Plumber rate to replace burner

GatsbyGal

What is the average price that a plumber would usually charge to replace a burner in an oil boiler? Is it considered a big job?

Water John

No, it's not his job. He has no training or the equipment to check its efficiency.
Job for a Boiler Maintenance Technician.
Same person to service it annually.

Wearb

What make of boiler? What has happened that whole burner needs replacing.

For me, I wouldn't just replace a burner and walk. I would need to service boiler and commission new burner. Otherwise there could be lots of call backs.

GatsbyGal

Apologies, he is a qualified technician and has his own company. My bad.

GatsbyGal

Wearb wrote: »

What make of boiler? What has happened that whole burner needs replacing.

For me, I wouldn't just replace a burner and walk. I would need to service boiler and commission new burner. Otherwise there could be lots of call backs.

It won't fire up. Photocell had been replaced and its been serviced but no dice. Was advised to replace burner. I've sourced a second hand one as I intend to upgrade our heating system soon. I just need someone to install it and hopefully it sees us thru the winter until we upgrade this summer hopefully. We receive what I thought was a pretty high quote so was wondering if this would be considered a big job. It's a Firebird super q 90/120.

anthonyos

Water John wrote: »

No, it's not his job. He has no training or the equipment to check its efficiency.
Job for a Boiler Maintenance Technician.
Same person to service it annually.

Your talking out of your back passage

Water John

Most plumbers won't go near a boiler. It has it's own specific training course.
Stop being rude.
Neither of these then install a stove.

Wearb

There is something wrong with it that hasn't been identified. I wonder how good your plumber is on diognosis of burner problems.
Burner outputs and burner heads (a part of the burner that varies between boilers). I would have to check if your burner is correct one.
Ball park (assuming correct burner) including service would be about €130/140 with no gaurantees and charges for any call backs.

Water John

Local guy, call out is €60, obviously plus any parts.

A few lads here seem to favour, the jack of all trades, for this type of job.

MOD: if your trolling I will ban you

agusta

GatsbyGal wrote: »

What is the average price that a plumber would usually charge to replace a burner in an oil boiler? Is it considered a big job?

What you need here is a second opinion,i have no doubt your plumber is excellent but diagnosing burner faults may not be his speciality.I would say your burner would not have to be changed,it could be quite easy to fix with the correct equipment.

jimf

GatsbyGal wrote: »

It won't fire up. Photocell had been replaced and its been serviced but no dice. Was advised to replace burner. I've sourced a second hand one as I intend to upgrade our heating system soon. I just need someone to install it and hopefully it sees us thru the winter until we upgrade this summer hopefully. We receive what I thought was a pretty high quote so was wondering if this would be considered a big job. It's a Firebird super q 90/120.

a bit of an overkill im afraid replacing complete burner

also remember you just cant fit any burner and walk away as already stated by wearb

second opinion time me thinks

GatsbyGal

jimf wrote: »

a bit of an overkill im afraid replacing complete burner

also remember you just cant fit any burner and walk away as already stated by wearb

second opinion time me thinks

Thanks. I've had three different service techs out looking at it. My regular boiler service man, another who is going to do my heating upgrade and another tech just to make sure. Hopefully the burner I got is compatible.

anthonyos

Water John wrote: »

Most plumbers won't go near a boiler. It has it's own specific training course.
Stop being rude.
Neither of these then install a stove.

How do you know he hasn't done the course and has 20 years experience installing them aswell and the technian guy has just completed a 10 day course were everybody passes he uses his redundancy form the local sweet shop to buy a van and equipment and you think he is the expert

Wearb

anthonyos wrote: »

the technian guy has just completed a 10 day course were everybody passes he uses his redundancy form the local sweet shop to buy a van and equipment and you think he is the expert

:o:o:o:o:o
:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

TPM

changing a photo cell to replacing a burner is a huge step.

you have had a few guys looking at it have any of them told you why you need to replace the burner.

im not saying it doesnt need to be replaced but you need to be told why. not being told is like going to a garage and them saying you need a new car but not giving you the reason.

even if a few parts are faulty it would be more cost effective than replacing, and with second hand items, the one you get can often be older/have more wear than your original.

before you fit another burner you will need to see if
the model is compatible
the blast tube is right
the fan size is right
the pump is set for 1 or 2 pipe system
the flange is compatable

you will need the correct setup data for the burner to your boiler
nozzle type, angle and size
oil pressure
air setting
blast tube setting if adjustable

once all the above is sorted it will need
pump condition checked
filter cleaned
capicator checked
a new nozzle
then general inspection

then set to correct settings
fit fire up
then fga and adjustment

jimf

where are you located maybe 1 of the lads on here may be local to you and give their opinion

if in limerick area I would be happy to

one of my pet hates is seeing people spending money they don't have to because of bad advice

Wearb

jimf wrote: »

where are you located maybe 1 of the lads on here may be local to you and give their opinion

Hope it's not SSE. Me and my big gob

jimf

Wearb wrote: »

Hope it's not SSE. Me and my big gob

we could send agusta as well but shur he wouldn't hear it :P:P:P

Wearb

jimf wrote: »

we could send agusta as well but shur he wouldn't here it :P:P:P

I'd give him a loan of a funnel. He could use it like an ear horn.

jimf

Wearb wrote: »

I'd give him a loan of a funnel. He could use it like an ear horn.

good idea make sure you send the instructions

where is he tonite

ah I know hes doing the painting he promised his wife hed do last july

agusta

Oh ya,two funny guys jim and wearb,just home from a funeral that led to a few pints,the hearing is fine..!

Wearb

agusta wrote: »

Oh ya,two funny guys jim and wearb,just home from a funeral that led to a few pints,the hearing is fine..!

Eh? Eh?Eh?

agusta

, i hear ya

Johnny Macwilliams

Wearb wrote: »

Eh? Eh?Eh?

Are you a qualified plumber?

Wearb

Johnny Macwilliams wrote: »

Are you a qualified plumber?

Just a total chancer Johnny. eek

Johnny Macwilliams

Wearb wrote: »

Just a total chancer Johnny. eek

Was a serious question, your new thread and all the other ones tells enough.

agusta

GatsbyGal wrote: »

Thanks. I've had three different service techs out looking at it. My regular boiler service man, another who is going to do my heating upgrade and another tech just to make sure. Hopefully the burner I got is compatible.

The three unwise men,you have been unfortunate,you need a different opinion from someone competent on riello burners

Johnny Macwilliams

agusta wrote: »

The three unwise men,you have been unfortunate,you need a different opinion from someone competent on riello burners

And wearb isn't competent?

agusta

Johnny Macwilliams wrote: »

Was a serious question, your new thread and all the other ones tells enough.

I cant see you lasting the week on boards....!

agusta

Johnny Macwilliams wrote: »

And wearb isn't competent?

yes he is,but you should not be in here annoying people,

Johnny Macwilliams

agusta wrote: »

I cant see you lasting the week on boards....!

Can you see me lasting the week on timber?

Johnny Macwilliams

I am annoying no one, just asking a question.

agusta

your a barrel of laughs

agusta

not!

Johnny Macwilliams

You're a barrel of laughs is right.

MOD:Don't make me bring out the special male bonding mistletoe to those lacking a bit of Christmas spirit.

jimf

Johnny Macwilliams wrote: »

You're a barrel of laughs is right.

welcome back haven't we missed you

Johnny Macwilliams

jimf wrote: »

welcome back haven't we missed you

Thanks Hun

Tom44

Any "service man" who cannot tell a client what is actually wrong and the options on repair price oppose to replacement costs leaves me wondering ?
Obviously the 3 wise men were still busy this time of year

Note.
How to spot a wise man.
They have a sense of humour and know what their talking about.
Definitely 3 here

GatsbyGal

Thank you all. Ye were right about not really having to replace the burner. It was an issue with the pump not letting the kerosene thru or something like that. The cost to replace that would have been almost what I paid for the refurbished burner. Tech was in agreement that burner didn't need to be replaced so he is a keeper. Thanks again all for your input. Really appreciated it.

jimf

glad you got sorted

good to get a feed back