CT_help_heat OP t1_j4byufu wrote on January 14, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Reply to comment by Jonao in New homeowner. Pretty sure I ran out of heating oil. Called a few places, but they can't/won't deliver until Monday. What now? (New Haven) by CT_help_heat

Thank you! Did you have to do anything with the bleeder valve when this happened to you? Also, how do you get the diesel into the tank? I don't have any empty holes on the top of the tank, not even one with a square-socket plug. I could try a wrench on the gauge, or try via the mail fill line outside...

Jonao t1_j4bzm8v wrote on January 14, 2023 at 5:09 PM

There will be a fill spout along one of the sides of the house. You can wait till the tech gets there to pour it in if you are unsure where it is. I'm sure he can direct you. I'd have the diesel on hand though.

If you don't have any experience with the furnace, I wouldn't recommend messing with it yourself.

ElectricBedlam t1_j4cwm7g wrote on January 14, 2023 at 8:47 PM

A small wrench (maybe 10mm) and a shallow bowl is all you need to bleed the line after adding diesel. Put at least 5 gallons into your tank, and im sure you can find dozens of tutorials on YouTube. Bleeding and restarting takes less than a minute.