How Boiler Water Treatment Prevents Corrosion

The Importance of Boiler Water Treatments
Boiler maintenance is essential to ensure proper functioning and longevity. Routine maintenance, including boiler water treatments, extend boiler life and prevent expensive repairs.
Your boiler is no different than a vehicle or any major mechanical investment…without routine maintenance it will fail prematurely. This is especially true for steel boilers, which rely on internal steel tubes to safely and efficiently heat water for your home or commercial property.
Boiler Corrosion is Costly and Preventable
Inside a steel boiler are steel tubes submerged in water. When the system runs, these tubes heat the surrounding water, which then transfers heat through the hot water coil to provide heat and domestic hot water throughout the building.
Over time, constant exposure to water and oxygen causes these steel tubes to corrode and rust from the inside out. Without proper maintenance, corrosion weakens the tubes, reduces efficiency, and leads to leaks or complete tube failure
Oxygen inside boiler water is the primary cause of internal corrosion. As rust forms, steel deteriorates, forcing property owners into costly tube replacements, welding, or full boiler rebuilds.
The good news? This damage is entirely preventable with proper boiler chemical treatment.
Benefits of Routine Boiler Treatments
Boiler water treatment, also called chemical treatment, is the most effective, affordable way to protect internal boiler components. These treatments remove oxygen from the boiler water, dramatically slowing corrosion and preserving the steel tubes.
Chemical Treatment for Boilers:
- Extends the life of steel boiler tubes
- Improves system efficiency
- Reduces emergency breakdowns
- Prevents costly welding and tube replacement
- Saves thousands in long-term repair costs
Boiler Water Treatment Services in NYC
Rockway offers monthly treatment services to ensure your system stays protected year-round. Chemical treatments keep corrosion under control and helps your boiler operate safely and efficiently for years to come.
Schedule your treatment today. We serve commercial property owners in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Westchester. Call 718-585-8300 or send us a message.

