Few things can cause instant panic like waking up in the middle of the night to a freezing house. When your heat suddenly stops working after hours, the situation can feel overwhelming, especially during winter when temperatures can drop fast. When you know how to respond calmly and efficiently, it can help protect your family […]

When summer heat fades and cooler evenings set in, most homeowners aren’t thinking much about their heating and cooling system. Yet this in-between season is the smartest time to schedule a replacement. Waiting until winter’s first freeze or next summer’s sweltering heatwave often leads to emergency breakdowns, long wait times, and higher costs. Replacing your […]

When heavy snowfalls hit the Cincinnati area, homeowners waiting on a delayed oil delivery might wonder, “Can I put diesel fuel in my oil tank?” or “Can you use diesel as heating oil?” The answer is yes on both parts. If your heating oil is running low or empty, diesel fuel is safe to use […]

A homeowner’s worst nightmare is running out of heating oil between deliveries, which means your furnace cannot run, leaving you without heat and hot water. If you suspect you’ve run out of oil, follow these steps: Check your oil tank for oil and rule out furnace repair issues (noise, odors, corrosion). Order oil online, confirm […]

Part of responsible furnace ownership is ensuring your system receives the ongoing maintenance it needs to remain fully operational. But how often do furnaces require a professional tune-up, and what time of year is best to schedule heating maintenance? In this blog post, we discuss what time of year is best for Cincinnati families to […]