You should be getting a regular tune-up before each winter season regardless
A situation that you never want to find yourself in is a boiler explosion. Believe it or not, this is a realistic thing that happens in different residences and places of business. Typically, boiler explosions will happen in much older systems. The more modern boiler systems are relatively safe to operate so long as you keep up with regular HVAC maintenance. There are certain telltale signs that you are at risk of an explosion though. If your water smells like rotten eggs or sulfur, this is very dangerous. This means there is a gas leak somewhere and this easily can cause an explosion and kill somebody. If you have brown water, this can be a huge problem as it would mean there is rust and sediment building in your pipes. If there is too much pressure from a blockage in the pipes, this can lead to an explosion for sure. Also, if you hear your pipes making pinging noises, this can mean there is also sediments building up which again can put you at risk for an explosion. If you are ever unsure, it’s always best to have the HVAC professionals come to check everything out. You should be getting a regular tune-up before each winter season regardless. If you choose to have faith that your boiler system won’t develop any complications without regular maintenance and care, you might find yourself in a terrible situation one day that could have been avoided. I don’t personally know anybody who has been in a boiler explosion, but I hope I can help avoid any future incidents.