The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Properties Essential Systems

[Joey Batliner]

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