Here are 3 things you can do between professional inspection appointments to make sure your unit is running smoothly. However, if you’re not comfortable working on or near an oil furnace motor, you can always call, and reduce the risk of error or damage to your unit.
Look for signs of black soot around your furnace. Soot outside the furnace itself could mean that the unit is burning more than oil. You should also look at the smoke coming from your chimney while the furnace is burning; black smoke could indicate that the oil is not being burned completely.
Listen for any unusual vibrating or rattling sounds coming from the furnace blower. If you notice any of these signs, contact your local.
Remember to change the air filter in your furnace as often as recommended by your operator’s manual, or more frequently if you own pets.
As part of your oil furnace maintenance appointment, you can expect your to complete the same tasks as a during a gas furnace inspection. Because an oil furance’s working parts are connected to combustible fuels, we recommend letting a trained HVAC professional handle these inspections to avoid any chance of damage.
Inspect oil burner.
Clean heat exchanger.
Inspect and replace oil nozzle.
Replace oil filter.
Inspect flame sensor.
Clean burner fan.
Check vacuum readings.
Oil motor if applicable.
Check fuel lines for leaks.