What to Do If You Experience a Heating Emergency
The coldest months of the year have arrived in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and with freezing temperatures in full swing, losing heat can spell disaster for homeowners. Along with the discomfort and stress that a no-heat emergency can cause, you also run the risk of allowing your plumbing to freeze, causing costly damage. If your furnace or boiler heating system stops working, you can always call the heating experts at Ferro Fuel Oil—but first, try out the tips in this blog to save yourself a heating service visit.
What Do You Do If Your Home Loses Heat?
If you do experience heat loss this winter, don’t panic. See if you can correct the issue quickly and safely with this checklist:
- Fuel Tank: Check the gauge to see if you need a heating oil refill, and if you do, give us a call.
- Thermostat: Make sure your setting is on HEAT, and the cooling function is not on instead.
- Switches: Check that all furnace and emergency switches are on.
- Reset Button: Press the RESET button on your furnace—ONCE ONLY.
If you’ve performed all the above steps and still don’t have heat, call your local energy experts at Ferro Fuel Oil for assistance.
Tips to Prevent a No-Heat Situation
Don’t Skip Your Annual Heating System Tune-Up
The best time of year to have this maintenance performed is each fall—right before your equipment works its hardest. If there are any issues with your heating system at the time of your maintenance visit, you’ll have time to correct them before winter sets in. If you haven’t had a tune-up for this heating season, there’s plenty of cold weather ahead of us—so schedule one now.
Switch to Automatic Fuel Delivery
If you’re used to placing manual fuel orders each time you need a heating oil or propane delivery, switch to automatic delivery. With this service, our advanced system keeps track of your heating oil or propane usage for you, and we deliver fuel to your home automatically when you need it.
Consider a Heating System Upgrade
If your heating equipment has seen better days, upgrade the components of your heating system, or install a brand-new one. Whether you choose to replace your complete system with a newer, high-efficiency model or to correct parts-related issues found at the time of your tune-up, don’t risk operating old, inefficient, and potentially unsafe equipment for another winter. Get a free installation quote from Ferro Fuel Oil today!
Enroll in a Service Plan for Greater Protection
The services included in our comprehensive heating oil or gas service plan options—like your annual tune-up and discounts on system repairs—will provide you with greater peace of mind no matter the time of year. The better you take care of your heating equipment, the better it will be at keeping your home warm safely and without interruption.
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Reduce Your Risk of a Heat-Out Emergency with Ferro Fuel Oil
At Ferro Fuel Oil, our team is pleased to offer annual furnace and boiler efficiency tune-ups, safety checks, and timely, safe delivery of heating oil and propane. Our highly trained and qualified HVAC technicians will be more than happy to help your furnace or boiler run smoothly all winter long. Contact us to book service or a fuel delivery today!