"EN" wrote in message
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I've become very concerned by the discussion below about servicing gas
boilers and landlords. Can anyone advise about oil boilers and how often
they should be serviced? By whom? And landlords responsibilities? I can
only seem to find out about gas appliances, the rules don't mention oil.
Presumably because they're not dangerous? Or some other reason?

My house is rented and the boiler was serviced three and a half years ago.
when he arranged it the landlord said it was my responsibility thereafter.
I need to get this done now I expect. Beside the boiler what other
aspects
of heating should be checked out? Pump? timer? Thermostat? Or would
that
all be part of a general service.

Any thoughts gratefully received. thanks
Liz


Annual. Clean out fluff, clean the photo-eye that checks for flame, replace
the jets, peer inside and brush/vacuum black deposits. You can do it
yourself. Try to get the manual from the makers. If you don't feel
confident then best get someone to do it. Are you sure your landlord
would approve of you doing it?

One sign of poor burning is a smell of unburned oil outside. Of course you
might not be able to get near enough to the chimney. Rough sounds of
burning or a very loud thump on ignition can also show blocked jets.

Peter Scott