To get consistent, reliable operation from a commercial oil-fired boiler, it must be monitored and serviced on a regular basis. The best boiler will turn into a hunk of metal or become a dangerous vessel if it doesn’t get the attention it needs. Two boiler experts provided their ideas on the frequency and requirements for servicing commercial boilers.
According to Glenn Stanton, manager of training, Burnham Hydronics, Lancaster, PA, “The frequency of boiler/burner required service would vary in accordance with the size and complexity of the equipment installed. A full annual service is the minimum interval. Many building owners purchase service contracts with boiler/burner service companies whereby a monthly check is standard. These monthly checks make sense in that ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’”