🚨 WINTER STORM STEAM BOILER EMERGENCY – REAL SERVICE CALL 🚨In this uncut, real-world service call, I respond to a panicked tenant during a winter storm who’s been adding water DAILY to a Burnham Independence steam boiler — a huge red flag during freezing weather.This is exactly how steam systems confuse homeowners and technicians when pressure controls aren’t set correctly.👉 No visible leaks👉 Boiler block confirmed solid👉 Pigtail clean👉 Pressure gauge unreliable👉 Pressuretrol not set properlySo where did the water go?In this video, I break down:How excessive pressure can cause continuous ventingWhy radiator air vents can quietly waste waterHow to properly inspect a steam boiler during cold weatherWhen “nothing is broken” is actually the answerThis is real diagnostics, real education, and real service — no shortcuts, no sales pitch.📍 Filmed on Long Island, NY🏠 Pipe Doctor Home Services – Residential & Commercial Steam Experts🕒 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Winter storm emergency call (tenant panicking)1:45 – History of the boiler & recent symptoms3:20 – Why adding water daily is a MAJOR red flag5:10 – Burnham Independence boiler inspection7:30 – Pressuretrol & pigtail inspection10:05 – Flame signal & ignition module analysis12:40 – Verifying boiler block integrity15:10 – Pressure settings explained (KEY MOMENT)17:40 – Final diagnosis & homeowner education19:20 – Lessons for technicians🎯 WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR✔ Service Technicians✔ Steam Boiler Techs✔ HVAC Apprentices✔ Property Managers✔ Homeowners with steam heat🔥 BECOME AN ACIQ DEALERPrivate label. Higher margins. Better equipment.👉 https://aciq.com/mikeypipesI’ll be at AHR Expo Feb 2–3 — stop by the ACIQ booth and meet me in person.🖼️ LIMITED EDITION MIKEY PIPES POSTER – $42.50Includes stickers, magnet, pen & card💯 100% of proceeds go to charityPayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comZelle: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesny👍 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL✔ Smash the thumbs up✔ Subscribe for real service calls✔ Share this with a steam tech who needs it🔎 LOCAL SEO – LONG ISLAND, NYPipe Doctor Home Services proudly serves:Woodmere • Nassau County • Suffolk County • Long Island NYSteam Boilers • Gas Conversions • Emergency No-Heat Calls📌 HASHTAGS#SteamBoiler#HVACTechnician#PipeDoctor