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Maximizing Boiler Lifespan and Efficiency: The Essential Guide to Proper Maintenance and Upkeep for Industrial and Commercial Boilers As a boiler service company, one of the most common questions we get asked is whether a boiler can last for 30 years. The answer is yes, a boiler can last for 30 years or even more,…

Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Boilers: Is California’s 2035 Deadline a pipe dream or the Future of Industry? Lets dive in to how this ban affects commercial and industrial boiler operations throughout California. Introduction As of right now, the 2035 combustion ban applies only to automobiles. But, the proposed combustion ban in California signals future significant…

Do you have a comprehensive maintenance plan for your high pressure steam boilers and related equipment? Are you doing everything you can to ensure maximum efficiency and lifespan of your high pressure steam boilers and related equipment? Read on to see if your maintenance plan is covering all the bases. And if your current plan is falling short, learn what you can do about it. This article explains each of the recommended Preventative Maintenance Intervals for High-Pressure Steam Boilers and Related Equipment.

An important part of maintaining your critical infrastructure is ensuring you have parts on hand in the event of an unexpected failure of your critical equipment. Having spare parts for your boiler’s mission critical components is a great way to avoid costly downtime when something fails. You will also potentially save money on emergency calls, expedited shipping, and extended unplanned downtime. But, what parts should you keep on hand and how many do you need? In this article we break down 23 key boiler spare parts and suggested quantities every boiler operator should consider keeping on hand.

The most effective way to ensure the continuous, efficient operation of your equipment is to put eyes on it regularly. Therefore, we have created this guide to facilitate daily and weekly visual inspections. Regular visual inspections combined with adherence to a regular preventative maintenance plan will help to keep your equipment in optimal condition. These daily and weekly checks do not replace regular preventative maintenance appointments. Rather, utilize these checks as a supplement to your regularly scheduled preventative maintenance. By using this checklist, you have the opportunity to catch potential issues as early as possible. Identifying potential issues early and resolving them promptly will save you time, money and headaches down the road.

Most staffs these days are overwhelmed and stretched in so many different directions that it can be easy to overlook things that are not “on fire”. Little problems that are easily fixed can quickly become large expensive problems that cost you money, time and more. As steam boiler maintenance and repair experts we have seen it all. A little leak or crack or debris seems like no big deal. There are too many other important issues that require immediate attention. But then that little crack or leak or debris turns into a big crack or a giant leak or any number of issues that can cause catastrophic equipment failures and lead to unplanned downtime, emergency overtime, and expensive equipment purchases. We have good news though... Most of these emergencies can be avoided if you follow these 3 critical Steam Boiler Maintenance tips.

In case you missed it, we have compiled a recap of our dispatch snapshots from August 2022. Each week we select approximately 10 +/- work orders to highlight on our website. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The current dispatch summary is displayed directly below the main image on our home page. This post lists…

Powerhouse Combustion & Mechanical Corporation (Powerhouse), has partnered with Victory Energy Operations (Victory Energy), a top-of-the-line boiler manufacturer, to provide best in class boiler products and services to clients throughout California. he field expertise and service reputation of the Powerhouse team, combined with the engineering and manufacturing expertise of the Victory Energy team, provides a boiler product, equipment installation, and on-going service experience that is unparalleled in the industry.

In case you missed it, here is a recap of our dispatch snapshot summaries from October 2021. Each week we select approximately 10 +/- work orders to highlight on our website www.powerhouse-combustion.com. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The weekly dispatch summary is on our homepage. It can be found directly below the main image.…

In case you missed it, here is a recap of our dispatch snapshot summaries from September 2021. Each week we select approximately 10 +/- work orders to highlight on our website. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The weekly dispatch summary is on our homepage. It can be found directly below the main image. This…

In case you missed it, here is a recap of our dispatch snapshot summaries from August 2021. Each week we select approximately 10 +/- work orders to highlight on our website. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The weekly dispatch summary is on our homepage. It can be found directly below the main image. This…

In case you missed it, here is a recap of our dispatch snapshot summaries from July 2021. Each week we select approximately 10 +/- work orders to highlight on our website. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The weekly dispatch summary is on our homepage. It can be found directly below the main image. This…

We are looking for a new Parts Department Coordinator! Job Description: This is a Full Time position with growth opportunities for the right candidate. Duties include but not limited to: Driving Flat Bed Ordering & Parts Delivery Warehouse Inventory Supporting field servicemen with job materials Advancement opportunities Requirements: Must have clean driving record. No DUI’s,…

In case you missed it, here is a recap of all our dispatch snapshot summaries from June 2021. Each week we select approximately 10 +/- work orders to highlight on our website. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The weekly dispatch summary is on our homepage. It can be found directly below the main image.…

About Boilers Part 2: Components of a Boiler In our last article we discussed the definition of a boiler. Now let’s go a little further in depth. This article defines the basic components of a commercial or industrial boiler. Components can vary between boilers based on the specific pieces of equipment and functions. Therefore, this…

In case you missed it, here is a recap of all our dispatch snapshot summaries from May 2021. Each week we select approximately 10 work orders to highlight on our website. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The weekly dispatch summary is on our homepage. It can be found directly below the main image. This…

About Boilers Series: #1. What is a Boiler? What is a boiler? Let’s look at a few definitions from around the internet: The ABMA (American Boiler Manufacturers Association) definition of a boiler is: What is a Boiler?A pressure vessel that provides a heat transfer surface (generally a set of tubes) between the combustion products and…

In case you missed it, here is a recap of all our dispatch summaries from April 2021. Each week we select approximately 10 work orders to highlight on our website. The dispatch snapshot is updated weekly. The weekly dispatch summary is on our homepage. It can be found directly below the main image. This post…

Choosing the most qualified commercial boiler repair company can be a daunting process. Many times, these decisions need to be made rather quickly. But how? Every company basically says they can do the same thing. So how do you really know? Here are 10 quick tips to ensure you are making the best choice for…

Choosing the most qualified commercial/industrial boiler repair service can be a daunting process. Many times, these decisions need to be made rather quickly. But how? Every company basically says they can do the same thing. So how do you really know? Here are 10 quick tips to ensure you are making the best choice for…

Boiler Service Technicians and Mechanics needed! We are growing. Powerhouse Combustion is hiring. We are always searching for Boiler Service Technicians and Mechanics. Are you mechanically inclined? Or, are you looking for a recession and pandemic proof career? Then, you should check this out! Both entry level and highly skilled applicants are welcome to apply.…

Happy New Year! We are still open for business and available for 24/7 boiler service. Our service team is taking all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Some of the safety precautions include: Daily temperature checks for all service technicians Mandatory PPE for all service technicians including masks and gloves Social distancing plan…

To our valued customers, The Governor has issued Executive Order N-33-20, effective 12:00 AM 3/20/2020, which orders all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors (Essential critical infrastructure workers). Californian’s working in…