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Andy Bishop
Bishop Home Inspection, LLC.
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| The heating boiler / hot water heater is an older unit and can be considered to be nearing the end of it?s useful life. There was no manufacturers data plate on the unit so an exact determination of age is not possible. The unit and heating system performed satisfactorily when tested. Heat was located in all rooms and radiators.
There was no TPR valve on the boiler. The Temperature Pressure Relief (TPR) Valve is a safety device that prevents the pressure and temperature in a boiler from reaching unsafe levels that might cause them to burst. The vent damper was corroded or cemented in the closed position. The vent damper is important for efficient operation of oil boilers. It did not appear that the boiler has received service within the past year. Oil fired systems should be tuned up every year by a reputable heating service contractor for efficient operation. Most oil companies will provide a service contract with the owner to service and tune up the oil burner and provide emergency repairs and maintain the oil tanks. The burner flame must be adjusted every year, the oil filters changed, the flue draft regulator adjusted, and the flue pipe cleaned. It is suggested that you budget for a new, high-efficiency replacement unit in the near future. A more efficient unit will help to lower fuel costs and will pay for itself over time. Heating systems must have an adequate supply of ventilation and combustion for the heating equipment. When the heating system is located in an unconfined space such as an unfinished basement, there is generally sufficient infiltration so that air supply is not a problem. However, if the system is located in a confined space such as the area under the stairs, provisions must be made for an adequate air supply. Insure that the vents to the boiler space are kept clear. It is strongly recommended that a competent Heating Contractor or Oil Supplier evaluate the heating system before closing.The heating boiler / hot water heater is an older unit and can be considered to be nearing the end of it?s useful life. There was no manufacturers data plate on the unit so an exact determination of age is not possible. The unit and heating system performed satisfactorily when tested. Heat was located in all rooms and radiators. There was no TPR valve on the boiler. The Temperature Pressure Relief (TPR) Valve is a safety device that prevents the pressure and temperature in a boiler from reaching unsafe levels that might cause them to burst. The vent damper was corroded or cemented in the closed position. The vent damper is important for efficient operation of oil boilers. It did not appear that the boiler has received service within the past year. Oil fired systems should be tuned up every year by a reputable heating service contractor for efficient operation. Most oil companies will provide a service contract with the owner to service and tune up the oil burner and provide emergency repairs and maintain the oil tanks. The burner flame must be adjusted every year, the oil filters changed, the flue draft regulator adjusted, and the flue pipe cleaned. It is suggested that you budget for a new, high-efficiency replacement unit in the near future. A more efficient unit will help to lower fuel costs and will pay for itself over time. Heating systems must have an adequate supply of ventilation and combustion for the heating equipment. When the heating system is located in an unconfined space such as an unfinished basement, there is generally sufficient infiltration so that air supply is not a problem. However, if the system is located in a confined space such as the area under the stairs, provisions must be made for an adequate air supply. Insure that the vents to the boiler space are kept clear. It is strongly recommended that a competent Heating Contractor or Oil Supplier evaluate the heating system before closing. |
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269-686-6485
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David Valley
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