Heating & maintenance - Page 5
Heating & maintenance
No-heat checks, seasonal upkeep, and the jobs that deserve a service call.
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At home
I wanted to keep the radiators, so I asked for numbers.
Check each room's heat loss and radiator output at the proposed water temperatures before deciding what can stay.
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Nora's house
I looked above the heat pump before buying a cover.
Roof shedding, gutter drips and snow accumulation need a site-specific plan that preserves airflow, drainage and service access.
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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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