How Do You Clean The Electrodes On An Oil Furnace?
Cleaning the electrodes on an oil furnace should be part of an annual maintenance routine. Although the electrodes may not be thought of when changing the air filters or installing a new fuel filter, the ignition electrodes are just as important. By following a basic process, you can clean the electrodes on an oil furnace as part of the yearly schedule maintenance. Remove all electrical power from the oil-burning furnace before executing any type of maintenance on the unit. This can be performed by either switching “off” the main circuit breaker that feeds power to the furnace or by turning “off” the service switch that is part of the control circuitry for the oil furnace. You may have to consult the manufacturer’s directions for the location of the control power switch since the switch may be installed in different locations. Use the proper screwdriver and remove the outer cover of the oil furnace that conceals the fan and oil pump assembly. The ignition electrode assembly will be loc
