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High fuel consumption
What is going on
Possible causes and checks for: high fuel consumption.
Likely causes
- Worn/loose nozzle
- Dirty chamber
- Too much combustion air
- Poor mixing
- Low overfire draft
- Air leaks into chamber
- Wrong oil pressure
- Overfiring (high stack temp)
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For licensed technicians. Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a qualified, licensed person. Shut off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and follow the manufacturer’s manual for the exact model; it and local codes always take priority. HVACopedia is not affiliated with any manufacturer; brand and model names only identify the equipment.