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A regular oil boiler service helps keep your heating reliable, safe and ready for the colder months. Earth Inspired provides professional oil boiler servicing in North Devon for homes, landlords and commercial properties.
Our OFTEC registered engineers service, maintain, test and repair traditional, system and combination oil boilers. We also inspect oil storage tanks, check for water contamination and provide the relevant servicing paperwork.
Based in Shirwell, just outside Barnstaple, we cover rural, coastal and town properties throughout North Devon.
Oil-fired heating remains common across North Devon, particularly in villages and rural areas without access to mains gas. When a property depends on an oil boiler for heating and hot water, a breakdown can quickly become more than a minor inconvenience.
Annual oil boiler servicing gives an engineer the chance to clean the appliance, inspect key components and check how efficiently the fuel is burning. It can also uncover contamination, restricted filters or combustion problems before they cause a complete loss of heating.
Earth Inspired services domestic oil boilers as well as commercial oil boilers and warm-air heaters. We also attend breakdowns and carry out fault finding where an appliance has stopped working properly.
An oil boiler service is more involved than a quick visual check. The burner, combustion chamber, fuel supply and flue gases all need proper attention.
If a worn or faulty component is found, the engineer can explain what needs replacing and whether the work should be completed immediately or monitored.
Not every boiler problem means the appliance needs replacing. Many faults can be resolved through cleaning, adjustment or replacement of the affected component.
Earth Inspired provides oil boiler fault finding, breakdown repairs and ongoing maintenance across North Devon. Our engineers work on domestic and commercial oil-fired systems supplied by kerosene, red diesel or suitable HVO fuel.
If the boiler is old, unreliable or becoming expensive to repair, we will explain whether further maintenance is sensible. Where replacement is the more practical option, visit our boiler installation in North Devon page for information about new oil, LPG and gas boilers.
We can also deal with related radiators, hot-water systems and household pipework through our domestic plumbing services.
Oil boilers create deposits during combustion. Over time, soot and other residue can collect around the burner, heat exchanger, combustion chamber and baffles. If this is left untouched, the appliance may become less efficient or increasingly unreliable.
Servicing also provides a useful opportunity to assess the wider oil-heating system. The boiler itself may be working, but water in the oil tank, a restricted filter or a deteriorating supply line can still lead to problems.
Regular servicing may help to:
A service cannot guarantee that an older boiler will never break down. It does, however, give you a much better idea of its condition than waiting for it to stop working in the middle of winter.
You do not need to wait until the next scheduled service if the boiler is showing signs of a problem.
Contact an oil boiler engineer if you notice:
Repeatedly pressing the boiler reset button is not a repair. If it continues to lock out, there is usually an underlying fault that needs investigating.
There is no automatic need to replace an oil boiler simply because it is getting older. If it remains reliable, parts are available and combustion results are acceptable, continued servicing may be the sensible choice.
Replacement becomes worth considering when breakdowns are becoming frequent, oil consumption has increased or important parts are difficult to source. A newer oil boiler may also provide better control and efficiency than an ageing non-condensing appliance.
For some properties, moving to renewable heating may be worth investigating. Earth Inspired installs both ground and air source heat pumps and can assess whether the building is suited to lower-temperature heating.
You can also compare the broader range of heat pump options available for homes and businesses. We will not recommend replacing a working oil boiler with a heat pump unless the property, insulation and heating system make the change practical.
Earth Inspired is a North Devon plumbing and heating company with more than three decades of industry experience. We work on the complete heating system, including the boiler, oil tank, fuel supply, controls, pipework and hot-water system.
Our oil boiler customers benefit from:
Our OFTEC registration means our engineers are trained to work on oil-fired appliances according to recognised industry standards. You will also receive the appropriate servicing paperwork and oil tank assessment following the visit.
Earth inspired is located just outside Barnstaple, North Devon. Our team offers oil boiler servicing services across areas such as :
For all oil fired central heating system repairs and maintenance, contact our team today.
Find answers to common questions about our oil boiler servicing services
Most oil boilers should be serviced once a year. You should also check the manufacturer’s servicing requirements, particularly if the appliance remains under warranty.
Yes. Earth Inspired can service traditional, system and combination oil boilers in domestic and commercial properties.
The engineer will check the tank for water contamination and complete a tank risk assessment where required. Earth Inspired also offers tank installation, removal and contamination services.
Minor issues may be resolved during the appointment when the required parts and time are available. If more substantial work is needed, the engineer will explain the fault and provide advice on the next step.
The price can depend on the appliance, its condition, location and whether repairs or replacement parts are needed. Contact Earth Inspired for a clear quotation based on your boiler.
Some oil-fired systems may be suitable for conversion to HVO, which stands for hydrotreated vegetable oil. Compatibility depends on the boiler, burner, storage tank and manufacturer requirements. Earth Inspired can assess the existing system before recommending any conversion work.
Check that there is oil in the tank and that the boiler has power. Do not repeatedly reset the appliance if it continues to lock out. Contact an OFTEC registered engineer to identify the fault.
Do not wait until the heating fails to find out that the boiler needed attention. Book annual oil boiler servicing with Earth Inspired and have the appliance, combustion performance and oil supply checked by an OFTEC registered engineer.