What are some of the problems that occur with oil burners?

The following are some of the most common issues that a service contractor addresses when troubleshooting an oil furnace, along with the possible cures.

• BURNER DOESN’T OPERATE.
• BURNER IS OPERATIONAL BUT WON’T FIRE.
• BURNER SMOKES.
• BURNER CYCLES OFTEN.
• EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION.
• ODORS OR FUMES.
• CHIMNEY SMOKES CONTINUOUSLY.

How do I purge air from my boiler?

Set radiator to the maximum heat setting and ensure the boiler begins to circulate water. Leave the boiler at the setting for at least fifteen minutes. Turn off your central heating unit to stop airflow or water from being pumped through the unit. Wait approximately ten minutes to allow the boiler to cool.

Why will my oil furnace not ignite?

Possible causes: The furnace could need resetting. Other possible causes include a faulty connection in the thermostat, a pilot flame in need of cleaning, a switch that’s been turned off or problems with a gas valve.

How do you bleed air from a furnace?

The steps of the process are as follows:

1. The furnace is shut off.
2. The technician locates the bleeder valve.
3. A tube is connected to the fuel line valve.
4. The technician turns the valve and presses the furnace reset button.
5. If there are bubbles in the fuel, the bleed will need to continue until there are no more bubbles.

Why is my oil furnace sputtering?

Remove the oil burner nozzle with a wrench and replace it with a new one. A clogged nozzle often leads to sputtering because the burner isn’t receiving enough fuel. It is simpler and cost-effective to replace the nozzle instead of trying to clean the old one.

What causes oil furnace to rumble?

Shut-down oil burner rumbling noises are usually traced to air leaks into the oil piping system (expanding air as oil pressure falls pushes more air out of the nozzle for incomplete combustion), improper electrode settings, or a defective fuel unit (oil pump) that doesn’t shut off cleanly.

Why won’t my oil furnace fire up?

Does an oil furnace have an air filter?

Taking care of the filter is one of the most important things you can do for your oil furnace. As the system circulates air, it filters the air in your home and extracts excess moisture to help control humidity.

Do I need to get my Ecoflam burner serviced?

It is advisable to take out a maintenance contract to guarantee regular servicing. Ecoflam burners have been designed and built in compliance with all current regulations and directives. All burners comply to the safety and energy saving operation regulations within the standard of their respective performance range.

Are Ecoflam approved heat generators suitable for all applications?

They are suitable for use with all heat generators complying with standard within their respective performance range. Any other type of application requires the approval of ECOFLAM. Installation, start-up and maintenance must only be carried out by authorised specialists and all applicable guidelines and regulations must be complied with.

Do the burners meet the standard en676?

The design and function of the burners meet the standard EN676. They are suitable for use with all heat generators complying with standard within their respective performance range. Any other type of application requires the approval of ECOFLAM.

What are the precautions for the operation of the burner?

The burner must not be operated in rooms containing aggressive vapours (e.g. spray, perchloroethylene, hydrocarbon tetrachloride, solvent, etc.) or tending to heavy dust formation or high air humidity. Adequate ventilation must be provided at the place of installation of the furnace system to ensure a reliable supply with combustion air.