The FSi Oil Services team is proud of its record of always showing up promptly for our customers who need to get the heat flowing on a frigid night. Our skilled heating experts are on call every day of the year. They’ve left Thanksgiving dinners and family gatherings to get our customers’ malfunctioning furnaces and boilers online again.
That being said, sometimes the issue preventing your heat from working doesn’t necessarily require a professional heating repair. Before reaching out to us, try these simple troubleshooting tips. You may save yourself the cost of a service visit!
Double-check that your thermostat has batteries and has the function set to “auto” or “heat.” The thermostat will also need to be set higher than the current temperature of the home.
Sometimes, electrical issues happen and breakers are tripped for safety. Look to see that your furnace’s or boiler’s breaker is on. Red emergency switches should also be on — these can most often be found at the top of your basement stairs and on your heating unit.
For boiler systems, make sure that your radiator knobs are fully open. Radiators typically have only two settings: open or closed. For furnace systems, check that all vents are open and free from obstructions, including those in unused rooms. Vents can easily become blocked by furniture, shelves, rugs or houseplants, so be sure to clear any obstacles to maintain proper airflow.
Verify that you have fuel by checking your tank gauge. Your heating oil tank has a tank gauge. Make sure you have at least a quarter of a tank of fuel. If not, call us for a delivery right away.
You should see a reset button on the side of your home heating system, whether it’s a furnace or a boiler. Press it one time only to see if your furnace or boiler can be reset. Please don’t press it more than once, as this can harm the burner.
Still no heat? Give FSi Oil Services a call, and we’ll be more than happy to help.
FSi Oil Services only delivers the highest quality fuel to our customers, and our highly trained team is second to none.
We are committed to using cutting-edge technology and the best materials and tools while continually refining our processes to serve you better.
No heat? The FSi team will show up to get you back on track. Our customers are our friends — and you don’t let friends down.
