part of our heat pump installation, Foster's will remove and dispose of the "old furnace" only. If you are changing out the existing old furnace, the home owner is responsible for having the existing oil tank drained and removed by a "licensed oil tank removal/disposal" company.

In order to maintain efficiency, parts such as nozzle, oil line filter and air filters should be replaced regularly. Motors also need lubrication and controls should be maintained within the manufacturer’s specifications. An annual tune-up will help you avoid emergency repair calls.

We have oil contractors that we use for our oil servicing; they are available 24-7-365 days a year. If you need your furnace cleaned or service, contact our office and we will contact one of our contractors for you.

The reset button is usually located on the burner. It is generally a red button (as opposed to a switch) on top of a grey control box that may read Primary Control. In many cases the reset button is labeled. Have your Service Technician point it out to you at your next annual service.

No, a fuel odor is an indication that something is wrong and should be checked by a service technician.

Yes. Oil soot is extremely flammable and an oil furnace produces carbon monoxide. A bi-product of oil combustion is sulfur dioxide that turns into sulfuric acid when it encounters moisture. This acid erodes terra-cotta clay flue liners, causing gaps in the flue where fumes can escape into living space, or causing the flue liners to collapse and block the vent completely. Remember that most oil burners are only 75-80% efficient when new. This performance degrades after approximately 6-months.

You can take waste oil to a major auto parts supply, such as Pep Boys, Chief Auto Parts, Kragen Auto Parts, Star Auto Parts, etc. (Call them first to make sure they are still participating in the oil recycling program). You can also take waste oil to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility operated by the City of Chino and San Bernardino County.

Be sure to properly containerize the oil and oil filter. There are numerous convenient locations in Western Placer County were you may properly dispose of your used oil and used oil filters. Click on Used Oil to find the location nearest you.

Some are relatively easy to remove. Check out my links page for guidance. Others are more troublesome, and seem to keep coming back no matter what you do. If you’re experiencing any of the above problems, please consider using our services. We’re happy to help.

It depends. There are so many different oil furnaces that it's impossible to give anything more definitive than that. Our experience with home heating systems is limited, but our experience is that hoses are metal and don't need to be replaced, and there are no seals. A home heating system isn't an engine, which burns fuel to create energy (in the process creating heat). Home heating systems just burn fuel for heat. They're quite simple.

Yes, the Hazardous Materials Division responds to reports of incidents such as when paint or oil has been abandoned or spilled, when someone reports a strange smell, or with the clean-up of illegal drug labs. Call 925-646-2286 to report. Call Environmental Health right away at 925-692-2500 to request information about removal of needles or any other medical hazardous waste. It could be.

The fire department cannot accept the gasoline/oil as we do not have a method for disposal. Another option is to call a hazardous materials waste hauler to dispose of it for you.

Yes, many of Foster's customers have added a heat pump to their existing oil, gas or electric furnace to cut heating expenses. You would then use your oil, gas or electric furnace as back-up heat, which in this climate, would be very infrequent. You could expect your oil bills to drop substantially.

Unfortunately, furnace oil prices are expected to remain high for some period of time. Issues involving seasonal and ongoing demand in distillate products (furnace oil and diesel products) may see prices remain high throughout this heating season.

Most replacement tanks are installed above ground. They are less likely to leak and any problems can easily be spotted with a periodic inspection. Above-ground tanks usually have a 275-gallon capacity and are installed either in the yard or basement. Most local governments require that above-ground tank installations comply with seismic codes to reduce the likelihood that the tank will tip and spill during an earthquake.

Answer: For routine maintenance and for improved bearing life a few drops of 20w non-detergent oil can be applied every 12 months.

Should you decide to go ahead with a adding a heat pump to your furnace the following items will be added. Two small diameter copper pipes (one suction line and one vapor line) will be extended from the condensing unit and run into your furnace. These lines will be installed with great care as to look as pleasing as possible. In the furnace area the pipes will be hooked up to an 'A' coil (as per below ) inside the plenum of your furnace.

Not really. Add-on energy saving components are usually a sales gimmick in reference to older equipment and in some cases can cost 25-50% the price of a new system. If you want to address fuel efficiency and safety, you should consider upgrading your heating system to a new product that is designed and certified to do so, along with the manufacturers and underwriting authorities.

Paints, pesticides, propane tanks, batteries, syringes, used motor oil, fluorescent tubes/compact bulbs and many cleaning products are just some examples of household hazardous waste. These items contain toxic ingredients and should be used and disposed of with caution. Do not place out for regular garbage pick-up. Do not pour motor oil, paints or solvents down your drain or into sewers. Take these items to your local Household Hazardous Waste Depot.

The Furnace refers to a Protoss versus Terran build that involves a series of drops (to hurt economy). The first drop consists of (1 goon + 2 zeal), the second (2 zeal + 1 reaver), and the third (1 reaver + 2 DT) or (2 zeals + 2 DT). It was designed as a counter to that back, jump-the-gap push terran likes to do in 6v9 on temple. Those numbers refer to your current supply at the time, and not the supply limit (which may be higher).