Maintenance Guides / HVAC & Air Quality

Oil burner combustion test

Difficulty: call_a_proTime: 90 minsEst. Cost: $150 - $300

Why it matters

Distinct from generic furnace tune-up; oil burners need annual nozzle/electrode/CO2 readings.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Schedule fall service with licensed oil heating contractor.

  • 2

    Request full combustion test (smoke spot + flue analysis).

  • 3

    Technician will replace nozzle/filter and clean chamber.

  • 4

    Request written report (smoke spot rating, CO2%, efficiency).

  • 5

    Ask tech to flag end-of-life components.