Make that call.

That's what I was afraid of– was hoping to avoid calling the landlord (who happens to be my Dad). Sigh.

No matter what I tried. Tech came out next day and did some kickstart or other and got it to go. Butherus boiler, only a few years old. Didn’t happen before or after.

and have never had a problem. Hopefully it's something simple. Thanks!

If so and it's full of water it could trigger a float shut-off.

I'll google and check it out. Thanks!

and now there is water on the floor. I guess maybe messing with the breaker did… something? I could hear a small hiss of water running, which I definitely didn’t hear before. Turned off both emergency switches, just to be safe. The furnace is raised off the floor so it should be ok. Calling repair guy tomorrow.

Or can you get a non contact voltage meter? If not they are pretty cheap about $20. That at least may get you to a point where you know what’s bad. They don’t require taking anything apart. Just put next to the wire and it will tell you if you have power. It may not change having to call a person to repair it. But it might help keep the cost down by knowing if you lost power along the way. You might be able to tell the person you lost power at what point and possibly save them a trip back to the shop or supplier.

Not much of an answer but could help.

Which appeared after I flipped the breakers off and back on.
I think the repairman is required, it’s too much for me to handle with confidence.
Thanks!

be careful until you are certain. if it is coming from an oil tank or line. get someone out now.

cut finger caps hard.

Thanks!

For some reason that I don't understand, the furnace requires a new nozzle every couple of years. Worth doing to saving excess oil burn, IMHO.

The other thing is oil...did you run out? Assuming you did, you need to bleed the line to get rid of air bubbles in the fuel line. You might need help...Google? to see how, It;s not that hard to do, but get something to catch the fuel that will be exhausted in the process ( typically < an ounce)..

and was pleasantly surprised to see prices have come down. As far as I know, the last tune up was before I moved in, back in 2020.

I went down there again to check for a drain pan and now there is water on the floor, and I could hear water running in the furnace that I didn’t hear before messing with the breaker. Something must be cracked or… I don’t know. Maybe that nozzle you mentioned? Turned off both emergency switches and calling the landlord and the repairman tomorrow.

It’s not too chilly. In fact, I like it cold in my bedroom for sleeping but the cats seemed displeased, which is why I put the heat on, lol. Bee came down to help and now Mr. Extra Fluffy Winter Coat has black feet and belly (must be soot, it has no scent and there’s no oil on the floor).

Thanks!

Heat contraction makes the seals leaky. Once the furnace runs again and everything warms up, seals work and no more leaks.

Which means water in the line . Could have done in the ignitor. Repair guy. Or you could be out of oil.