WWYD- Old Oil Boiler that keeps breaking down

Our boiler is the original boiler that came with the house (60 + years old) EVERY year it breaks down and EVERY year they tell us we need a new one (this has been for the past 10 years)

We need this boiler to last us about 6 more weeks until we switch to gas- it broke down a few weeks ago and again over the weekend. The boiler man said we *need* a new boiler, or at least another burner (which costs $800). We have a service contract so when they repair it it doesnt cost us anything (except a tip for the guy)

Should we chance it or just suck it up and repair it?

ETA: I saw the post about the family whose boiler exploded over the weekend just want to add that we always get our boiler serviced.

Message edited 12/21/2009 6:35:24 PM.

Re: WWYD- Old Oil Boiler that keeps breaking down

oof, 6 weeks in the dead of winter is going to be HARD. Have you called the gas co. to see if they can move up the conversion date?

Re: WWYD- Old Oil Boiler that keeps breaking down

So the boiler is working now? And if it breaks down again it's still under contract and they'll come service it for free? I don't know; I think I'd take the chance for only 6 weeks. I don't have kids yet though, so my DH and I could always suck it up and pile on the layers for a night or two. If I had kids I might think differently.

Re: WWYD- Old Oil Boiler that keeps breaking down

I would move the gas conversation date up