No-Heat Checklist for Homeowners on the South Shore
Cold weather is here to stay on the South Shore of Massachusetts, and in these freezing temperatures, losing heat can spell disaster for homeowners. A no-heat emergency causes discomfort, stress, and the risk of allowing your plumbing to freeze, causing permanent, costly damage. If your furnace or boiler heating system stops working, you can always call the heating experts at Reggie’s 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 Reggie’s Oil right away for assistance.
Tips to Prevent a No-Heat Situation this Winter
Switch to Automatic Fuel Delivery
If you’re used to calling in and placing an order each time you need a heating oil delivery, switch to automatic delivery. With this service, our advanced system keeps track of your heating oil usage for you, delivering fuel to your home automatically when you need it.
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 you haven’t had a tune-up for this heating season, there’s plenty of cold weather ahead of us—so schedule one now.
Enroll in a Service Plan for Greater Protection
The services included in our comprehensive 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.
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. Don’t risk operating old, inefficient, and potentially unsafe equipment for another winter. Get a free installation quote from Reggie’s Oil today!
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Reduce Your Risk of a No-Heat Emergency with Reggie’s Oil
Our team at Reggie’s Oil is pleased to offer annual furnace and boiler efficiency tune-ups, safety checks, and timely, safe delivery of heating oil. 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 heating oil delivery today!
