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Peerless oil boiler making wheezing noises

ChuckP3
ChuckP3 Member Posts: 4
in THE MAIN WALL
My peerless forced hot water oil furnace with tankless coil, installed in 2009 has started making strange wheezing noises. Does it sound like the end is near? Attached YouTube link thanks for help
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/qZZAqpQ1qtc?feature=share

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  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,242
    At first it sounds like Darth Vader, then it transitions into squirrels screaming in agony. You can't pinpoint it? (The screwdriver to the ear test?) I don't think I've ever heard anything like that on a hydronic boiler. Circulator?
    The scorch marks around the burner door is a tad worrisome. Not sealed properly? When was the last time it was serviced? Is there a combustion report?
    I don't think it's time for a new boiler. It's just time for a little pro TLC.
  • ChuckP3
    ChuckP3 Member Posts: 4
    Just had annual winter cleaning/service. Of course it wasn’t wheezing while the tech was working on it but he said everything looked good and 89% efficiency and then just as he was packing up it started wheezing and he said “oh, that’s a cracked boiler, it could last a day, a week or 5 years, we’ll get you a quote on a new boiler”

    Noise comes from inside box
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,298
    @ChuckP3

    Call your service company and talk with the service manager. Post where you are located someone may have a better recommendation than the company your using.
    HVACNUT
  • ChuckP3
    ChuckP3 Member Posts: 4
    Thanks for the replies, definitely going to get another opinion. I’m located in north central Massachusetts btw
  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,242
    If the boiler was cracked, there would be water everywhere. 

  • gyrfalcon
    gyrfalcon Member Posts: 179
    My boiler makes wheezy whistle noise toward the end of a cycle. The boiler is 40 yrs old and could go any day but until then…. 
    Slant Fin Galaxy GG100(1986) , 2 zone hot water baseboard, T87 Honeywell thermostats. 
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,298
    @ChuckP3 try @Charlie from wmass
  • Charlie from wmass
    Charlie from wmass Member Posts: 4,365
    The boiler is not capable of 89% efficiency while having the burner properly tuned for clean combustion. Misadjusted burner that may now have carbon buildup. Have him come back and tune it properly. Anything above 86% efficiency would cause major issues with your chimney and chimney liner and corrosion of your cast iron block.
    Cost is what you spend , value is what you get.

    cell # 413-841-6726
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/charles-garrity-plumbing-and-heating
  • ChuckP3
    ChuckP3 Member Posts: 4
    Definitely need another opinion

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