Service history maintained: like the car, so the heater

(8.11.2008) Regular inspections - that goes without saying for a car. However, another, no less complex device is usually part of the household: the heater. In contrast to the vehicle, it is in constant use because it also provides hot water in addition to heating the rooms. On average, a boiler has the same annual operating time as an engine with a mileage of 100,000 to 150,000 kilometers. That is why the user of his heating system should have the same rights as his car: annual inspection and maintenance by a specialist company.

Summer and autumn are good times for heating maintenance. This is because heating systems are particularly stressed in winter. The heating specialist checks whether all system components - burners, boilers, storage tanks, controls, expansion tanks and pipes - are working correctly and safely. He repairs or replaces defective parts. He measures the flue gas values ​​and, if necessary, resets the burner. The cleaning of the combustion chamber and the heating surfaces is also part of the maintenance. In the case of oil heaters, the nozzle and filter are also cleaned. Finally, the professional documents the work done.

Like a vehicle, a "checkbook maintained" heater also has many advantages. It works more reliably, is better protected against failures and has a longer service life. It also helps to save energy and costs. For example, soot and dirt deposits can reduce boiler efficiency by more than five percent.

In order not to forget the annual inspection, an inspection and maintenance contract is recommended for the system operator. The specialist company will then contact you in good time to arrange an appointment. The technology also helps: Modern heating controls such as the Logamatic EMS from Buderus can show the next maintenance date on the display.