Heating & maintenance
Heating & maintenance
No-heat checks, seasonal upkeep, and the jobs that deserve a service call.
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Nora's house
I accused the heat pump of being on fire
A little November vapour, a very cold cup of coffee, and the difference between normal defrost and ice that needs a service call.
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At home
I closed the guest-room vent before my mother arrived
An attempt to save heat left the guest room cold and raised a better question about the whole duct system.
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At home
The first heating day smelled different
A seasonal smell is not a reason to ignore smoke, gas odour or a smell that persists.
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That bang deserved a phone call
A sharp startup noise needs a proper diagnosis. Recording the sequence does not require another test run.
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At home
Warm house, cool air, wrong button
The fan kept going after the heat stopped. Checking one control explained part of the story.
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I stopped trusting the way the old filter faced
Use the equipment's airflow direction and instructions, especially when the previous installation is uncertain.
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