Homeowners must stay on top of oil delivery to keep their homes comfortable. Even with a regular replenishment scheduled, it’s possible to run into problems. Here are a few situations that may require an emergency delivery.

How to Tell if You Might Need Emergency Oil Delivery 

1. The Heater Stops

You may have run out of heating oil if the heater is running normally and suddenly stops. If this happens, turn the appliance off and inspect the oil tank gauge. If the container reads 0 or E for empty, set up an emergency oil delivery.

2. The Heater Reset Button Went Off

When the heater flame goes out, the appliance should automatically reset. This safety function prevents the heater from continuing to emit gas when the pilot light isn’t burning off the fumes.

The heater may have turned itself off because it doesn’t have any oil. If you smell gas, leave the house immediately, and contact an HVAC professional. If not, inspect the gas gauge and schedule oil delivery to get the heater working again.

3. Odd Gas Smells

If you smell gas inside the home, get everyone outside immediately, and call the heating oil company. They can inspect the heater and ensure the spray nozzle isn’t clogged with sludge. This blockage may emit a diesel odor if it’s not burning off all the gas. 

4. Air in the Fuel Line

The fuel line connecting the gas tank and the heater should never have air bubbles. If you notice loud banging sounds or roaring coming from the appliance, you may be low on oil. This issue can force air into the fuel line, increasing the pressure on the heater, which can get louder as it continues to run without ample oil.

When you need an emergency oil delivery, contact Norwich Discount Oil, serving most of New London County and parts of Southern Windham County, CT. The experts have been in business for over 24 years, and they offer computerized automatic delivery at low prices. Call (860) 886-5508 to schedule a delivery or visit their website to learn about their home heating oil services.