Gas Steam Boiler FULL Service Call 🔥 35-Year-Old System Inspection & Maintenance

Step inside this uncut, real-life service call with Mikey Pipes – Pipe Doctor Home Services – as we perform a complete annual maintenance on a gas steam boiler inside a 100+ year-old center hall colonial home. This 35-year-old Bryant (Dunkirk) steam boiler has been running since 1989, and today we’ll inspect, clean, and perform a full combustion analysis to see if it’s still safe and efficient. Along the way, we uncover installation mistakes, water loss issues, rusted burners, spillage from the water heater, and potential long-term damage that could cost the homeowner a full replacement. ⚠️ If you own a steam boiler, this video will open your eyes to the importance of regular service, water level monitoring, low water cutoffs, and proper venting. Skipping annual maintenance is a shortcut to dangerous conditions, costly repairs, or even total boiler failure. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video: How to properly inspect a gas steam boiler Why daily water additions are a red flag 🚩 The dangers of improper venting & spillage Cleaning burners that have never been removed in 35 years The truth about low water cutoffs & automatic water feeders Combustion testing and why it’s critical (O₂, CO, CO₂, stack temps) Hartford Loop basics and why boiler piping design matters Signs that your steam boiler may be near the end of its life This is real, hands-on plumbing and HVAC service work – no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just the truth about what’s happening in basements across America. 👉 Have a steam heating system? This video is a MUST-WATCH before your next winter season! ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 – Arriving at the 100-year-old home 1:52 – Meeting the homeowner (longtime viewer!) 4:40 – History of the house & steam heat explained 8:15 – The 35-year-old Bryant/Dunkirk boiler inspection 13:00 – Thermostat placement & why it matters 18:10 – Daily water addition problem 🚨 24:55 – Low water cutoff & automatic feeder explained 31:30 – Signs of leaking and rust inside the boiler 39:05 – Water heater venting failure & spillage hazard 45:20 – Removing burners (first time in 35 years!) 54:00 – Cleaning burners & combustion chamber 1:01:45 – Combustion analysis setup & testing results 1:09:15 – Draft test explained (above vs below diverter) 1:14:20 – Safety check, printout, and final thoughts 📌 Donation Links: ✅ Limited Edition 2025 Mikey Pipes Poster – Only $42.50 delivered! (includes 5 stickers, pen, card & magnet) 10% of all proceeds go to our non-profit organization. 💵 PayPal: office@pipedoc.net 💵 Venmo: @PipeDoctor 💵 CashApp: $mikeypipesny 💵 Zelle: office@pipedoc.net 🔥 Hashtags: #SteamBoiler #BoilerMaintenance #MikeyPipes ✅ NEED SERVICE? FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REPAIRS: Pipe Doctor Home Services, Inc. 516-348-6300 https://www.pipedoc.net/request-service/ ✅ Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @pipedoctor   ✅ Let's Make The Trades Great Again & While Giving Back To The Community:    / @mikeypipesphilanthropy   www.pipes4free.org Our mission is to provide free or low cost plumbing, heating & cooling services to those in our community who can't afford to hire a professional. Mikey Pipes Philanthropy, Inc. is a IRS registered 501(c)(3c) public charity incorporated in the State of New York. Donate on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... ✅ Check out my podcasts on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... ✅ What’s in your ToolBag? This is what I carry: Veto TP-XXL https://amzn.to/3zX10vg Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/4" Impact Driver https://amzn.to/3I9yLfI Milwaukee PVC cutter: https://amzn.to/3sbrdUc Mini Waterproof Storage bin: https://amzn.to/3yfgsEv Wiha Allen Keys: https://amzn.to/33ipGmb HIKMICRO B20 https://amzn.to/33iGklx Furnace Switch https://amzn.to/31X89PT Milwaukee Light https://amzn.to/3I38Lmh Wagos https://amzn.to/34QoiaU Milwaukee Set https://amzn.to/33vnQOz Torpedo Level https://amzn.to/3no1oOk Crescent set https://amzn.to/3GtZeV8 Wiha 7 piece set https://amzn.to/3rkISaK Milwaukee step bit https://amzn.to/3I395Bv Flare wrench https://amzn.to/3noJZ8s Ridgid 10” wrench https://amzn.to/3GvRnqa Fluke non-contact tester https://amzn.to/31VQgAQ Klein drivers https://amzn.to/3qoe21W Knipex Wrenches https://amzn.to/3trzFjS Klein 11-1 https://amzn.to/3tpsPLD 12” crescent https://amzn.to/3A0CZ6S Gerber Gear Pocket Knife https://amzn.to/3foaW7I Yellow Jacket Hand Ratchet https://amzn.to/3nrDgup ✅ WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CHZWtZe4KMG... ✅ Mikey Pipes Uncensored:    / @mikeypipesuncensored   ✅ Please support this channel and Mikey Pipes and consider the following… Shopping on Amazon? Please use my referral link https://amzn.to/2PjjS4v ✅ Sticker Requests: Do you want a sticker to show your support of this channel? Email your request to me! mike@mikeypipes.com