is short-cycling, losing pressure, making kettling noises, or your heat isn’t even, our team will inspect the system, clean key components where accessible, and confirm safe, efficient operation. We service a wide range of hydronic systems—including radiator and baseboard heat—for both residential homes and light commercial spaces, and we’ll give you clear findings and straightforward recommendations.

Common Boiler Maintenance Calls

  • Annual boiler tune-up before winter

  • Boiler losing pressure / frequent refills

  • Kettling / banging noises

  • Uneven heat (radiators/baseboards not heating evenly)

  • Short-cycling (turning on/off too often)

  • Pilot/ignition issues (gas boilers)

  • Air in the system / frequent bleeding needed

  • Circulator pump or zone issues showing up intermittently

What's Included in a Boiler Tune-up

  • Safety inspection + combustion/venting basics (as applicable)

  • Inspect heat exchanger sections (as accessible)

  • Check gas valve/ignition components (gas boilers)

  • Clean/brush accessible burners (gas boilers) as needed

  • Clean flame sensor / ignition sensor (as applicable)

  • Inspect/clean condensate trap & drain (condensing boilers, as applicable)

  • Check circulator pump operation + listen for bearing noise

  • Verify expansion tank function + system pressure

  • Check relief valve, auto-fill valve, and leaks

  • Verify zones/controls/thermostats (as applicable)

  • Bleed/purge air from system where accessible (as needed)

  • Confirm temperature rise / hydronic performance basics

  • Review findings + simple next-step recommendations

Our Boiler Maintenance Process

1. Inspect & test — We verify safe operation, pressure, and key performance points.

2. Clean & tune — We clean accessible components, tighten connections, and adjust settings as needed.

3. Verify & review — We confirm consistent heat and walk you through what we found.

Ready for fast Boiler Maintenance? Book online or call to schedule.

Maintenance Plan Option

Stay ahead of breakdowns with two seasonal visits per year, priority scheduling, and service discounts.

Boiler Maintenance & Tune-up FAQs

How often should a boiler be serviced?

Most boilers should be checked annually—ideally before heating season.

Does boiler maintenance include cleaning?

Yes—when accessible, we clean key components (like burners/sensors on gas boilers) and clear debris that can affect reliability.

Do you service radiator and baseboard systems?

Yes—we service hydronic systems including radiators and baseboard heat.

My boiler is losing pressure—can maintenance help?

Sometimes. We’ll check for leaks, expansion tank issues, and pressure/auto-fill problems and recommend the right fix.

Is boiler maintenance worth it?

Usually, yes. It helps reduce breakdown risk and can catch small issues before peak season.

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