What to Do If You Lose Heat

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for the coldest months of the year in the Sandhills Region of North Carolina and South Carolina. Losing heat causes discomfort and stress—plus, you risk allowing your plumbing to freeze, causing permanent (and costly) damage. If your furnace or boiler heating system stops working, you can always call the heating experts at Gibson Oil. But first, try the tips below to save yourself a service visit. Keep reading to learn what to do if you suddenly experience a heating system failure in NC or SC.

What to 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:

No-Heat Checklist for Homeowners in NC & SC

• Fuel Tank: Check the gauge to see if you need a propane 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, immediately call your local energy experts at Gibson Oil for assistance.

Tips to Prevent Heat-Loss, Fuel Runouts, and Heating Equipment Breakdowns

Switch to Automatic Delivery

If you’re used to calling in and placing an order each time you need a propane or heating oil delivery, switch to automatic delivery. With this service, our advanced system keeps track of your fuel usage for you, and we make deliveries to your home automatically when you need it.

Don’t Skip Your Annual Heating System Maintenance

The best time of year to have this maintenance performed is each fall—right before your equipment works its hardest. If there are any issues with your heating system at the time of your maintenance visit, you’ll have time to correct them before winter sets in. Haven’t had maintenance for this heating season? There’s plenty of cold weather ahead of us. Schedule this service today by clicking here.

Consider an Upgrade

If your heating equipment has seen better days, upgrade the components of your heating system, or install a brand-new one. Whether you choose to replace your complete system with a newer, high-efficiency model or to correct parts-related issues found at the time of your maintenance appointment, don’t risk operating old, inefficient, and potentially unsafe equipment for another winter.

Choose a Full-Service Energy Provider That Offers Emergency Service

Take preventative measures that can save you a fortune but won’t cost you one, like trusting a full-service energy provider with your total home comfort. Unlike discount heating oil providers, Gibson Oil has the expertise it takes to care for your heating system to ensure it is operating efficiently year after year. We also offer 24/7 emergency service, so you can reach out to us anytime if you have a problem with your heating equipment. There’s no need to settle for the bare minimum when you can get more value for your money by selecting Gibson Oil as your full-service provider.

Reduce Your Risk of a Heat-Out Emergency

Gibson Oil is proud to offer automatic propane and heating oil delivery, annual furnace and boiler maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service. Our highly trained and qualified heating technicians will be more than happy to help your furnace or boiler run smoothly all winter long. Become a customer today—we can’t wait to serve you! Already a customer? Contact us to book service today!