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Boiler or Radiator Heat Not Working: Safe Checks and How to Hire a Heating Technician
Learn safe steps if your boiler or radiators are not heating, including critical safety checks and how to find a qualified heating technician.
Heating, cooling and safety
Furnaces, generators and home safety: carbon monoxide, smoke alarms and when to call a licensed pro.
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Furnace Tune-Up Before Winter: What a Checkup Covers, What You Can Do, and How to Hire an HVAC Technician
Learn what a furnace tune-up covers, what you can do to prepare for winter, and how to hire a qualified heating and cooling technician.
Heat Pump Struggling in the Cold: What Is Normal, and How to Hire an HVAC Technician
Learn what's normal for a heat pump in cold weather, how to maintain it yourself, and how to hire a qualified HVAC technician for service or replacement.
Furnace Repair or Replacement: How to Hire an HVAC Contractor and Compare Bids
Learn how to decide if you need furnace repair or replacement, what a proper installation involves, and how to hire a qualified HVAC contractor.
No Heat in Your House: Safe Checks First, and How to Hire an HVAC Technician
No heat? First, ensure safety from CO and gas leaks. Then, check your furnace filter. If issues persist, call a qualified HVAC technician.
Smoke Alarms: Where to Put Them, How to Test Them, When to Replace Them
Learn where to put smoke alarms, how to test them monthly, when to change batteries yearly, and replace the units every 10 years.
Carbon Monoxide Safety: Alarms, Furnaces and Generators
Learn where to place carbon monoxide alarms, recognize poisoning symptoms, and safely operate portable generators to protect your home and family.
