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Troubleshooting
A. W. PETERS, INC.
Quality Heating Oil Service
603-924-3388 or 603-924-3953
Peterborough, NH
Heating
systems are one of those things in life that we would prefer not to spend a
great deal of time thinking about. Let's face it, all that the best systems
should need are basic maintenance and a steady supply of fuel. But like it
or not, from time to time, systems fail and it's usually pretty evident when
they do fail: you start to hear strange noises from the basement or worse yet
your home goes cold and you know the heat isn't working.
Generally speaking, when you're not
getting any heat, call A. W. PETERS, INC. at
603-924-3388 or 603-924-3953 to remedy the problem.
As a homeowner, the best actions that
you can take are preventative. You can:
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schedule a regular cleaning,
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insulate your home,
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make sure that your oil heat tank
doesn't run empty, etc.
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use the web to educate yourself, and
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perform some basic tasks.
The key is knowing what makes sense to
try to fix yourself and when it's time to call in a professional. We've gathered
some basic information to help.
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Basic Troubleshooting: Sometimes
a fix is simple - try these six steps:
- Make sure your thermostat is set above room temperature.
- Make sure emergency switch is in the on position (it's usually at
the top of the stairs)
- Make sure your oil burner switch is in the "ON"
position.
- Check all fuses and circuit breakers.
- Check your tank to ensure it contains oil.
- Press the reset button on your oilheat system, which is typically
located on the burner or chimney pipe. PRESS THE BUTTON ONLY ONCE!
If these steps don't work,
call A. W. PETERS, INC. at
603-924-3388 or 603-924-3953 anytime.
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Winter storms can wreak havoc on utilities. It's wise
to be prepared for losing heat and power.
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Ice
like this causes extensive property damage but even freezing
temperatures can adversely affect your plumbing systems.
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Ice Inside Your Pipes
If your heat's out
and there's no water pressure when you turn on faucet, you probably have ice
clogging one of your pipes. When water freezes it expands about four percent may
cause your pipes to crack. If there's a leak, water will flood your house and
basement soon after your heat gets turned on.
Try this quick fix:
- Turn on faucet nearest to the pipe with the suspected ice block.
- Follow the pipe to where it meets an outside wall.
- Find the part of the pipe that is exposed to cold air.
- Use a hairdryer to melt the ice. Move it up and down and about a foot
above where you suspect the ice is clogging the pipe.
- Call a plumber to inspect the pipes.
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