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CTRealtorCarl t1_j4csymy wrote

I’m guessing you aren’t actually out of oil if the gauge is showing 1/4 and bouncing back to 1/4 easily. Tapping on the tank isn’t really going to prove effective.

My guess is either some sludge got sucked in and is blocking the line or there is another issue with the burner itself. Hopefully the tech can solve that…

If you are actually out as others have mentioned just use diesel in a pinch, pour it in to the same pipe on the outside where your oil deliveries go in. However you will need to bleed the system and reset the burner, it’s not as simple as adding oil then it will turn on again…

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CT_help_heat OP t1_j4cubec wrote

Thank you! Turned out to be an air bubble in the oil line from the tank to the burner. The HVAC tech was able to get it out, thank goodness.

We did check the oil level in the tank, and there was oil in there. You're right, tapping was ineffective. Seemed like a fair idea, though!

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CTRealtorCarl t1_j4cwt22 wrote

Believe me I’ve tried that method too! Haha

Glad to hear it worked out.

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mdfromct t1_j4e0jx5 wrote

www.Cashheatingoil.com or Purple Fuels typically have the lowest prices. Discount on cash heating oil for paying with cash or check

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Specific-Trainer3986 t1_j4gf7wj wrote

Yes although you won’t be able to pick by company name they will tell you which companies with delivery next or same day too

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