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- 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.
- Dirty Burner. If your oil furnace has a dirty burner, it will not operate as efficiently as it should. The burner is the part of the furnace that burns the oil, and if it is dirty, the oil will not burn as cleanly or as efficiently.
- Clogged Fuel Line. If your oil furnace has a clogged fuel line, it will not be able to get the oil it needs to run. The fuel line delivers oil to the burner, and if it is clogged, the furnace will not be able to operate.
- Thermostat Problems. If your furnace isn’t heating properly, it could be due to thermostat problems. You should make sure that your thermostat is working properly and that it’s set to the correct temperature for your home.
Aug 19, 2020 · Whether it be accumulated debris in a water heater or debris from a corroded dip tube, the most important part is having these checked. Here’s a guide on how to inspect the sacrificial anode or the dip tube on a heater: Turn the water heater off; Close the cold water valve (this valve lets water enter the heater tank)
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- Question: Oil Water Heater Has Water Leaking Out of The Exhaust
- Question: No Hot Water, Don't Know Why
- Question: Trouble Re-Priming The Oil Fired Water Heater
- 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...
- Produces Too Much Smoke. If your oil heater is producing too much smoke, it could be a sign that the wick is too high. The wick should be trimmed to 1/4 inch above the oil level.
- High Fuel Consumption. The first thing you will notice with a high fuel consumption rate is an increase in your fuel bills. Your oil heater will be working harder and using more oil to heat your home, resulting in a higher bill.
- Produces Strange Odors. If your oil heater produces strange odors, it may be due to a dirty or clogged burner. The first thing you should do is clean the burner.
- Short Cycling. Short cycling is a problem that can occur with both oil and gas heaters. It happens when the heater turns on and off more frequently than normal, usually due to a problem with the thermostat.
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.
Jan 10, 2022 · If you are still having hot water issues and the thermometer- (usually on front of boiler) is in the range of 160 to 200 degrees than your issue is with the combi or tankless system. Some problems could be a bad mixing valve or coil. This is the time to call in the professionals. Make Sure the Power is On.
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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.
