We ran out of fuel oil. After refilling the tank, and pressing the reset button, the furnace still will not start up. As a matter of fact, when I push the reset button, NOTHING happens. It should kick the furnace on, so it will "suck" fuel out of the tank, and it's not doing this. What does this mean? How can I fix it?
2006-12-30 06:53:11 · 8 answers · asked by Mygirlsmom 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It should at least kick on!. There are two resets, 1 on the electric fuel pump's motor, and 1 on the control box. Find both and make sure they are reset. Next check that the thermostat is set to 80 turn the heater switch to off then back on, if it still doesn't kick on check the breaker in your breaker box. The problem is obviously more than just air in the line. The pump has to run to prime itself, even if you have to crack the air bleed valve on the top of the injector pump. GOOD LUCK!
2006-12-30 08:12:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing please ignore those two answers and kirk is not cert heating tech. If you keep hitting the reset you will put to much oil in the chamber and could have an explosion. What you are doing wrong is playing with it. You don't have a wet kit to set up your burner. Its going to cost you more money to fix if you don't call a NORA CERT. HEATING TECH NOT KIRK. Your cad eye could be bad your pump pressure might not be set right you could have to much vacuum in the line. Is it a Hot air furnace or a forced hot water boiler.
2016-05-22 21:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given- you have electrics- I suggest that you review starting procedures for your furnace. You will have to entertain a number of steps-carefully -to engage the system fully. Be patient -and careful-mindful in this endeavor so that you can carefull explain any failures along the way to those that can remedy the troubles over the phone in a methodical progression. This attitude will effect a safe and successfull end to your dilema. If in doubt-ask for help from a local firestation.They will be glad you did!
2006-12-30 07:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by racer123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have air in the line. the pump needs to be bled at the burner. either by loosening the line nut, or a bleed screw on the pump. you will need a pan and rags when you do this as you need a solid stream of oil to come out. if you do it the nut way, don't remove it all the way, just loosen it. since it sounds like your first time, maybe you should have someone be ready to close the valve at the bottom of the tank, just in case! since the pump ran dry it can't create a vacuum to prime itself, that's why it won't start.
2006-12-30 08:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by car dude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a reset button on the motor that may need to be reset. It is usually a small square red button on the side of the burner motor on the opposite side of the fuel pump.
BY THE WAY PEOPLE THAT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT, THERE IS NO THERMOCOUPLE ON AN OIL FIRED BURNER SO STOP MAKING ASSES OF YOURSELVES AND ANSWER QUESTIONS YOU KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT.
2006-12-30 10:05:42 · answer #5 · answered by Obsean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may have an air gap in the fuel line and you need to open the line and let it drain into a bucket until it is clear and not bubblly.
then try to relite.
If not after that, chk the amount you put into the tank, you may have to fill it fuller to get it to start draining into the stove.
if its not a selfstarter by hand or igniter, you need to get someone to chang the thermo coupling
2006-12-30 08:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, just by coincidence, the thermocouple went out, things do happen. It can't hurt to change it.
2006-12-30 09:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pump probably needs to be primed
2006-12-30 07:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋