Submitted by GlitteringTone t3_z4rusr in newhaven
Did anyone else run out of oil over the last couple of days? We just came home to an empty tank and ordered more, but we’re wondering if there’s any chance they’ll deliver before Monday.
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ProgMM t1_ixsnwbm wrote
You’ll also probably have to press the reset button on your furnace if it tried and failed to light due to lack of fuel. After more than a couple attempts, it’ll lock out, and you’ll have to hunt around online on how to unlock it. (In my experience, it’s usually holding the reset button for 30 seconds. Please do not do this if your furnace is getting fuel but failing to light, you’re risking an explosion, which even if minor could do something like crack a heat exchanger and leaking CO into your home.)
My strategy is this: get a container to catch the oil and put it under the bleed valve. Open the bleed valve— it’s probably a little nut you’ll have to wrench. Reset/turn on the furnace. Let it run for 10 or 15 seconds with one hand on the power switch. Just before it does the safety shut-off, turn it off. You can usually tell from the timing of the relay clicks when the furnace stops trying to light, and is just blowing through air to purge any unburnt fuel and alleviate any explosion risk. Turn the power back on. Repeat until the fuel comes out with no sputtering/bubbles. Turn off the furnace, close the bleed valve, and turn it on. It should light at this point. If something else has gone wrong, you should have a pro look at it. Finally, you can pour the oil from your catch container into the tank outside.
GlitteringTone OP t1_ixsou4i wrote
I honestly can’t thank you enough for all of this information. This is our first time filling it with diesel for a quick fix. We feel way more confident now thanks to you!
a_w_taylor t1_ixu6gq1 wrote
I’ve had to do the diesel fix a few times over my lifespan of oil heating. No worries - you’ll be good!
Also - oil prices have dropped about a dollar since the election. Which is nice…
crymeariver_a t1_ixv0teh wrote
Wait omg meeee I just found out this morning and am freaking out— I just bought a house with oil and have always had gas all of my life; the workers told me it ran out and now I’m scrambling ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
GlitteringTone OP t1_ixv4yqg wrote
We filled the tank up with five gallons of diesel last night to get us through the weekend and it’s working great! Just follow the instructions in the comments / watch a YouTube video on how to do it - so grateful to know about this now.
crymeariver_a t1_ixvj1d4 wrote
What company did you get to deliver your oil? This is my first time ever and am so lost lol
GlitteringTone OP t1_ixvjsyd wrote
Oh we just got the diesel from the gas station. I got the 5 gallon canister from Home Depot. It has to be diesel, though - not the regular car gasoline.
crymeariver_a t1_ixvkqvh wrote
Sorry I meant like your actual oil not diesel, as in, what company did you get the oil that is being delivered on Monday from? 😅
GlitteringTone OP t1_ixvnnte wrote
Oh sorry! We order from Ryan oil. Are you in New Haven? I feel like there may be more options there. Here’s a good website: https://www.delivermefuel.com/https://www.delivermefuel.com/
GlitteringTone OP t1_ixvnrfo wrote
Welcome to the wonderful world of oil heating 🙃 it’s super expensive and a pain in the ass!
crymeariver_a t1_ixvqqmj wrote
Yes, from New Haven — thank you so much!
crymeariver_a t1_ixvsdsa wrote
Also, if you have a referral code, let me know so you can get some $$ for referring me haha
GlitteringTone OP t1_ixw7qzw wrote
Omg tysm!! I just asked my partner and they said there’s no code, but we just need your first and last name plus email. Feel free to DM me. We’ll each get $25! So cool!
bigtuna732 t1_ixwh2mf wrote
I’ve been going with Forbes fuel oil they can come out if you run out just call the office and they can help
MonkeyAssholeLips t1_iy16yjc wrote
I know you got your anwer, but for anyone searching here in the future: Dependable came to my house on a holiday weekend when we ran out. The tech had to come and work on the tank since it had run completely out. I felt terrible and so thankful that they did that. It was also during the first pandemic winter 😩
AdAny5192 t1_ixsiw7z wrote
Diesel fuel would work but you may need the furnace line bled to remove air