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LAARS Endurance EBP 110 help!

Hello,

I have a LAARS Endurance EBP 110 which started going into lock out today. Pressing the reset button re-initiated the ignition attempts but it would make a bang/boom noise as it would attempt to ignite. It seems to try about 2 or 3 times and then returns to lock out mode. Turning the boiler completely off and back on again, and then pressing the reset button seems to do the trick. I replaced the ignitor about one year ago... so I don't think it would have failed again so quickly.

I am hesitant to call a professional, as I've had a few in the past try to con me into buying random parts without actually troubleshooting/testing anything.

So if anyone can give me any hints as to what could be causing this problem it would be appreciated. If it's something that is out of scope for a DIY'er, can anyone recommend any honest heating service companies which service Sudbury, Ontario in Canada.

Find a pro

Ask a friend, parent, relative, co-worker, neighbor who they use and trust.

The situation sounds possible dangerous especially if using oil or propane fuels.

not your granddaddy's boiler

Even if you find someone you trust, they still might not have the experience on how these boilers operate. I would call Laars Canada and ask if they can recommend a qualified service company that can work on the EBP. Their number is 905.238.0100

I don't think you need parts. Sounds like the heat exchanger coil may need cleaned with the boom noise. If the vent isn't pitched downward toward the termination, condensate will drip into the coil and clog the coil. Also the combustion may have never been set up from the beginning. The service tech will need blank orifices, a drill index A - Z if nat. gas or 1-60 if LP, a combustion analyzer and a magnehelic to set it up. So, most service techs won't have the knowledge to do this that don't deal with the EBP's on a regular basis.

Good Luck

Thanks.

Thanks for all the help. I looked under "Service Centers" on the Laars website and it brought up http://www.naussplumbing.ca/ which is in my area. I guess I'll give them a shot. The problem hasn't reoccurred today. So I'll wait a bit in hoping it was just a temporary problem.

Thanks again.

be sure to ask

1. Don't hesitate to ask if they have someone who is truly proficient with the EBP and knows how to check combustion gases. It could save you a lot of grief.