Heating & maintenance - Page 8

At home

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.

At home

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.

At home

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.

At home

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.

At home

The laundry leak wasn't coming from the laundry

A wet patch near the equipment can have several sources. Start by keeping clear of wet electrical parts.

No heat? Do these five things in the next 30 minutes

This five-step checklist resolves 35% of our no-heat calls without a truck. If it fails, you are ready for dispatch.