Burner control box lockout light lit Your boiler's burner has stopped running for safety reasons, which usually means it tried to fire up but couldn't detect a flame.
Your boiler's burner has stopped running for safety reasons, which usually means it tried to fire up but couldn't detect a flame.
What to check first
- Check that you have enough oil in your storage tank
- Ensure the oil supply valve is fully open
- Press the illuminated reset button on the burner control box once
- If the boiler fires and then cuts out again, do not continue resetting and call a technician
Parts commonly replaced
- Fuel nozzle
- Oil pump filter
- Photocell
- Ignition electrodes