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• Check over-all condition of furnace or boiler
• Clean heat exchanger
• Remove & clean flue pipe & base of chimney
• Reinstall flue pipe & seal joint at thimble
• Seal any clean-out doors
• Service oil burner
• Replace nozzle
• Inspect end cone
• Clean & inspect electrodes for cracks & wear
• Replace oil filter & gasket; oil gasket with lubricating oil
• Clean & replace fuel pump strainer & gasket (if applicable)
• Clean & inspect cad cell
• Check all wiring & tighten all connections
• Oil motor
• Clean oil burner fan
• Start up burner & check operation
• Check pump pressure and vacuum readings
• Check safety controls, limits, etc
• Perform combustion efficiency test
• Check draft overfire & in breech
• Do smoke test & adjust for a clean fire
• Recheck draft overfire if air band adjustment was made
• Check CO2 overfire & in breech
• Clean up furnace & surrounding area
• Take stack & net stack temperatures
• For boiler systems, check all pumps, valves, & controls for correct function
• Check fuel level in oil tank & advise customer if low

We always get the question, does my gas boiler /furnace need to be cleaned?  The answer is yes. All heating systems need to be cleaned and serviced annually.  Heres our checklist, 

 Inspecting the vent system and air intake grilles, removing any blockages

• Checking the heat exchanger for signs of damage or corrosion
• Examining and cleaning the blower, removing any debris
• Checking the blower motor and testing its amp draw
• Inspecting the electrical connections, tightening them and/or replacing damaged wiring as needed
• Checking the burner and flame sensor
• Examining the belts for any signs of damage or cracks
• Inspecting the thermostat and calibrating it as needed
• Lubricating all moving parts in the heating system
• Checking the air filter, cleaning it, and replacing it as needed
• Checking and testing the system’s safety controls and startup cycle

If you have an oil or gas furnace, additional steps included in furnace maintenance service include:

• Examining fuel lines for potential leaks
• Checking and testing gas pressure, the burner, and the pilot
• Inspecting the thermocouple
• And more!