Boiler Repair in Atlanta, GA: Hot Water & Steam Heat

Looking for Boiler Repair in Atlanta? Most Atlanta houses use forced-air heat, so a boiler is a less common system here, but you will find them in some older intown houses, converted buildings, apartment buildings and commercial spaces that heat with hot water or steam through radiators and baseboards. When a boiler fails on a cold night, there is no hot air to fall back on. Pure Air Atlanta repairs boilers and the heating systems attached to them.

Signs your boiler needs repair

• No heat, or radiators and baseboards that stay cold
• No hot water, or water that is only lukewarm
• The boiler will not start, keeps shutting off or shows an error
• Low pressure, or water around the base of the boiler
• Banging, kettling or gurgling noises
• Rust, soot or discolored water
• Higher fuel bills with no change in use

Common boiler problems

• Ignition and pilot failures. The boiler will not fire or shuts off after starting.
• Pressure and leaks. Low pressure often means a leak somewhere in the system.
• Circulator pumps and zone valves. A failed pump or valve leaves some rooms cold.
• Air in the system. Trapped air stops radiators from heating and causes noise.
• Sediment and scale. Buildup on the heat exchanger reduces efficiency and can cause noise.
• Thermostats, controls and venting. Faulty controls or blocked venting can stop the boiler or make it unsafe.

Safety first

If you smell gas, leave the building and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Do not use switches or flames. Keep working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of a building with a combustion heating system, and do not ignore a boiler that smells, soots or trips on safety limits.

Boilers and Georgia law

Georgia requires boilers and pressure vessels to be inspected regularly, with certain exemptions, and the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner handles those inspections. See the state's page on boiler and pressure vessel inspections. If you own a commercial or multifamily building, ask us about the paperwork when you book.

Boilers in older Atlanta buildings

Boilers show up most often in older buildings, such as converted lofts and mid-century apartment buildings in Downtown Atlanta, Midtown and Old Fourth Ward, and in some older houses in Inman Park and Grant Park. If you are thinking about moving to another system, read our guide to heat pump versus furnace, and see our furnace replacement page for the forced-air route.

Boiler Repair in Atlanta neighborhoods

We serve the intown neighborhoods listed on our Atlanta neighborhoods page, including Downtown Atlanta, Midtown, Inman Park, Grant Park and Virginia-Highland. Browse all areas we serve, read what customers say, or learn about our company.

Related HVAC services

• Furnace repair
• Furnace replacement
• Furnace cleaning
• Furnace maintenance and tune-up
• Heat pump versus furnace guide
• AC maintenance

Boiler Repair FAQ

Why is my boiler not heating?

Common causes are a failed ignition, low pressure, a failed circulator pump, a faulty thermostat, or air in the system. A technician can find which one it is.

Do you repair steam and hot water boilers?

Tell us the type, brand and fuel when you call, and we will confirm.

How often should a boiler be serviced?

An annual inspection before the heating season is common practice, and commercial boilers also have state inspection requirements.

Should I repair or replace an old boiler?

Age, the cost of the repair and the condition of the heat exchanger decide it. We explain the choice after the diagnosis.

How much does boiler repair cost?

The price depends on the fault, the parts and the access. Our pricing page explains how we quote.