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The Average Lifespan of a Boiler — When is it Time for Boiler Replacement?

Our HVAC technicians have noticed something over the course of servicing boilers this winter: some homeowners in Cleveland own boilers that are well past their life expectancies! We’ve performed boiler maintenance on units that are 20, 30, and even 40 years old! It’s great to make the most out of a hardworking appliance, but there’s a point where not getting boiler replacement can be unwise…and even dangerous!
The average life expectancy of a boiler is about 10 to 15 years. That’s with regular maintenance and other safety precautions taken. Most boiler manufacturers expect you to replace your boiler after that time, so warranties are generally between 6 and 10 years.

Why is it so critical to replace a boiler before it gets too old?

Three Reasons for Boiler Replacement
Here are some reasons for homeowners not to delay on getting boiler replacement this year if their unit is past its original warranty:
Safety– Your family’s health is obviously the #1 priority. In order to produce heat, boilers burn fuel. Combustion creates byproduct
gasses like carbon monoxide that can be serious health risks in large quantities. Older boilers tend to be a major CO risk. CO levels become dangerous at approximately 70-100 ppm.

Risk of Failure– Technology for boilers is constantly increasing, and the standard for energy efficiency keeps rising. That means if your boiler fails or springs a leak, it may be difficult to get a direct replacement. Replacing your boiler in a timely fashion helps ensure you don’t have to worry about sudden heating failures and be forced into a major upgrade!

Efficiency– Over time, boilers (like all home appliances) tend to lose their efficiency. As heating efficiency decreases, not only does your house feel colder — you might also start to notice your monthly bills going up, since your furnace is working harder than ever to reach the thermostat pre-set.

Although the old boiler that came with your home may be operational, butit’s highly recommended that you look into boiler replacement every15 to 20 years — and definitely before 40! Call in the Cleveland, OH heating experts at Arco Home Services for boiler replacement today!

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Andrew came out and inspectioned my furnace to make sure it's ready for the upcoming Cleveland Ohio winter. He showed me the parts that needed replaced and explained what those parts do. Then he went over different options for financing.

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Angel Black

Angel Black

October 2, 2026

I had a great experience with Shaun. He was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly knew his stuff. He quickly diagnosed the issue, explained everything clearly, and completed the repair efficiently. What stood out most was his expertise and attention to detail. It’s not often you find someone who is both highly skilled and genuinely committed to providing excellent service. I highly recommend Shaun to anyone. I will definitely use his services again in the future. Thank you for the outstanding work!

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Inday R

October 1, 2026

Tech Andrew came out for our seasonal furnace inspection. He was efficient and knowledgeable. He maintained the great experience I’ve had using Arco.

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Ian Kish

October 1, 2026

Cliff was great. on time and made sure my new generator is working perfectly. Highly highly recommend

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Ben Deccola

Ben Deccola

September 30, 2026

I had my furnace installed by arco and it has been great. When I had an issue they came out same day. Andrew was very knowledgeable and quick with his diagnosis. Had my issue solved within minutes and offered me multiple solutions for prevention.

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Jane Howell

Jane Howell

September 30, 2026

Great service. Recieved a quote and the issue fixed same day and very friendly and professional servicemen. Would highly recommend and affordable.

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Victoria Philpotts

Victoria Philpotts

September 29, 2026

Andrew is great. We have had a lot of good technicians service us, but we've never had a person so thorough and explain everything so clearly. He also has a really great personality.

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Frank

Frank

September 29, 2026

Jesse was awesome, and did a great job on my PM service. I would highly recommend them and him!

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Richard Gutch

Richard Gutch

September 28, 2026

We contacted Arco Home Services for plumbing repairs. Jacob Adams was our tech. Jacob showed up on time and gave us an estimate for the multiple items we wanted done. He was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. He explained all steps and issues that were encountered and spent close to a day and a half completing the many repairs we requested. He knew what he was doing and worked diligently to make sure that the work was done timely and correctly. I can say it was a pleasure to have him complete the work we needed which included installing a new utility tub with new faucets and shut off valves, new bathroom faucet, installing a new sink with faucet and all plumbing in the second bathroom, repairing a toilet flange and reseating the toilet along with multiple other time consuming items to bring the plumbing in our older home into good working order. I can highly recommend Jacob's work and would ask for him again if I needed any additional repairs done. Thank you Jacob for a job well done.

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R. E. Tesmer

September 26, 2026

Andrew came out did an outstanding job serving my furnace. I had horrible experiences in the past with a different technician, but Andrew came in and turned my opinion around. Great job !

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Tina Andears

Tina Andears

September 25, 2026

We had a limb fall on our main line and Domenic came out and replace the entire unit. Evan came out and replaced a basement unit. Both were very efficient and polite.

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Annette

September 25, 2026

Andrew came out and performed yearly maintenance on my furnace. He arrived on time and was very efficient. He informed me my system was in good condition and I am prepared for winter. Highly recommend!

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Kathryn Pierce

September 25, 2026

The ARCO rep Andrew, that took care of the A/C inspection was knowledgeable, professional and courteous! He answered questions completely!

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Giyate Giyate

September 25, 2026

Kellyed Reyes and Shaun McAlpin were great! Assessed the issue, and shared with me my options.

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Hallie Johnson

Hallie Johnson

September 24, 2026

Arco representative Andrew Corrothers came out to inspect our AC unit and did a great job detailing the issues with our unit. Andrew also provided informative options for our unit and potential replacement options. Definitely a job well done by Andrew. Note: There was no charge for visit, part of my service contract.

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