Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces - Stewart Warner oil burning furnace

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Carson Stout
02-21-09, 11:17 AM
I have a fuel oil burning furnace that is about 30 years old. I am having to prime the unit every time I use it. It runs and heats up fine, but when it gets to temperature and shuts off, it will not re-light on its own. I've heard my injectors could be dirty, but I'd like a better idea before I try to tear into it.

pfd27
02-21-09, 12:49 PM
I have a fuel oil burning furnace that is about 30 years old. I am having to prime the unit every time I use it. It runs and heats up fine, but when it gets to temperature and shuts off, it will not re-light on its own. I've heard my injectors could be dirty, but I'd like a better idea before I try to tear into it.

Is the tank inside or out? One line or two line?

If you have to prime it every time, then I would take a look at the fuel filter to start.
Grady
02-21-09, 04:14 PM
Please explain what you are doing to prime the heater.