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Chimney Sweeping/Boiler Servicing

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  • 14-11-2014 2:21pm
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    Kettleson
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    Hi all,

    I've got a couple of recommendations, so just looking for ball-park price to service oil/kerosene central heating boiler?

    Also, are there any local chimney sweeps who clean from roof down? Or recommendations for sound chimney sweep? I'm assuming that "chimney pot down" is the most effective way to clean a chimney?

    PS: I got up a chimney sweep on Sligo Boards.ie a few years ago. He gave me a price and then when he done the job, he said "your chimney was very dirty, I'm charging you another €20" which I paid. But I don't want that sort of clown again. And I've cleaned it myself regularly since then. But this time, smoke still occasionally coming down chimney.

    Thanks


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    Dringe123
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Dringe123


    For boiler service would highly recommend Steve Mccarrick. Really knowledgable & very nice. My boiler had been serviced most years but never as good as this. Rads really hot & system was never as efficient. Have recommended him to others.


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    thebuzz
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    Dringe123 wrote: »
    For boiler service would highly recommend Steve Mccarrick. Really knowledgable & very nice. My boiler had been serviced most years but never as good as this. Rads really hot & system was never as efficient. Have recommended him to others.
    How much does a service cost?


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    Kettleson
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    I was chatting to a service man and he couldn't give price until they carry out the job. Although if I had pushed for a ball park figure Im sure he would have told me.

    €90. Was a long enough job though. Might get cheaper.

    And so I've just been told by the lads at work "Sure you can do that yourself". Doh!

    Might have a go next time. Any comments on self servicing boiler? Is it a "no-no" or easy enough for someone with the cop on to read up about it and give it a go?


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    red sean
    Registered Users Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭red sean


    Definite no-no! A diy man has no proper equipment or training to check emission levels/emission leaks etc for a start.
    You can clear out the soot or change the nozzle alright, but thats not a service.
    Remember the CO2 ads! Silent killer.


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    Kettleson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,047 ✭✭✭Kettleson


    red sean wrote: »
    Definite no-no! A diy man has no proper equipment or training to check emission levels/emission leaks etc for a start.
    You can clear out the soot or change the nozzle alright, but thats not a service.
    Remember the CO2 ads! Silent killer.

    Thanks I thought it was "sh1te" talk right enough. Cheers.


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    Aosdan
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Aosdan


    Yes - I would definitely recommend Steve McCarrick (087 779 3233). He has always done a great job for me and my system is in tip top condition. I get him every year as his price is keen also. He knows his stuff and is a really nice and helpful person. He always follows up with me after the job just to check that everything is okay. Oh also if anything complicated arises he calls on his plumber and/or electrician who come immediately ... now that's service.


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    Dringe123
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Dringe123


    Totally agree re Steve McCarrick. Very reliable & competent.


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    thebuzz
    Registered Users Posts: 654 ✭✭✭thebuzz


    Aosdan wrote: »
    Yes - I would definitely recommend Steve McCarrick (087 779 3233). He has always done a great job for me and my system is in tip top condition. I get him every year as his price is keen also. He knows his stuff and is a really nice and helpful person. He always follows up with me after the job just to check that everything is okay. Oh also if anything complicated arises he calls on his plumber and/or electrician who come immediately ... now that's service.
    Welcome to boards.ie Steve


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