| Your oil burner will not light up and by checking | | | | the wires going to the transformer. Remember |
| the transformer you find out that it is not making | | | | where these wires go so that you can reconnect |
| the spark needed to light the burner. Changing this | | | | them to the same spot. |
| part on is not difficult. I will give you a few | | | | Fasten the new transformer in place using the |
| pointers on how this can be done easily. | | | | two screws and connect the wires to the proper |
| To check you ignition transformer quickly, just | | | | places. Turn the power back on and try to fire |
| loosen the screws that hold it down and flip the | | | | the burner. The reset button on the protectorelay |
| little tabs back. After pushing the reset button | | | | may need to be pushed again. If the burner does |
| wait for the motor to start. Once the motor | | | | not light then you may have other problems also. |
| starts, pull up on the transformer a bit and listen | | | | You will need to continue to troubleshoot the |
| for the spark to jump to the electrodes. This | | | | problem or call professional help. |
| spark is normally very hot and will jump a gap of | | | | It is not uncommon for oil burner problems to |
| at least ¼". If you have a lazy yellow | | | | come in bunches and for more than one part to |
| orange spark instead of a bright blue/white hot | | | | fail at once. Do not be discouraged if there are |
| spark or if there is no spark at all then you need | | | | multiple problems. This is very normal with oil |
| to replace the transformer. | | | | burners. Have patience and methodically check |
| To change the transformer turn off the power to | | | | each component and replace as necessary. |
| the burner, and flip the transformer all the way | | | | Oil burner repair can be very challenging but there |
| open. There are two screws that hold the hinge | | | | are many things that you can do if you have |
| at the back of the transformer. Remove the | | | | some mechanical knowledge. Have fun and good |
| protectorelay from the junction box and unhook | | | | luck! |