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Professional Boiler Maintenance: Increase Efficiency & Safety

Ensure peak performance and reliability with expert boiler maintenance, including comprehensive gas boiler maintenance services tailored to your needs.

Why Choose O'Brien?

Our dedicated boiler maintenance and repair service team will ensure that your annual boiler service, repair, and maintenance is scheduled at a time most convenient to you and your site while still remaining compliant to Australian Standards.

Our resources are located in four locations nationally which ensures distribution of our technical base across the business and accurate allocation of resources. Every branch stocks a wide range of parts, and our extensive steam boiler supplier network also ensures spares are on hand and delivered as per our customer requirements.  Our equipment is maintained according to both site specific needs and your overall business requirements.

O’Brien’s systems and administrative reporting ensure your equipment is maintained to the specifications required. In addition, we also keep detailed records of all maintenance and servicing of your equipment.

Our Services: Your Boiler, Our Priority

Explore our range of professional boiler maintenance and gas boiler maintenance services designed to optimize efficiency, ensure safety, and extend the life of your equipment.

Periodic Boiler Maintenance

O'Brien can provide you with Service Agreements based on your requirements for periodic servicing as per Australian Standards. Our Service Managers can pre plan your service intervals yearly in advance or month by month.

Annual Boiler Shutdowns/Maintenance

O'Brien will work with you, other contractors, and suppliers to help deliver works on schedule during planned shutdowns. We understand the importance of limiting downtime and are well equipped with resources and support services to be able to consistently deliver.

Breakdowns

We provide round-the-clock phone call support by our on-call technical response team. To ensure you receive optimal service from us to get your boiler system up and running, our team is available 24/7. We have a wide range of spares on hand to get you up and running with minimal downtime.

Panel / PLC Upgrades

To maintain reliability and efficiency of your plant. Our Burner Management System offers complete and flexible hot water boiler service and maintenance to industrial users. Applications include natural gas and hot water boilers, oil heaters and process driers. Our controllers are suitable for use with single and dual fuel burners as well as with twin fired boilers.

Fuel conversions

Converting from a heavy oil to gas boiler system can save maintenance costs considerably. It’ll also extend burner life and enhance plant availability. You can also save electrical costs since fuel tanks and lines no longer need to be heated. Running the system on cleaner fuels reduces boiler cleaning expenses. Contact us to discuss all options, including Biomass solution.

Pressure Vessel Registration

Providing registrations of your pressure vessels with the relevant authorities. We can Verify drawings to any specification and requirement.

Design Verification

All O'Brien pressure vessels have their Design Verified with the relevant authority. For those purchasing equipment from other suppliers, O'Brien can provide assistance with obtaining Design Verification from the relevant authority.

Appliance and Gas Submissions

Appliance Commissioning and Gas Submissions with the relevant authorities. We provide solutions from Engineering a gas train all the way through to commissioning of the appliance. We are recognised Australia wide with no restrictions in the type of appliance (Co Generation Gas turbines, Boilers, Kilns, Gas fired Dryers ).

Piping Upgrades

Our team of engineers and mechanical fitters can attend to your piping upgrade requirements. We have qualified Boilermakers who specialize in Arc Stick Welding, Flux cored MIG Welding and TIG Welding of Stainless-Steel Piping systems. We can design and produce AutoCAD P & IDs for existing pipework and new Engineered solutions.

Industrial Plant Automation & Control

Industrial Plant Automation & ControlMany facilities have more than one boiler for redundancy/reliability, such as schools and hospitals. Other facilities have installed or retrofitted multiple, modular boilers for various reasons other than energy efficiency. (First cost, space considerations, operator codes, etc.) If boilers are not optimized for efficiency, there is potential energy savings from installing an intelligent boiler sequence control.

Steam Trap Audits

Approximately 20% of the steam leaving a central boiler plant is lost via leaking traps in typical space heating systems without a proactive assessment program. Losses can be significantly and easily reduced by implementing a program using portable test equipment. Implementing any type of steam trap maintenance program will be beneficial to your company. O'Brien can tailor an audit program which suits your requirements.

Valve Overhaul Service

We provide a prompt valve overhaul service for any Safety Reliefs, Main Steam Stop Valves, Pressure Reducing Valves, Check Valves. All valve overhauls are accompanied with a NATA Certification Certificates.

Furnace Maintenance and Repairs

Our steam boiler operation and maintenance solutions offer you a fresh approach that will help you improve control of your facility, optimize equipment, and provide a fixed budget through a customized service agreement. Equipment we service include Gas Fired Generator Sets, Flare Burners, Process and Autoclave Ovens and Power Coating and Curing Ovens . If you are interested in our gas boiler repair service and maintenance and refractory repair solutions , you can contact Craig Parker at +61 3 8325 1000 or craig@obrien-energy.com

If you would like further information regarding our steam boiler operation and maintenance service capabilities, please contact us for further information.

Common Boiler Maintenance Questions

Boiler maintenance is the routine inspection, cleaning, and servicing of a boiler system to ensure it operates efficiently, safely, and reliably. This process includes checking critical components, addressing wear and tear, and optimizing performance. Regular boiler maintenance, including gas boiler maintenance, helps prevent breakdowns, extend the lifespan of the equipment, and reduce energy costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Boiler service and maintenance are crucial for ensuring the efficiency, safety, and longevity of your system. Regular servicing helps identify potential issues before they become costly repairs, improves energy efficiency, and reduces operating costs. For systems like gas boilers, maintenance is essential to ensure proper combustion, minimize emissions, and comply with safety regulations. Proper care also extends the boiler’s lifespan, providing reliable performance and peace of mind.

The cost of boiler maintenance varies depending on factors such as the type of boiler, its age, and the complexity of the service required. On average, a routine maintenance visit may cost between $150 and $500, with gas boiler maintenance often falling on the lower end due to simpler components. Additional costs may arise if repairs, part replacements, or advanced diagnostics are needed. Investing in regular maintenance helps reduce long-term expenses by preventing costly breakdowns and improving energy efficiency.

Key parts of a boiler that require regular inspection include the burner, heat exchanger, combustion chamber, and controls to ensure optimal performance and safety. Other critical components like the gas valves, circulation pump, pressure relief valve, and water level gauge should also be checked during routine boiler maintenance. Regular inspection helps identify potential issues early, ensuring reliable operation and extending the boiler’s lifespan.

Yes, hiring a professional for boiler repairs is essential to ensure the job is done safely and correctly. Boilers are complex systems, and attempting DIY repairs can lead to further damage or safety hazards. Professionals, like us at O’Brien, have the expertise to diagnose and fix issues efficiently while ensuring your boiler operates at peak performance. Trusting experienced technicians also helps maintain warranty coverage and extends the lifespan of your equipment.