There are many ways to keep your Johnstown, PA, home warm in the winter. Link Service Heating & Cooling knows every home has its own specs. That’s why we bring a variety of products to deliver tailor-made heating solutions to our neighbors.
Oil furnaces are a popular solution for homeowners who need an alternative to gas or electricity, particularly in the northeast part of the country. Here in Pennsylvania, many residents still use oil as their fuel source for heating.
Tried and true, oil furnaces last nearly twice as long as conventional gas furnaces.
How Does an Oil Furnace Work?
Each time your thermostat signals for more heat, your oil furnace pulls oil from a storage tank and pumps it into the burner. From there, it’s converted to a mixture of mist and air. This mixture ignites in the combustion chamber.
Unlike a gas furnace, which gets its supply through an underground gas line, oil furnaces rely on a storage tank that you will need to set up on your property. To make it easier, Link Service Heating & Cooling can deliver and refill it for you. We can also create a schedule so you know you’ll never run out during the winter.
What Is AFUE?
AFUE stands for annual fuel utilization efficiency. It’s the standard rating to determine how efficiently your furnace works. The AFUE rating is the percentage of fuel utilized for heating versus how much is wasted in the delivery chain.
Many older models have an AFUE between 56 and 70 percent, meaning 30 to 44 percent of the fuel gets wasted. Furnaces manufactured after 2015 are legally required to have an AFUE of 80 or higher. High-efficiency models burn at 90 to 98.5 AFUE.
Replacing an older furnace is a fantastic way to save on heating oil in the long run.
Oil Furnace Installation and Replacement
Oil furnaces have a life expectancy of around 25 years. Is your oil furnace on its last legs? Our team can help. We offer full-service installations.
One of our trusted professionals will take careful measurements to find a quality model for your home. Oil furnace replacements are a favorite of ours. The new models are much more efficient—and homeowners notice the difference almost immediately.
Give us a call today and schedule a free consultation and accurate pricing quote from one of our friendly team members. We’ll work with you to find the best way to ward off the frost this winter.
Feel free to talk to one of our team members about our financing. We have options to fit everyone’s budgets.
Oil Furnace Repairs
Is your furnace acting out of character? Giving you the cold shoulder or cold feet? Don’t fret! Our team of experts can bring back the furnace you fell in love with. Some common issues you might encounter with an oil furnace are:
- The oil burner needs cleaning
- Clogged lines
- Worn-out belts and other parts
- Burner smokes
- Burner cycles too often
Our specialists are superb at diagnosing and treating even the most complex problems with oil furnaces. Whether the error is internal or with your thermostat, we’ll get to the bottom of it.
We know losing heat during the winter is stressful and potentially a threat to your safety—that’s why we show up promptly after you call and perform swift repairs.
At Link Service Heating & Cooling, we always provide an accurate quote before starting any work. Having your furnace break down is enough of a surprise—we see no need to startle you a second time with hidden fees.
Oil Furnace Maintenance
What’s the best way to get out of paying for repairs and avoid having to replace your furnace before you’re ready? Maintenance!
Your oil furnace has many different mechanical components that need to be checked and cleaned at least once a year. Parts like the pressure switch and blowers need to be checked and cleaned to prevent breakdown. Warm air systems also have an air filter that needs to be replaced.
Neglected air filters are the most common cause of poor circulation, leading to breakdowns. Filthy air filters negatively impact your indoor air quality (IAQ). Your flue, which expels exhaust, also needs to be cleaned occasionally.
Call us today to schedule maintenance online for a checkup with one of our team members.
Call Your Heating Experts Today
Link Service Heating & Cooling is pleased to offer expert service to all our customers in Johnstown, PA. Give us a call at 814-204-3079 or request service online today. We love creating healthy homes!
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“Brian was great got everything back up and running”
“Brian was very nice and did a great job with our furnace. This is our first house so he made the experience of getting maintenance done excellent. He explained what will need done in the future and what was all done today. Overall great experience!”
“Maggie was phenomenal. She was professional and compassionate. It was terrifying to have my house fill up with smoke when starting my oil furnace. My furnace was a new install 12/30/2021. She troubleshot and found/ fixed the issue. This is the first time since install that I do not have a fuel smell! Thank You Maggie, you are the BEST”
“Ryan was very excellent in serving the furnace”
“Ryan came to my home to do yearly maintenance on my oil furnace. He was very polite and professional. Did a thorough cleaning of the furnace. Was very pleased with the service.”
“Kenny was incredibly courteous when in our home. Very thorough and explained everything was doing. Showed us where the oil was leaking from and cleaned up any oil that had leaked!”
“Very good workmanship. Pleasant personality.
Installed new whistle on oil tank, maintenance on furnace.
Would recommend him for quality work.”
“Josh was very good. He explained everything he was doing. Replaced or cleaned parts as necessary.
We have an older furnace which hadn’t been serviced recently and he took the time to make sure everything was adjusted correctly. Thank you Josh and Link Service.”
“Excellent work. Both men were gentlemen, very professional, and did an exemplary job.”