What to Do If You Lose Heat This Winter

December 26, 2024

The coldest months of the year have arrived in New England, and with freezing temperatures in full swing, losing heat can spell disaster for homeowners in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. 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 Sandri Energy—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 Sandri Energy right away for assistance.

Tips to Prevent a No-Heat Situation in Your Home

Don’t Skip Your Annual Heating System Tune-Up

Make sure to have maintenance performed annually to improve its efficiency and save money on fuel. Also, if there are any issues with your heating system at the time of your maintenance visit, you can proactively address them. If you haven’t had the annual tune-up done this year, schedule one now.

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 Sandri Energy today!

Enroll in a Service Plan for Greater Protection & Access to Emergency Service

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.

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Reduce Your Risk of a Heat-Out Emergency with Sandri

At Sandri Energy, 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 schedule a fuel delivery today!

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