What We Do During Our Boiler Service
Regular servicing of your appliance helps keep it running more efficiently and therefore more cost effective for you.
Below, is our procedure for servicing oil appliances. Our service procedure for other fuels are carried out in line with the manufacturer and fuel body recommendations.
On our Oil Boiler Service we:
- Carry out a full service to the burner boiler and oil tank
- Clean the combustion chamber and check all seals and gaskets
On the burner we:
- Replace the nozzle
- Clean the blast tube
- Check/test solenoids
- Check/clean photocell
- Test the ignition transformer
- Disassemble the oil pump off the burner and replace any worn drive couplings
- Open pump and clean internal filter
- Lubricate the motor's shaft and bearings
- Check and adjust electrode settings
- Reassemble burner and test
- Adjust oil pressure and air settings to the manufacturer recommended settings
- Replace flexi hose
- Provide you with a CD11 commission/safety report
On the oil tank we:
- Clean/replace filter or strainer
- Inspect tank isolation
- Complete tank risk assessment in accordance with OFTEC600A training
- Ensure remote and internal fire valves operate correctly
- Inspect for excessive corrosion or leaks on tanks or pipework