With the average temperature dropping a little every day, knowing what to do if you lose heat because your furnace or boiler stops working can save you from a stressful situation. Nobody wants to lose heat during the dead of winter in Pennsylvania or Maryland; along with the discomfort and stress that a no-heat emergency brings, you also run the risk of allowing your plumbing to freeze, causing permanent damage. If your heating system stops working, try out the tips below from Great Valley Propane to save yourself an HVAC service visit.
No-Heat Checklist for Homeowners in Maryland & Pennsylvania
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Ensure that your thermostat settings are correct, and the batteries are fresh.
Double check that your thermostat has batteries and the function set to “auto” or “heat.” The thermostat must also be set above the home’s current temperature.
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Check that no breakers are tripped, and all emergency switches are on.
Sometimes, electrical issues happen, and breakers are tripped for safety. Ensure that your furnace 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 itself.
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Verify that you have fuel by checking your tank gauge.
Your propane tank has a small round sight glass that houses the tank gauge. Check to ensure that you have at least 30% of a tank full. If not, call Great Valley Propane for an emergency delivery.
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Press your heating system’s red reset button one time only—more can be dangerous.
You should see a reset button on the side of your furnace or a boiler. Press it one time only to see if your heating system can be reset. If you press it once and it doesn’t work, call your HVAC service provider, so they can assist you.
Call Great Valley Propane for an Emergency Delivery
If you run out of propane, we are here for you when you need us. Call our emergency line, and we will have you up and running quickly. If you need safety tips or suspect anything wrong with your tank or connected parts, our team will be there as soon as possible to solve the problem.
Related Post: Propane Tank Monitoring for PA & MD Homeowners Explained
How to Prevent a Fuel Runout
You can greatly reduce your risk of running out of propane by signing up for automatic delivery or requesting a tank monitor. With automatic delivery, we handle your deliveries for you, and we guarantee you’ll always have enough fuel in your tank. With a tank monitor, you can be alerted whenever you’re low on fuel, so you always know when to request a delivery. Sign up for one of these programs and stress less about the possibility of a fuel runout and no-heat situation.
