As we enter the month of November, we are already starting to feel a chill in the air! Massachusetts residents and business owners are encouraged to start winterizing their homes and place of business. While we realize that sealing up windows and cleaning out our furnaces are both top priorities, sometimes we forget a thing or two. One very important piece of machinery to get ready for winter is our boilers! To make sure we are prepared, it is best to have them inspected and covered with boiler and machinery insurance.

Here are a few other tips to prepare our boilers for winter, as well:

-Open up your boiler and clean both sides: the fireside and the waterside.

-Check out all safety features and make sure they are working correctly. This may include checking flame safeguard tests and leak tests.

-Check the low water cutoff and make sure it is clean.

-Clear out the dusts and dirt that accumulate in your boiler for the most efficiency.

If you are not comfortable inspecting your boiler, you can always call a professional! When it comes to protection, it is also best to call a professional; an insurance professional, that is! Our boiler and machinery insurance is there to make sure you are covered if something goes wrong. During the cold winter months, the last thing you need is a busted boiler. This policy is specifically designed to cover pricey repairs or even replacement costs. Without protection, you may not be able to replace your broken boiler as quickly as you would like- and your building will get cold pretty fast!