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austin123
Dec 14, 2008, 08:22 PM
I have an older coleman evcon oil furnace that ran fine until today.It still runs but the smoke exiting the chimney is pure black and sooty. Would this be an indication it's not getting enough air or maybe getting too much oil? Dont have any experience with oil furnaces. Thanks, Ken
KC13
Dec 14, 2008, 08:38 PM
Could be any number of things, but most likely the nozzle is fouled and not misting the fuel properly, and/or the flame head is gunked up and spoiling the swirl of the primary air.
hvacservicetech_07
Dec 14, 2008, 08:40 PM
I agree. I'd say it's time for a tune-up.
hvacservicetech_07
Dec 14, 2008, 08:40 PM
KC13,did you stay at the Holiday Inn express lastnight?
KC13
Dec 14, 2008, 08:55 PM
KC13,did you stay at the Holiday Inn express lastnight?
No, but I was around some people today who did. The power rubbed off on me.
austin123
Dec 14, 2008, 08:59 PM
I agree. I'd say it's time for a tune-up.

Thanks-I'll call for a tuneup
hvacservicetech_07
Dec 14, 2008, 09:33 PM
lol
hvacservicetech_07
Dec 14, 2008, 09:34 PM
BTW,Congrats on the full member status.
KC13
Dec 14, 2008, 09:36 PM
Whoa, yeah, I just saw that. Cool, thx!