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Oil Furnace : When to Call a Professional

First things first, it’s always good to know the signs that indicate your HVAC system might need a Repair or Replacement. When it comes to oil furnaces, most problems you discover will require the help of an HVAC professional. If you find your furnace has low air flow or isn’t turning on, you can check to see if your thermostat is working, or change your filter (more on how to do that later) before calling in a professional. If these things don’t seem to do the trick, or your furnace is facing another problem entirely, you’ll need to call in an HVAC professional for oil furnace service. Common issues that require an oil furnace Repair include:

• Fuel line blockages: The fuel line connected to your furnace could become clogged, typically producing a buzzing or clicking sound when the furnace is on. The fuel line could become blocked if it’s bent; if sludge or mud accumulates on it; or if rust forms. This problem should always be handled by an HVAC professional. To fix a fuel line blockage, the technician might clean the oil canister, clean the fuel line, or replace the filter.
• Faulty controls: Faulty controls mean your oil furnace isn’t able to receive the messages that tell it how to operate correctly. This is likely a result of an electrical issue, which should always be handled by an HVACprofessional. When a technician comes to inspect faulty controls, they’ll likely turn off the furnace’s power, check the wiring, and rewire if necessary, or check the circuit.
• Smoking burners: If your oil furnace is smoking, turn it off and call an HVAC professional. The burning could be the result of a number of things, including a clogged nozzle, misplaced burner, or the wrong end cone on the furnace. To fix this problem, a technician may adjust the airflow to your furnace, perform a combustion analysis, clean the nozzle, or replace the end cone.

Keep in mind, the cost of these and other types of oil furnace repairs varies based on the type of warranty you have on your furnace, so always remember to register your device to avoid higher costs!