Did You Know?
- Proper maintenance of your oil heat system protects your family, your investment and lowers overall costs
- Most manufacturers require annual service records for equipment warranties;
- Properly performed maintenance assures the customer that their heating system is operating at peak safety and reliability, ensuring your family stays warm all winter;
- Annual maintenance maintains the efficiency of your furnace and identifies any problems before they become major, costly ones;
- Annual maintenance must be carried out by a licensed technician, and will not only reduce the risk of breakdowns, but can save money when furnaces and boilers are working at their peak efficiency;
- Annual maintenance is required by the Canadian Safety Association (CSA) code for all oil, propane and natural gas heating appliances;
- A service contract with a trusted COHA-NS professional will not only give you energy savings, but also peace of mind;
- Many oil heat systems technicians provide 24-hour emergency service to ensure you get the heat you need when you need it.
- What does annual maintenance include?
- Oil tank and fuel system inspection;
- Fuel filter replacement, to avoid clogs and maintain system efficiency;
- Fuel pump and ignition check to ensure it meets appliance requirements for peak efficiency;
- Proper nozzle and replacement to prevent flame impingement;
- Combustion chamber, heat exchanger and vent passages inspection and cleaning where necessary;
- Limits and safeties checked;
- Complete combustion analysis;
- For forced air furnaces, check air filters, fans and heat exchangers;
- For hot water boilers, check for leaks, circulators, pressure, feed valves, relief valves and expansion tanks
- along with any specific manufacturers requirements