We had to find a hotel to stay in for some time as repairs commenced at the house.
When my uncle built our new house, he installed a boiler rather than a standard HVAC unit. It was a better heating system for the home and cost less. At the time, the boiler installation service in our area was offering discounts. Therefore, it made sense to take advantage of the offer and set it up immediately. We lived in a cold region which meant the heating unit would run for the better part of the year. Though my uncle was willing to pay the installation price, he turned down the maintenance package. As a self-taught repairman, he was confident he would handle all heating issues that arose. He did pretty well, but my aunt was always apprehensive about the arrangement. She kept nagging him to call in a central boiler technician to check if everything was okay. Uncle said he would but never did. One night, we decided to go out to eat since the weather was more pleasant. When we got back, we were all grateful we’d left for the night. Due to pressure buildup, the unit was pushed beyond capacity and exploded. The sound was like nothing I had ever heard. Aunty turned to my uncle and said it was a boiler explosion immediately it happened. The fire department was on sight within 10 minutes and helped salvage our home. They informed us that it was indeed a system failure from the basement heating system, which led to pressure buildup. Though my uncle was skilled, he was advised never to set foot in the boiler room again. All the maintenance and repair were the reserve of the best boiler service near us. We had to find a hotel to stay in for some time as repairs commenced at the house. Thankfully it had top-quality heating and cooling HVAC to keep us warm. When we finally went back home, my aunt was in charge of all boiler installation. She wouldn’t allow my uncle to make any further suggestions.