Gas equipment carries a certain danger if it malfunctions. That is why routine inspections of boiler rooms should be carried out. Maintenance is carried out by special certified organizations. In this case, the inspection includes a visual assessment of parts and, if necessary, their repair.
Goals of servicing gas boiler houses by a service company
Everyone wants their gas boiler to last for many years. But its performance depends on many factors. Poor performance provokes rapid wear of parts or their breakdown.
The problem can be prevented by regular checks, which are possible under warranty and post-warranty service.
After the end of the warranty period, six months must pass before the first inspection. The regularity of such inspections and repairs is specified in the contract between the client and the organization’s representative. If problems arise between checks, you should contact the organization, which will carry out repairs upon request.
Read about what you should pay attention to when choosing reliable gas boilers here:.
Service goals:
- Control of automation parts;
- Determining the correct functioning of the burner;
- Checking the functionality of all parts.
Each goal affects the maintenance of high-quality operation of the device. In addition, special attention should be paid to gas supply and exhaust pipes. The condition of the ventilation and chimney should be assessed. Certain tests will also need to be performed to adjust the burners. The tightness of the joints is checked using a gas trap and a soap solution. Any problems should be corrected here. When an element cannot be repaired, it is replaced.
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December 10, 2019
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I applied for a boiler repair.
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November 5, 2019
Kiturami setup and maintenance.
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The setup was high quality. Diesel fuel consumption immediately dropped by about 20 - 30%. The service is also excellent. Alexander . Sergiev Posad. Alexander
November 5, 2019
Kiturami boiler maintenance
This is the second year we have entrusted the repair and maintenance of our boiler to Mars, which we are very happy about.
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October 26, 2019
Connecting remote control (via app)
We connected a remote control for a boiler that was not initially equipped for this.
There were several options to choose from, with varying functionality. Prices are announced in advance. As a result, a bunch of sensors are connected (air, street, coolant, leakage), the application is installed and configured. All metrics and management functions are accessible from the application on the phone. Vladimir
October 23, 2019
Continuous boiler maintenance
For 10 years now, my Kiturami boiler has been serving Marseille.
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October 21, 2019
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October 18, 2019
Repair of diesel boiler Kirurami Turbo 30
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October 17, 2019
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October 17, 2019
Types of servicing of gas boilers during operation
In total, there are 3 types of service: routine, routine and major repairs. The first type is carried out with a certain frequency. A schedule is made that must be followed.
Planned maintenance tasks:
- Maintain high-quality operation of equipment by regular cleaning and lubrication.
- Finding breakdowns and eliminating them. When replacing obsolete parts, serious emergency situations can be foreseen.
- Replacement of elements that are not designed for long-term operation. These include gaskets.
Routine repairs are performed when the system fails unexpectedly. Then they call a technician who fixes the problem. Major repairs are carried out periodically at a certain time, which is indicated in the schedule.
As a rule, major repairs are carried out every few years.
During the procedure, the most important elements of the boiler are changed or restored. A deep scan is performed to detect problems. At the same time, tests are carried out to check the performance of the parts.
Prices for maintenance of wall-mounted boilers
Our technicians will quickly diagnose the wall-mounted heater in your home. The table shows the prices for our services.
| Type of work | Price | |||
| Repair and maintenance of Kiturami boilers | ||||
| Cleaning the boiler in the combustion chamber | 500 rub | |||
| Cleaning the exhaust muffler | 200 rub | |||
| Cleaning Flame Arrestors and Flame Arrestor Cells | RUB 1,500 | |||
| Cleaning the exhaust pipe with stabilizer | 200 rub | |||
| Cleaning the fuel pump | 500 rub | |||
| Replacing the nozzle | RUB 1,400 | |||
| Dismantling / installation of a chimney; collapsible chimney without screws | 500 rub | |||
| Replacing the filter element | 200 rub | |||
| Full range of boiler maintenance work | ||||
| Amount for work in winter without a contract | 5,000 rub. | |||
| Amount for work during the summer period without a contract (with a 30% discount) | RUB 3,500 | |||
| Amount for work during the summer period under the contract (with a 60% discount) | 2,000 rub. | |||
| Amount for work during the winter period according to the contract (with a 40% discount) | 3,000 rub. | |||
| Deducted from the amount paid under the contract | 10,000 rub. | |||
| Excluding transportation costs (1 km from the Moscow Ring Road) | 30 rub | |||
| Having paid only 10,000 rubles. per year you have the opportunity to service, repair and pay within the remaining amount minus the time spent under the contract for spare parts and transportation costs. | ||||
List: what is included in the maintenance of gas equipment
In the operating manual you can find requirements for servicing a gas boiler.
At the same time, the description of the work is quite detailed. To understand the need for such work, you should study the instructions in detail.
Maintenance Operations:
- Visual inspection of the boiler. The condition of the burner should be checked.
- Certain parts of the system need to be cleaned. These include ignition electrodes, fire sensors, and a retaining washer.
- The air sensors should be purged.
- Clean and, if necessary, replace filters.
- Boiler elements that interact with fire should also be cleaned. It is important to clean the gas burner itself. In addition, the system needs adjustment.
- Carbon deposits must be removed from the chimney. But this operation is not included in the service; it must be ordered and paid for separately.
- The electrical components of the boiler are checked and repaired if necessary.
- Adjusting the gas burner and other elements. Its setting takes place after determining the composition of combustion products.
- Adjusting the operation of the boiler, if it is connected to the system.
Read more about boilers with a built-in boiler in our article.
- Security system check. This is a mandatory event. The security group does not work all the time, so there is no opportunity to verify that it is working properly. But its proper operation directly affects the safety of the entire family. The inspector creates simulations of accidents and checks the quality of the equipment.
- Checking the tightness of the solenoid valve that blocks the gas supply.
- Checking the quality of all gas supply connections. Elements should be assessed for corrosion and leaks.
When performing major repairs, you will need to flush the heat exchanger. All operations should be done regularly. The life of the whole family depends on the quality of the equipment. Every detail must be in good working order.
Choosing a gas boiler
In order for a gas boiler to operate in optimal mode, you need to choose the right one when purchasing it and carry out maintenance after connecting it. There are many selection criteria, but the main ones should be highlighted:
- the power the device produces;
- one or two circuits, type of housing, heat exchanger material;
- installation location;
- safety of operation.
How to choose a gas boiler: Beautiful appearance and well-promoted advertising do not indicate the quality of the product. You need to focus not only on design, but also take into account the functionality of the equipment. Inside the body of each boiler there is a gas burner and a combustion chamber with a heat exchanger. But there are models with pumps and other modules. For hot water supply, you should choose a double-circuit unit or connect a boiler separately. If you approach the choice according to certain criteria, you should pay attention to:
- Material and design of the heat exchanger. The material must be durable and conduct heat well. The more heat it transfers to the carrier, the higher the efficiency of the boiler will be. Heat exchangers are usually made of steel, cast iron and copper. If we compare these materials based on their susceptibility to corrosion, then the cast iron option can be considered the most reliable. However, it weighs a lot, and if used incorrectly, it can burst at the point of contact between high and low temperatures. This can be avoided by washing it more often. Steel heat exchangers are more common. Steel is cheaper and more ductile, but can corrode in the heating circuit. Copper is more resistant to corrosion, and it also transfers heat well. A copper heat exchanger will be light and compact, but will cost much more.
The presence of a huge variety of gas boilers will help you choose the one most suitable for you
- Installation location. Boilers are placed on the floor or attached to the wall, which is why they are called floor-mounted and wall-mounted. Floor-standing models have good power and better performance in all respects. Their only drawback is their heavy weight.
- Number of circuits. Single-circuit ones are suitable for summer cottages with temporary residence and small houses. For a private house on several floors with a swimming pool and heated floors, it is worth buying a double-circuit boiler.
- Combustion chamber type. There are open chambers, when oxygen is supplied from the room, and closed ones, when air comes from the street through the chimney. Heating devices with an open chamber are installed outside the home (in the basement or extension).
- Automatic process control. To ensure safety, boilers have various sensors, valves, filters and thermostats, as well as a self-locking system.
Gas boiler service:
All automation is necessary for the safety of heating equipment. The gas boiler can be configured so that it will operate in the absence of owners with minimal power and turn on before their arrival. The main thing you need to know is that you should not buy a boiler without thermal engineering calculations from a specialist for a particular home.
Choosing a gas boiler for your home:
Sequence of maintenance of gas boilers
Routine maintenance consists of cleaning, inspection and adjustment. Before work, turn off the gas supply. After which the system is given time to cool down. Next, the condition of the system is assessed by the appearance of the parts. The documentation and warranty seal are checked. Then attention is paid to all elements of the system. Next, they begin cleaning, having first cleaned the boiler.
Elements that need to be removed and cleaned:
- Support washer. Determines the location of the burner relative to the heat exchanger.
- Air sensor. Mixes air and gas.
- Flame detector. Lets you know when cravings are getting worse.
- Ignition electrodes. The mixture of oxygen and gas is ignited.
Any metal deteriorates when exposed to burning and soot. During normal burner operation, the flame is blue. A yellow tint indicates the need to clean the equipment.
The burner is cleaned using a special brush. In this case, the event should be carried out regularly.
Checking the automation is considered the most important part of the work, since life depends on the performance of the automation. The safety system includes a thermostat, gas valves and fittings, a controller, and a pressure switch. The main thing is to identify problems in time.
Read more about the functions of the gas alarm here:.
Frequency of inspections of heating installations
Now that the need for regular equipment maintenance is beyond doubt, it is worth clarifying what this concept means. The answer to this question is a little more complicated than it seems at first glance. The necessary procedures and the frequency of their implementation largely depend on the purpose of the boiler unit and what systems and devices are included in its composition. Typically, a list of required “procedures” is provided by the manufacturer of a specific installation model.
As a rule, regardless of the model, boiler maintenance is divided into three types of work: cleaning, checking and adjustment. Cleaning a gas boiler includes the following procedures:
- Cleaning burners and all components that determine the quality and direction of the flame.
- Cleaning the fuel combustion chamber, which becomes covered with soot during operation.
- Cleaning gas channels inside the boiler and fuel filters.
Work that is included in the mandatory and inspection-related activities:
- Integrity of the device design.
- Electronics performance.
- Ignition electrodes.
- The serviceability of automatic machines that turn off the installation in the event of emergency situations.
- Gas valve pressure.
- Integrity of the gas pipeline and tightness at the junction of gas supply routes.
When servicing a gas boiler, all its components are adjusted. This is done to set the parameters recommended by the manufacturer.
The terms of service are clearly stated in the contract with the service company. As a rule, gas equipment maintenance, including all of the above work, is carried out once a year. Most often, this is done before the start of the heating season. It is recommended to clean the heat exchanger from scale after five years from the date of operation of the boiler equipment. In some service organizations, it is customary to carry out preventive flushing of heat exchangers at intervals of 1 time every 2 years.
Choosing a boiler servicing organization: main rules
Not all boiler manufacturers have service centers. Special organizations receive a license for this, having the necessary equipment and specialists. Such a company receives a certificate to perform a certain type of work.
Service center technicians must undergo training at the boiler manufacturer's plant. This way they receive the necessary knowledge for work.
To find out the qualifications of specialists, you should read all the company’s documentation. However, there are a number of recommendations that should be followed when choosing an organization. These rules will protect you from scammers.
Recommendations for choosing a service organization:
- The location of the company should be as close as possible. Ideally, this is the same city or at least region. This will reduce the time it takes for specialists to arrive.
- The organization must provide a certificate from the manufacturer.
- It is required to draw up an agreement with a detailed description of all services and responsibilities of the parties.
You can find out about service centers on the website of the gas boiler manufacturer. There should be a list of all organizations. This allows you to obtain a certain guarantee about the certification of organizations.
How often
It is mandatory that routine maintenance be carried out before the heating season in order to check the functionality of the boiler and its elements and, if necessary, clean and adjust them. The manual for many imported boilers also specifies the procedure for preserving equipment during the off-season in order to eliminate the risk of corrosion of materials and save the life of key components.
The timing of major service maintenance is set by the manufacturer, and separately for each model range. Often, flushing the heat exchanger is prescribed every fourth or fifth year of operation. However, the service center where the service contract was signed may change the terms, for example, based on the actual characteristics of the coolant or gas used.
Before entering into a service contract
It is impossible to provide gas boiler service on your own - this is a fact. To do this, you need to have special education, permission to perform such work, professional tools and devices. Naturally, a representative of the service company will meet all these requirements. But before you sign a service agreement with such an organization for a specific boiler model, it is worth finding out what is included in the list of services. Then this list with a list of those works that are recommended by the heating equipment manufacturer.
Determining the technical condition of a gas boiler is impossible without special equipment
The detailed instruction manual included with the boiler always contains all the necessary information regarding its maintenance. Moreover, the features of maintenance are described according to frequency and type of work for various components and parts.
That is, even a non-professional can understand what work should be carried out annually - the minimum amount, and what will be performed as additional manipulations and must be paid for separately.
