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Boilers / Boiler Maintenance

Boiler MaintenanceAnnual servicing that keeps your boiler safe, quiet and efficient — the way it was designed to run.

What's Included

A proper annual service.

A boiler tune-up is more than a quick visual check. Every visit follows a consistent checklist so nothing important gets skipped.

Safety inspection

Venting, gas connections, controls and safety devices reviewed end to end.

Combustion analysis

Combustion tuned and verified with instruments — not by eye or guesswork.

Pressure checks

System pressure, fill valves and pressure-relief devices confirmed to be operating correctly.

Expansion tank check

Expansion tank charge and function verified — a common source of pressure problems when neglected.

Water quality review

System water assessed for signs of corrosion, sludge or oxygen ingress.

Cleaning of key components

Burner, ignitor, flame sensor and heat exchanger cleaned where appropriate.

Controls check

Thermostats, outdoor reset, zone valves and circulators tested in operation.

Written report

A plain-language summary of what we found, what we did and anything to keep an eye on.

Why It Matters

Small habits, big difference.

Annual servicing is the single most cost-effective thing you can do for a boiler — for efficiency, safety and long-term reliability.

Better efficiency

A properly tuned boiler burns fuel more completely — quieter, cleaner and less expensive to run.

Safer operation

Combustion, venting and safety devices verified annually so nothing quietly drifts out of spec.

Fewer breakdowns

Many mid-winter no-heat calls trace back to something a seasonal tune-up would have caught early.

Protects your investment

Regular maintenance is often required by manufacturer warranties and helps a boiler reach its full service life.

Recommended Schedule

How often, and when.

For most homes, a proper annual service is enough to keep a boiler running cleanly. Some situations call for a second visit.

Annually

A full boiler tune-up once a year — ideally before heating season begins.

As needed

Extra visits if the system starts behaving differently — noise, pressure changes, lockouts or reduced heat.

After any major work

A follow-up check after significant repairs to confirm the system is running cleanly again.

ProperCare

Maintenance made effortless.

ProperCare is our maintenance membership. It's the easiest way to keep your boiler serviced properly, year after year — without having to think about it.

Annual tune-up included

Your boiler maintenance visit is part of the membership — booked and looked after for you.

Priority scheduling

Members are moved to the front of the queue when something needs attention.

One team, year after year

A consistent relationship with technicians who already know your system.

Long-term care

Small issues caught early, before they become expensive ones.

Why Homeowners Choose Proper HVAC

Maintenance done properly.

  • Hydronic-literate technicians

    Comfortable with condensing, combi, radiator, baseboard and radiant systems.

  • Clear communication

    You'll know what we found, what we did and anything worth watching.

  • Careful workmanship

    Cleaning done properly and combustion verified before we leave.

  • No upsell pressure

    If nothing else needs attention, we say so.

— FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What Toronto homeowners ask us most often about boiler maintenance.

Still not sure? Contact us and we'll help you decide the right next step.

Once a year, for most homes. Modern condensing and combi boilers in particular benefit significantly from annual servicing — combustion analysis, water chemistry and controls all drift over time and are best kept in check.

Late summer or early autumn, before heating season begins. That timing means any issues can be addressed before you actually need the system, and you're not competing with mid-winter no-heat calls for a booking.

A safety inspection, combustion analysis, pressure and expansion tank checks, water quality review, cleaning of key components, controls verification and a written report of what we found.

It won't eliminate every possible failure, but it dramatically reduces preventable ones. Many mid-winter no-heat calls we respond to trace back to something a seasonal tune-up would have caught early.

Yes. Modern high-efficiency condensing boilers, combi boilers, cast iron boilers and mid-efficiency units are all in scope. Our technicians are comfortable across the range.

Yes. Maintenance includes the whole hydronic loop where relevant — pumps, zone valves, air separators, expansion tank and the distribution out to your radiators and baseboards.

Yes. ProperCare includes your annual boiler tune-up along with priority scheduling and ongoing care. It's the easiest way to keep maintenance from becoming something you have to remember.

Proper HVAC provides boiler maintenance for homeowners throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville and Brampton.

— Get Started

Book Your Boiler Tune-Up.

Book a single visit, join ProperCare so it's handled every year, or ask us about financing for a larger project.

Or call 416-580-HEAT (4328)