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The average household will spend several thousand dollars on oil heating this winter. Oil is an economical and safe fuel if the equipment burning it is efficient and well maintained. Fitting your furnace with a Suntech oil burner pump is a good start as some models can reduce oil consumption up to 20%.* Pump Products staff suggest a number of other things you can do to maximize the efficiency and life of your oil burner.

1. Change the oil filter at the start of the heating season and check it frequently after that. Take it out and hold it up to the light. If it looks clogged, replace it with a new filter of the same type and size. The fuel filter cleans the fuel of impurities that can affect the efficient supply, ignition and burning of fuel.

2. Clean the burner motor of dust and with a vacuum and wipe away any oil buildup or greasy dirt. Lubricate the motor according to your owner’s manual.

3. Check the burner mounting plate for leaks that can alter the fuel/air mixture and allow smoke to escape into the room. If leakage is apparent, have a heating contractor inspect the unit.

4. Check the furnace’s master switch and electrical cable. Faulty connections, bare wires, blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers are signs of an electrical problem that you should have a heating contractor correct.

5. Inspect the exhaust stack for bad connections and corroded pipes and replace it if damage is evident.

6. Inspect the fuel storage tank for oil stains, pooling or a strong odor and have the unit replaced if leakage is found.

7. Check the chimney for black smoke, which indicates the furnace is not burning the oil completely and fuel is being wasted. Call a heating contractor to make the necessary adjustments.

For more information on products that will maximize the efficiency of your heating system, visit our Suntech Oil Pump and Suntech Repair Parts pages or call us for details: 1-800-429-0800. Pump Products

* Suntech pumps are suitable for low, medium and high capacity burners ranging from 10KW to to 30,000KW. They are available in speeds of 3450 rpm, 2850 rpm, 1725 rpm, and 1425 rpm. Most pumps are adjustable from 100-150 PSI.