Burnham Corporation America's Boiler Company The heating system that needs replacing every few years Internet
A V-7 series oil fired boiler was installed when we built our home in August 1996. A large crack developed in the boiler block in November 1999. It was replaced under warranty with another V-7 series boiler at a cost of $1000 for installation by a plumbing and heating contractor.
In October 2012, a crack developed in the replacement boiler in the exact same location. Replacement under warranty would cost $5000, with no guarantee that a 3rd boiler would not crack, as well.
Our plumbing and heating contractor and fuel company were reluctant to install another Burnham boiler because of numerous, frequent and increasing service calls for boiler block cracks from customers who also have the V series. At their recommendation, and for peace of mind, we installed a System 2000.
The warranty is worthless. Who wants to replace a heating system more frequently than a toaster or a coffeemaker? Shame on them!