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Mar 16, 2011 · My oil fired boiler started leaking water about 2wks ago. It leaks about .5 to 1.0 liters of water per day, maybe more. Here are some Q I have: 1. How dangerous is this situation? Is my boiler going to run out of water and cause serious damage or do I have time to shop around for a replacement?
Apr 11, 2024 · A leak from the side of your water heater generally means there's an issue with the seal around the heating element. How To Fix: To check this, you'll need to open up the access panel, remove the insulation, and look for any signs of visible damage or rust.
- Technically, yes, but you really shouldn't. Continuing to use a leaky water heater can result in more damage to the device and your home, which is...
- It will typically cost anywhere from $200-$1,000 to have a professional fix a leaking water heater, depending on the exact problem which needs to b...
- It's difficult to say because it depends on the exact problem, but once you notice it leaking, it could be a sign of something serious and that it...
- Yes, if your water heater is leaking, it can be hazardous in your home. In very, very extreme circumstances, the build-up of pressure can cause it...
Sep 18, 2022 · 1. Pilot Light Issues. If your oil furnace has a pilot light that won’t stay lit, it could be a problem with the thermocouple. The thermocouple is a heat-sensing device that tells the oil furnace when the pilot light is lit. If the thermocouple is not working, it will shut off the flow of oil to the burner, causing the pilot light to go out.
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- Question: Oil-Fired Water Heater Shuts of About Every 2 Weeks
I am having problems restarting the water heater ever since hurricane irene slammed into New Jersey and my basement flooded. We changed the motor and oil fiter, but are having problems getting oil to feed through the lines I was wondering if there were suggestions. - Antoinette
I have an oil water heater and at each joint of the exhaust there is a water/oil mixture leaking out of the joints. More notably when the hot water is running, it appears to be more water than oil. Is this possibly water leaking into the burner cavity? - Shaun 5/4/12
i don't have hot water , i dont know the reason , please help ? i have oil system and a new water tank installed 4 months ago. - Fady 11/13/12
recently had to prime my water heater thought nozzle was clogged, i replaced it and it fired up but then when it cooled down and was comanded to refire it ran but did not fire. I primed again it fired and has done the same for the last week now it won't fire upon priming, has my pump just become to week to inject enough fuel or do u think it is ano...
28 Oct 2014 Anonymous said: Our oil-fired water heater shuts of about every 2 weeks , All I do is press the reset button (hold for 6 seconds) and it works for a few weeks before shutting off again. No other apparent problems.. .the water heats up quite quickly and to a good temperature. We do have to drain of the scale buildup quite often though. A...
We include considerations of oil pipe leaks out (fuel oil leaks), oil piping leaks in (air in the system), clogged, damaged, noisy, or mis-routed fuel oil piping, and oil fill and vent piping size and location requirements. We also discuss the need for and location for heating oil or fuel oil filters and safety valves.
This article explains how to inspect, diagnose, adjust, maintain, or repair oil-fired water heaters including the loss of hot water or inadequate hot water supply. We include normal water heater maintenance, temperature adjustment, and improvements to hot water quantity as well as reduction in hot water heating cost.
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Apr 16, 2010 · Over time changes in temperature from hot to cold environment changes near and around your oil furnace nozzle can cause buildup of residue and even corrosion on the metal. This can affect the nozzles efficiency and output as well causing your furnace not to light or not get enough fuel while firing.
