
No Heat
A dead heating system during a cold stretch is the kind of call that gets moved to the front, so ring in and say when the house last had heat.
When this becomes an emergency
- Nothing responds at all when the thermostat is turned up.
- The indoor temperature has been falling steadily for hours.
- The breaker feeding the heating system has tripped again after being reset.
- The oil tank gauge is reading at or below the bottom mark.
What a pro does
Most no-heat calls end somewhere upstream of the equipment itself. Power comes first: a tripped breaker, a blown fuse in the disconnect, or the emergency switch at the head of the cellar stairs will make a perfectly healthy boiler look dead. Fuel comes second, and a tank run empty needs the line primed and often the filter changed, not just a delivery. After that the sequence runs through the thermostat circuit, the aquastat or control board, and whichever safety opened to stop things, because a control doing its job accounts for more of these calls than a part that's actually failed. Guessing at parts before the sequence is walked wastes the visit.
Frequently asked questions
No Heat?
Get connected with a local pro now.
Keep going
disclaimer: New Hampshire Heating is a free service to assist homeowners in connecting with local service providers. All contractors/providers are independent and New Hampshire Heating does not warrant or guarantee any work performed. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to verify that the hired contractor furnishes the necessary license and insurance required for the work being performed. All persons depicted in a photo or video are actors or models and not contractors listed on New Hampshire Heating.
Same-day and 24/7 emergency services are subject to provider participation, location, technician availability, and demand. Availability is not guaranteed and may vary by market and appointment capacity.
We use cookies and session-based analytics, including session replays (with form inputs masked), to improve this site. See our Privacy Policy.
About · Contact · Privacy · Terms · Disclosure · Sitemap
© 2026 New Hampshire Heating. All rights reserved.