How do I get more hot water from my boiler?

Tempering Valve: If your current water heater is fairly new, well insulated, and in good condition, adding a tempering valve (aka. mixing valve) to your water heater can soup up your hot water capacity. After the device is installed, the water temperature in the tank can be increased well above the normal setting.

What should the hot water temp be in a Weil McLain boiler?

For systems that use coils to heat domestic hot water, the high limit setting is 210°F and the low limit setting 140°F. A differential setting of 15°F is recommended for the optimum amount of domestic hot water. What size boiler is appropriate for my house or business?

Why is my Weil McLain boiler making noises?

Insufficient water pressure will prevent the boiler from creating enough hot water to adequately heat your home. Adding make-up water will solve it, but the goal is to determine the cause of low pressure in the system. An early clue of low water pressure, besides insufficient heat, is the boiler making popping and/or rattling noises.

When to move a Weil McLain thermostat?

If the system is new, and the house is too hot, check to see if your home’s thermostat is installed on an outside wall, near a drafty window or by an entry door, and if any of those apply, it will have to be moved

How to change to parameter mode on Weil McLain?

Check parameters 1 and 3. • To change to Parameter mode, press the MODE button one time when in Standby mode. • Press “+” until display returns to 140. • Then press “Store.” • Display will blink when setting is accepted and stored. • Then press “Store.” • Display will blink when setting is accepted and stored.

How to troubleshoot a Weil McLain water heater?

– Remove and examine the dip tube located in the cold water inlet. Replace if damaged. A broken or melted dip tube will cause the cold water to discharge across the top of the tank, thus short cycling the water heater. Check the operating temperature of the boiler (Non-Warranty) – If possible increase the boiler operating temperature to 200ºF.

How long does a Weil McLain boiler last?

Weil McLain boilers are a reliable source of comfortable heat that should give you 15+ years of dependable service. If these troubleshooting tips don’t solve the problem or if you don’t find your issue here, call a qualified Weil McLain technician.