How to Oil a Columbia Brand Heater

Columbia brand heaters are boilers that heat water, which in turn heats your home. Like all heaters, Columbia boilers have motors that need oiling on a yearly basis to keep them working well. The boiler should be oiled before the start of the heating season to get it ready to go. Failing to oil your boiler’s motor could result in a breakdown in the middle of a cold night.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Cloth
• Motor oil

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off the power to the boiler. Use the screwdriver to open the maintenance hatch on the Columbia boiler.

   • 2

     Locate the motor in the bottom of the boiler. It should be encased in a metal cover with several holes in the top. Wipe off the metal cover with the cloth to remove any soot or oily buildup.

   • 3

     Drop two to three drops of oil into each of the holes in the top of the Columbia boiler motor.

   • 4

     Close the maintenance hatch and turn the boiler back on.