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Lower your fuel costs
While modern boiler installations tend to be highly sophisticated with many self-monitoring and self-regulating features, it pays to maintain and follow a rigid maintenance and inspection schedule. Studies have shown that, on average, 7% of boiler fuel costs are a direct result of poor maintenance.
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The following boiler maintenance tips have been adapted from the Cleaver-Brooks Boiler Room Guide, an extensive document referring to various topics including General Boiler Description, Inspections, Start-up, Routine Operations, Shutting Down and Theory of Combustion and Thermodynamics.
Boiler maintenance tips
Know your equipment. Keep the boiler manufacturer’s manual and data in a special file and ensure that staff consults this information whenever in doubt
Maintain complete records – individual components should be listed on indexed cards or computer database by model, serial number and date of installation
Establish a regular boiler inspection schedule
Establish and use boiler log sheets
Establish and keep written operating procedures updated. A detailed start-up procedure is essential in standardizing boiler room routine
Emphasize good housekeeping
Keep electrical equipment clean
Maintain adequate fresh air supply – filters must be kept clean
In severe winter weather, the room may need to be heated to an acceptable ambient temperature
Keep accurate fuel records
Emphasize safety in all aspects of boiler operation
Jack Murphy 