The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Properties Essential Systems
Boiler System:
- How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot water
- What it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or building
- What can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, pressure issues
- Average repair cost 2023: $500 - $3,000
Furnace:
- How it works: burns fuel to heat air that's distributed through ducts
- What it does: provides heat for a household or building
- What can go wrong: malfunctioning components, dirty filters, pilot light issues
- Average repair cost 2023: $300 - $2,000
Water Heater:
- How it works: heats water for use in sinks, showers, and appliances
- What it does: provides hot water for a household or building
- What can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, sediment buildup
- Average repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,500
Gas Meter:
- How it works: measures the amount of gas being used by a household or building
- What it does: helps accurately bill for gas usage and monitor usage
- What can go wrong: leaks, malfunctioning components, inaccurate readings
- Average repair cost 2023: $100 - $500
Electric Meters:
- How it works: measures the amount of electricity being used by a household or building
- What it does: helps accurately bill for electricity usage and monitor usage
- What can go wrong: malfunctioning meters, faulty connections, inaccurate readings
- Average repair cost 2023: $100 - $500
Plumbing:
- How it works: distributes clean water and removes wastewater and sewage
- What it does: provides access to clean water and maintains sanitation
- What can go wrong: leaks, clogs, low water pressure, faulty fixtures
- Average repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,000
Roof:
- How it works: provides protection from weather and elements
- What it does: keeps a household or building dry and structurally sound
- What can go wrong: leaks, damage from weather or debris, aging materials
- Average repair cost 2023: $300 - $3,000