Started the boiler on Halloween. It was down below 60F in the house and colder weather was forecast for the next few days, so it was time. Started up just great and ran well for the couple of cycles we were in the house. We then went outside to pass out candy to the neighborhood kids. It was quite cold with a stiff breeze and even some light snow. We went back in the house and the inside temperature was only about 62F and the boiler was not running. Went downstairs to look at it and it had cooled off below its temp limit and was not running. Tried emergency start 2X and that was not happening, so I turned off power to the boiler and told wife I'd call for service in the morning, as I did.
Tech came by Thursday morning and did some troubleshooting including trying a new flare on the oil line from the filter. He finally determined that the cause was probably a bad pump, so he ordered the assembly. Nearly $700.00, but at least his supplier had one in stock to ship.
Today, two other techs from the company came and changed out the pump and pump drive and the boiler then ran just fine again.
The house had gotten down to 52F overnight Thursday to Friday, so it does feel nice to have heat.
This is also a reminder of the importance of having cash in the checking account to deal with unanticipated troubles with the house, the car, the children or whatever.
Tech came by Thursday morning and did some troubleshooting including trying a new flare on the oil line from the filter. He finally determined that the cause was probably a bad pump, so he ordered the assembly. Nearly $700.00, but at least his supplier had one in stock to ship.
Today, two other techs from the company came and changed out the pump and pump drive and the boiler then ran just fine again.
The house had gotten down to 52F overnight Thursday to Friday, so it does feel nice to have heat.
This is also a reminder of the importance of having cash in the checking account to deal with unanticipated troubles with the house, the car, the children or whatever.