The Journal - Page 14
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The only useful first move was outside
Leave the building immediately. Do not operate switches or investigate the furnace before calling emergency help from outside.
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Fresh air on a smoky afternoon
How to distinguish recirculation from outdoor-air ventilation during a smoke advisory.
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The shovel made a new problem beside the house
A cleared path can leave a drift in the wrong place. Know where your appliance vents terminate before winter.
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I checked the AC before the first hot bedroom
A mild-weather preparation day gives you time to check access, filters, controls and maintenance before summer demand.
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The wrapping paper had taken over the furnace room
A utility room is easy to fill. Equipment instructions, clear access and combustible storage deserve a deliberate check.
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The spare room was fine until four o'clock
The same room, the same thermostat setting, and a patch of afternoon sun that changed the whole conversation.
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