FAQ’s
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What should I do if my heat goes off?
If you have trouble getting heat this winter, follow this checklist. After each step, listen to hear if the burner goes on.
Check the heating system switches to make sure they are on. They’re red. One is probably located in a closet or at the top of the staircase. The other is probably near the heating unit.
Check the oil tank. Is it empty or below 1/8 full?
Check the thermostat. Is it set above room temperature, or to “heat”?
Check the unit’s fuses or circuit breaker.
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, great. If it kicks on for about 90 seconds and then quits, or if it doesn’t start at all, call us.
Why should I leave my oil tank full through the summer?
When you leave an oil tank only partly full over the summer, you’re also leaving a pocket of air inside where water can condense. Moisture is all it takes for bacteria to build up and grow. After the bacteria dies, it falls to the bottom of your tank and helps create sludge – a leading cause of system breakdowns.
The condensed water can also corrode your tank and, if it gets into your heating system, it becomes another cause of breakdowns. By keeping your tank full of oil over the summer, you can help prevent these problems.
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Location
15408 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
