MrPinkFloyd
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Hey there everyone! First time posting here.
So will be our 2nd winter in this house, while it will be personally my first (traveled a lot last year for work).
Apparently, last year they were having issues with the oil boiler as well, and it never got 100% fixed, from what I understand. Anyway, on to the problem!
We have an oil boiler heating system. Occasionally, we can smell a volatile oil smell, almost like gas, coupled with the heat not really working at that point. Occasionally, the boiler room would be full of haze, with it seeping out into our living room (we live in a finished basement, in-laws and a brand new baby live upstairs, owner lives off property). In the past, landlord would come over, clean it out, call it good. I have noticed some mild symptoms of headache and nausea here and there....heat off, windows open.
A few days ago, it was REALLY bad, and I was feeling REALLY light headed and nauseous. Turning the service switch off, and removing myself and dog from the house, I felt better after a few minutes. I've let the basement air out, and have had the windows open, heat off since. This was Saturday. Tried calling a company to come out and look at it, but they need the owner to sign off on that, and he won't.
I have a handful of pictures too. Does any of this even look remotely safe to run without some MAJOR repairs, or full replacement(not just cleaning it only, like he's been doing)?!
The lid on top isn't even latched on at all, just sitting on top, freely!?
Gap between pipe and box?
aaaand that's about how it has been for the two years we've been here.
What can I tell this guy?
Thanks in advance for the help!
So will be our 2nd winter in this house, while it will be personally my first (traveled a lot last year for work).
Apparently, last year they were having issues with the oil boiler as well, and it never got 100% fixed, from what I understand. Anyway, on to the problem!
We have an oil boiler heating system. Occasionally, we can smell a volatile oil smell, almost like gas, coupled with the heat not really working at that point. Occasionally, the boiler room would be full of haze, with it seeping out into our living room (we live in a finished basement, in-laws and a brand new baby live upstairs, owner lives off property). In the past, landlord would come over, clean it out, call it good. I have noticed some mild symptoms of headache and nausea here and there....heat off, windows open.
A few days ago, it was REALLY bad, and I was feeling REALLY light headed and nauseous. Turning the service switch off, and removing myself and dog from the house, I felt better after a few minutes. I've let the basement air out, and have had the windows open, heat off since. This was Saturday. Tried calling a company to come out and look at it, but they need the owner to sign off on that, and he won't.
I have a handful of pictures too. Does any of this even look remotely safe to run without some MAJOR repairs, or full replacement(not just cleaning it only, like he's been doing)?!
The lid on top isn't even latched on at all, just sitting on top, freely!?
Gap between pipe and box?
aaaand that's about how it has been for the two years we've been here.
What can I tell this guy?
Thanks in advance for the help!