The process to drain oil from a furnace involves locating and opening the drain nozzle on the bottom of your heating oil tank.
Most home heating systems that use oil store the oil in a tank. These tanks are often equipped with a drain nozzle at the bottom to facilitate the removal of any liquids inside. To properly drain the oil, the following steps should be followed:
- Locate the Drain Nozzle: First, you'll need to find the drain nozzle, typically located at the bottom of your heating oil tank, as referenced.
- Prepare for Drainage: Before opening the nozzle, make sure you have a container ready to catch the oil or any other liquid.
- Open the Nozzle: Slowly open the drain nozzle. Keep a close watch on the drainage to prevent overflowing.
It is critical to monitor the drainage closely to avoid spills and to ensure you have enough capacity in the container to hold the entire contents.
