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Geo84
Anon
2013-Feb-27 9:18 am
Circulating pump on a hydrotherm gas firing boilerHeard a wining noise and it went out. Do not plan on replacing it myself. How much should it cost. Older model HI-85
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jack bGone Fishing MVM join:2000-09-08 Cape Cod |
jack b
MVM
2013-Feb-27 4:23 pm
Get out your checkbook. Figure between $350-450 for a plumber to replace a circulator,(parts+labor) if that is in fact all that's wrong. |
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TheMG Premium Member join:2007-09-04 Canada MikroTik RB450G Cisco DPC3008 Cisco SPA112
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to Geo84
Once you do get it replaced, if the pump and/or motor has oil holes, make sure it gets oiled as necessary (according to pump/motor manufacturers recommendations). Most quality recirc pumps that I've seen do have oil holes.
If you pay someone to have your boiler system serviced on a regular basis, watch them and make sure they lubricate. It is an often overlooked but important maintenance item that will help pumps and motors last a very long time. |
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tp0dyabbazooie Premium Member join:2001-02-13 Bulger, PA |
tp0d
Premium Member
2013-Feb-28 10:35 pm
Geo-- where are you located?
A pump for a standard residential system is approx 200$, plus the time to drain and refill/vent the system. Could be 2-3 hours depending on how complex your system is
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Geo84 to Geo84
Anon
2013-Mar-2 7:43 pm
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It was not the pump- it was a type of motor. Told me the system was old and it was difficult to get Replacement parts- that I will be needing a new one soon. Asked him to oil. I did not know where the oil went- stared right up. Hopefully it will last a couple of years. Next question 1200 sq feet house -one story - crawl space- should I scrap the boiler when I replace???? I was told 5000 for a new boiler ( to bring it up to code) or 8000 for furnace??? |
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tp0dyabbazooie Premium Member join:2001-02-13 Bulger, PA |
tp0d
Premium Member
2013-Mar-2 10:28 pm
If yer boiler aint leakin, it doesnt need replaced.
Someone is feedin you a line of BS. They just want to sell you a new one.. Find a new tech.
-j |
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