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DanHolohan
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Not just sidewall -- in some structures the roof drifts can get to four or five feet (or more!), and the roof needs to be checked, too.Abracadabra said:Check that sidewall vents (furnance/hot water/dryer) have not been blocked by snow.
Also -- and it sounds silly -- make sure there is enough fuel in the tank, if you heat with oil or LP.
If you feel a need for auxiliary heat -- don't ever use a ventless LP appliance without CO detectors, and even then not in a bedroom (some codes prohibit them entirely). And keep any auxiliary heater well away from anything even remotely flammable.
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Funny, got a no heat call today 95% warm air furnace , turned out to a frozen exhaust vent.DL Mechanical LLC Heating, Cooling and Plumbing 732-266-5386
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Lets not forget the electric space heaters and lamp cords. I caught one of my customers with a 1200 watt space heater running with a 16 gauge extension cord. I made them go buy a heavier cord.
A 16 gauge extension cord that has any length will not carry the load of a 1200 watt heater. The cord will heat up and start a fire.
Please use heavy duty 14 gauge or 12 gauge cords if you must use a space heater. Make sure you plug it into a receptacle where it fits tightly. If the socket feels loose, plug it in somewhere else till you get the receptacle replaced.
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Great advice, guys. All of this is so important for the homeowners to know. I'm going to add it to the Blog section so it sticks around. If you want to add anything else, please do. Thanks for saving lives!Retired and loving it.0
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Don't turn the thermostats to the lowest settings in unused spaces. The pipes will freeze during the off period. Don't use setback thermostats. Set them together for a reasonable temperature.
If you lower an inside thermostat by 20 degrees to save money, and the system was designed for zero, and can barely make it, lowering the thermostat by 20 degrees is the same as dropping the outside air temperature to -20 degrees. If it is blowing 40+ MPH, that makes the infiltration factors go way up.0 -
In the event of a power outage, do not use your outdoor grille, or generator in the garage, and, make sure fire hydrants are shoveled out. Please keep ladders, bodies, and, roof rakes away from power lines...........0
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Here's what we have. If you'd like to add to it, let me know. Thanks: https://heatinghelp.com/blog/staying-safe-when-the-weather-is-snowy?stage=StageRetired and loving it.1
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If they have not had their annual inspection and maintenance done yet, do it as soon as the service technician can get it done. Why wait until New Year's eve to do some maintenance?
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