How to Properly Service Gas Boiler with Pilot Not Staying Neglected Slant Fin Gas Boiler

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Another Great Video, Mike. There was a lot of work done during that call. Most companies charge extra for a Combustion Test. The customer seemed pleased. I have never used WD40 on burner tubes, learn something new every day. Be safe out there Mike.

[@1022hard]

I was surprised y how quickly you completely that service call! I’m retired now but replacing thermocouples on furnaces and boilers was the primary repair we did back in the 80’s. Oh and replacing filters and fan belts on gas’s furnaces.

[@PipeDoctor]

Ty

[@mattl643]

Fair price for a well performed service. Keep making these trades great again.

[@PipeDoctor]

That's the plan!

[@haloplumbingservices1340]

Great job, handled like a true professional.....may want to tack on a little bit more $$$$ for printer ink......

[@biker55555]

Mikey **** Pipes! Any reason you left out the burner retention clips? thanks!

[@PipeDoctor]

Those clips are shipping retention clips they are not needed for normal operation. Oh, I guess what you can’t ask the manufacture to confirm that because they bankrupt.

[@scottmaz4063]

Boy JPP needed your help today.

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah? Time for collaboration?

[@doncnunez6231]

As a former Massapequa resident now Marietta Ga. Good to see the Gold bracelet HVAC guru work his Magic again and again!!

[@PipeDoctor]

Hacks bring me stacks

[@Spec360]

Mikey you took the cold weather with you good lol back to high 80s In Florida

[@PipeDoctor]

I’ll be back in Florida on Sunday. God bless Ron DeSantis.

[@Spec360]

@@PipeDoctor roads are great here

[@stefboulas]

Excellent job Mikey. Your fee is very fair and justified. I had one question does the flame need to be adjusted when replacing burner tubes? I was thinking once you replace a burner tube or clean it will the flame be too high causing the rollout switch to trip?. Great video.

[@PipeDoctor]

Not generally we use a combustion analyzer and we use a digital monometer checking our pressures and checking our exhaust gases

[@jamespadgett291]

Yeah Mike another viewer advised me of that thanks. I forget you got over 155 k Subs from many locations so I can see the concern. But I'm in Queens NY not far from you so it's really relevant for me. Keep up the great Vids.

[@PipeDoctor]

You bet

[@emilioescobedo3024]

Where are those wires u disconnect ed from gas valve go to?

[@fishin360]

my slantfin V90 is on its last leg...maybe one more winter. what boiler model number would be a direct replacement? mine has a 3 inch vent to side of house..

[@waltdembeck4634]

what'd you do with the little clips you removed?

[@PipeDoctor]

Replaced them back on

[@aayotechnology]

@@PipeDoctorwhat are they for?

[@waltdembeck4634]

Thanks, must have missed that part and was wondering if they were for when the boiler is new and being transported so the tubes wouldn't fly around

[@TJuice1986]

Replacing the Thermocouple on my furnace today. Also going to take the pilot line off of the valve and blow a little air through it because the flame seems a little lazy. Never did it before so I appreciate your video, it’ll help me a lot. Would you suggest also using WD-40 on the burners to clean them up a bit? The furnace hasn’t been touched for 10+ years!

[@gfromny5740]

i just replaced my thermocouple and the pilot light still wont stay on while hitting the rod after letting go of the red button. could the issue be with the gas valve ?

[@PipeDoctor]

if the pilot flame is good, then yes, you'd be needing a new gas valve

[@flyer617]

Your pricing is consistent with the Boston area, except you do a bit more like flue gas analysis and bring your experience to the table. I was wondering why you didn't try to sell a service contract.

[@PipeDoctor]

You know what that’s a great question I just didn’t think about offering a maintenance plan to this homeowner

[@johnphillipsplumbing7148]

Back in your wheelhouse, brought your "A" game today,great video!

[@PipeDoctor]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@randomclips9122]

What made the flame less yellow if you didnt change the ignition assembly?

[@PipeDoctor]

Cleaning and moving it around likely stirred debris loose

[@jameelkhan3161]

I'm looking for Mikey Pipes video showing him using his tester to test 24 volts transformer..testing the pressure trol..the rollout switch and the spill switch..pls help me find that video

[@PipeDoctor]

Google

[@danpresson]

Why do you put wd40 on the burners great video hop its not a stupid q

[@2pugman]

When I service my steam boiler, I now clean and brush the tubes and wipe them down with WD40. If Mikey does it, I do it. Thanks Mike.

[@PipeDoctor]

WD-40 is a protectant and lubricant it doesn’t hurt and also gives it a nice clean shine

[@rpiester]

Another great video! What is the idea behind spraying the burners with WD40? Won't that just immediately burn off? Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us.

[@mitchdenner9743]

Just something to knock the dust off without hurting the tubes, and like you said, it just burns off.

[@PipeDoctor]

See below

[@josiahpierson3636]

Also works good with a scotch bright pad or scratchy paper for shining up your copper

[@Atjayvang21]

What kind of airplane was that. Same one fly's over my house every day.

[@modeman69]

Thanks Mike good video

[@PipeDoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vinzillabeats]

Are you still offering consultations?

[@PipeDoctor]

Yes, details on my website pipedoc.net

[@isaacehrlich9277]

How much did you charge for that 24 volt thermocouple? I guess that it's true about that cliche, If your not using Mikey Pipes your getting screwed,but if you're using Mikey pipes you're getting fucked.

[@PipeDoctor]

And you’re an asshole goodbye now you’re blocked from the channel.

[@ronniehvac653]

Hey Mike, what's with the WD-40? Can you explain?

[@PipeDoctor]

cleaner and lubricant

[@oscarperez-m4w]

The way I look at it is he paid for your expertise to get ot working again it's worth it for having heat for his family ...maybe he should get the other guy and probably have to get a new boiler !!!!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks for your feedback. It’s much appreciated.

[@armandomadrigal9793]

Muy professionalmente

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

La verdad

[@PipeDoctor]

Muchos Gracias señor

[@jameschettiar331]

Never use WD 40 to clean the burners it contains kerosene and water . I take it to the sink and wash it with hot water thoroughly . Even the l pilot burner . Combustion test should be in the draft hood above 12 " from the heat exchanger . Putting the probe in the flue diverter can cause ambient air to sense that can lead to incorrect reading in the efficiency test . And over all great job .

[@h2oman983]

Im subscribed to you channel, but this is the first time being stumped: WD40 on the burners. Why?

[@PipeDoctor]

It’s a lubricant and protectant

[@randomclips9122]

So whats the benefit of spraying WD-40 on the burners?

[@PipeDoctor]

Lubricates and protects.

[@Chris_In_Texas]

18:22 New battery time for the printer... 😁😜

[@PipeDoctor]

lol

[@scottmaz4063]

Job well done Mikey 👏

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks

[@scottvolage1752]

First. Make the trades great again Mikey Pipes.

[@PipeDoctor]

Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊🎉

[@MokenaBob]

Hey as me being the old guy. I would hire you in a second. You get what you pay for.

[@PipeDoctor]

Thank you

[@jamespadgett291]

I appreciate you mentioning the price Mike so as a homeowner I know about how much / estimate I might be dealing with.

[@kens.3729]

Mike has mentioned many times he has a Company Policy NOT to Discuss Pricing since Every State across each Region of the U.S. is going to be Different. 👍

[@PipeDoctor]

I don’t typically discuss pricing

[@timodonnell38]

Well done

[@PipeDoctor]

Thank you very much for your feedback for watching the video and for supporting the channel

[@paulyanega2373]

once again nice work ... as always !!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks again!

[@williamloder9194]

Looks like another hotel towel ???

[@PipeDoctor]

Facts

[@billmonroe8826]

Holy sh*t! Pricey!

[@PipeDoctor]

When they say "pricey," they really mean it's time to break open the piggy bank!

[@livenotonevil8279]

Dammit Jim, I'm a pilot, not a proofreader!

[@PipeDoctor]

lol

[@MWestern-m4g]

Ala Peanut Butter Sandwiches!

[@PipeDoctor]

Haha

[@Capt4141]

Does the 5 second rule apply to a flashlight??….mike stop putting that in your mouth and start planning the epic pool party

[@PMG526]

He likes putting big black things in his mouth.

[@jayclark5912]

It's one way to keep the immune system strong I guess. Thought the same thing watching another video.

[@PipeDoctor]

I love big black things in my mouth

[@jayclark5912]

@@PipeDoctor lol.....

[@tjlovesrachel]

@@PipeDoctorgiggity

[@donchung6709]

You recently fired an employee for trying to light a pilot on a boiler with the burners on the floor in front of the boiler. Upon seeing you doing the same thing there was a lot of anxiety on my part knowing how dangerous that is but you knew what you were doing. I think you should not show these things on your videos because There are alot of beginners out there seeing that done by you but do not know how dangerous it is. Please advise

[@MWestern-m4g]

You charge what the Market will Bear. If you don't make money- you die. Service-Service-Service. And only install parts that YOU SOURCE, not the customer. Did you trade for that sweet Red GT 40 yet? Just needed a little tuneup. I'd like to put that on a pole 50' up in the front of the shop.

[@PipeDoctor]

Exactly

[@scottmaz4063]

#1😂😂😂😂

[@PipeDoctor]

First

[@RGNHomeSolutions]

Basically, you replaced a $10 thermocouple for $487.00. Looking at all the boilers he has there- he better watch the video and learn to do it himself before he goes broke!

[@PipeDoctor]

Spoken like a typical jerk

[@gomerhondo7249]

Facts maybe $25-50 in parts but 100% markup and then trip and labor charges.

[@mitchdenner9743]

You're the only one complaining about the price. Your just butt hurt your business failed from selling 10 dollar parts. 😜🎤

[@RGNHomeSolutions]

The price is whatever a customer agrees to pay. I know plenty of HVAC guys and they all buy houses, do flips, and buy investment properties from me. They have tons of money. The point is if the guy has 10 boilers he should learn how to replace a thermocouple because it's the most common thing to go wrong. @@mitchdenner9743

[@RGNHomeSolutions]

The price is whatever someone agrees to pay. I know many HVAC guys and they do quite well. They buy tons of properties from me for flips and investment. My point is the guy should know how to replace a thermocouple if he has 10 boilers. I teach my maintenance guys how to do it (if they don't already know) so I don't have to pay $487.00. That's what maintenance is paid to do in an apartment complex.@@mitchdenner9743

[@kens.3729]

Amazes me the Priority of something as Important as Heat for Survival in Extreme Temps taken for Granted. Malfunctioning Furnaces Kill people across U.S. 🤔🤪👎

[@ThumperKJFK]

✌👍

[@PipeDoctor]

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