How to change the oil filter on your oil burner

Here is a video of how to change the oil filter on a oil fired heating system. You would also learn how to re-prime your system if you run out of oil. Not all systems look alike, but all have a similar filter system and ALL get primed the same way. The trick is to get all the air out.   

OK, I understand that this seems very intimidating to most but it's actually very easy. First thing you need to do is find that switch, the one with the red switch plate, Yup you know which one I'm talking about. OK, turn it off. Now look for the canister, this is where the oil line from your tank goes to. You should find a valve close by, go ahead and turn that off. Now you can either unscrew or remove the bolt, it should be on top. After you remove the bolt you may need to give the canister a little kick to break loose. Now make sure you have a pan under it as oil and black crap will come out. Remove the filter but examine it good, and transfer any parts on it to the new one. On the top of the canister you will find a black rubber seal, Remove and replace this seal with the new one that came with the filter. Now install the canister with the new filter in place, Install the bolt snug by hand. Now tighten it the rest of the way with a wrench. Wipe it all down and turn the valve back on.

Almost done, on the pump (watch my video) you'll find a small valve. Loosen this up a few turns. If it's in a hard to reach area you may want to put a small hose around the end of it as oil will pump out of this rather quickly. OK get ready, Have someone help you from here. Have them turn the switch on while you watch some oil and lots of air come out. You may have to let it run for about 20 seconds until you see any thing. Once the oil comes out in a steady stream, quickly close this valve at the same time you should see / hear the burner kick on.

Check for leaks and your done. If the system shuts down this would be because the burner did not detect any fire in the time limit it has. This is OK, you will just have to wait about five minutes and then hit the reset button on the transformer. Real Real important you never ever want to reset that more then say two times. There could be other reasons why it didn't fire up and raw oil could be filling up the fire chamber. At that point you want to call a heating guy.

If you get stuck at any point just send me a email and I'll walk you threw it.  

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