When I plug in kerosene reddy heater, it only blows smoke out the front, wont ignite. please help! I need heater to heat garage, cant afford an estimate and then a repair, hope I can replace a part myself. Thank you very much. Buddy

Just because there is fuel & spark does not necessarily mean there will be combustion. The fuel must be delivered at the correct pressure, the correct volume, and must be delivered as a fog- not a mist.

My suggestions:

1. set the pump pressure
2. be sure the fuel filter is clean
3. be sure no air leaks or vacuum leaks
4. Desa recommended annual replacement of the nozzle. They wear out. When was the last time yours was changed?

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check for dirty fuel filter and proper spark plug gap.

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The deisel fuel hogged it up. Clean everything out and replace the wick. Deisel fuel is filthy to burn and it needs a lot of airflow.