How to Bring Your Heating System Back to Life
If your heating system shuts off and you don't know why, don't call an ambulance when an aspirin will do. Follow these steps to save yourself a service call.
Check the heating system switches. (they're red with one probably located in the closet or stair well, the other near the heating unit.) Are they on?
Check the oil tank. Is there fuel left?
Check the thermostat. Is it set above room temperature or to "heat?"
Check the fuses or circuit breaker assigned to your heating system. Did you trip it?
If nothing else is wrong in steps 1-4 press the reset button on the burner relay once only. If you don't know where it's located, call us.
If the unit comes on and stays on, you're probably okay. If it comes on for about 90 seconds and then quits, or if it doesn't go on at all, call us. It's best to let the service technician handle the "surgery."
