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    haywig Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 16, 2007, 08:37 PM
    Oil Furnace burner intermittent lighting
    My oil furnace is not lighting every time the themostat calls for heat. Sometime it works fine and other time it will not light and I have to press the reset button and then it sometimes does not start. Fuel is getting into the fuel chamber. Sometimes the furnace will light after a lot of fuel has been pump into the chamber with a loud bang. Please help
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    Dec 17, 2007, 05:43 AM
    You have a ignition problem.
    Weak ignition transformer or
    Defective/dirty spark electrodes or
    Partially restricted nozzle or
    Loose wiring.

    I do not recommend operating this furnace under these circumstances.

    If the reset is pressed to many times and too much oil gets into the combustion chamber not only will you have a loud bang but you could end up with a uncontrolled burn which can lead to blower fan/fan limit control damage to say the least.

    If you are not familiar with a oil burner and can do the necessary repairs I suggest you call a professional repair person and get it fixed ASAP.
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