Oil Boiler Servicing
Because regular servicing helps keep your boiler running more efficiently, which in turn means that you use less fuel which saves you money. With most boiler manufacturers recommending that a service is carried out once a year, this also assists in preventing potential breakdowns which may leave you without heating.
(Our OFTEC Reg number is 13985.
We hold OFTEC certificates:
OFT10-101 pressure jet servicing & commissioning for appliances
OFT10-105E Installation of oil & bio-liquid fuelled fixed combustion appliances & systems
OFT10-600A domestic & non-domestic oil storage & supply connected to fixed combustion appliances)
What we do during our boiler service?
Our servicing consists of a full service to the burner, boiler and oil tank. We 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 clean internal filter
- Lubricate the motors shaft and bearings
- Check and adjust electrode settings
- Reassemble the burner and test
- Adjust oil pressure and air settings to the manufactures recommended settings.
On the oil tank we:
- Clean/replace filter or strainer
- Inspect tank isolation
- Complete tank risk assessment in accordance with OFTEC 600A Training
- Unsure remote and internal fire Valves operate correctly
- Inspect for excessive corrosion and leaks on tanks and pipe work
- Inspect location for safety.