Burner Motor Sticks

denick

I have an oil burner that sticks when it try's to fire up some of the time. If you push the reset and lightly tap it it fires up?

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Nick

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HeatPro

Sometimes, tapping makes a better connection somewhere near the tap, so cleaning and tightening connections as part of the annual service procedure can overcome a problem. I've also had some motors lose a winding, making a 'flat-spot' in the motor to hang at that one point, or have dirty contacts. There isn't a one-shot 'always works' for a 'tap' question, some checking will be required before buying a new one.

MechanicalDVR

Replace it, they don't cost more than $70, is it worth a freeze up trying to save it?

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